Role: R&D Engineer
Location: Parkmore, Galway (Hybrid working)


Company:
My client are a growing Medical Device company who have recently moved into a high tech new site in Parkmore. They have developed an innovative new technology to improve the performance of Vascular stents.



Role: As an R&D Engineer you will play a key role in My clients current projects and R&D team. This is a great opportunity which will allow the successful candidate to take the next step in their career while working as part of a supportive, collaborative team in the new state-of-the-art facility in Galway.

• Perform project tasks ensuring adherence to the company’s procedures which have been developed in compliance with ISO13485, the Medical Device Directives and FDA 21 CFR 820
• To provide design, development and technical input to the Company’s development projects.
• Packaging development, including design and testing required for new and existing products under development.
• Test method Development, document, training, and validation.
• Support the development of manufacturing processes using tools such as design for six sigma (DFSS) and design for manufacturing (DFM).
• Summarise in vitro test data and communicate the results to project teams leaders and functional groups. Demonstrate a working knowledge of concepts & applications in mechanical and process engineering.
• Using the principles of systematic problem solving, learn and execute analytical techniques such as DOE, Six sigma and statistics.
• Work with the QA Department in developing test, verification and validation (including design review) procedures.
• Manage and co-ordinate procedures, protocols, reports and purchases relevant to the R&D tasks assigned to you, keeping the R&D Project Manager updated.

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Engineering or local equivalent in a scientific discipline and/or appropriate experience.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise project tasks and meet deadlines.

• Minimum of one year experience working as an R&D Engineer in the medical device industry.
• Good knowledge of biomechanics and mechanical analysis & design.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.

• Competitive salary and bonus.
• Pension scheme with generous employer contributions.
• Private medical insurance for you, spouse / partner and dependents.
• Paid sick leave.
• Group life cover.
• Annual leave of 23 days plus bank holidays increasing with service.
• Active Sports and Social Committee with a schedule of events taking place during the year.
• Hybrid working.
• Flexible start and finish times.
• Opportunities for further education, training and development.