Senior R&D Engineer
As a Senior R&D Engineer, you will be tasked with supporting a team in the technical development of new products through early stage investigation/research and/or translation of that into commercial medical devices.
The role includes the following responsibilities and skill sets:
Identify and assess opportunities for device, technology & process development
Work from basic clinical need through opportunity assessment and device concept to prototype
Effectively represent the company while interacting with physicians to distil their needs into product requirements and concepts
Participate in technical innovation across the department
Identify and mitigate technological risks throughout the design process
Apply understanding of anatomy & physiology with engineering knowledge in materials and processes to come up with working designs
Interface effectively and build relationships with team members, other staff and key technology and component suppliers, both locally and globally
May be required to progress a project from concept phase into commercialization phase and play a key role on the product /process /engineering /leadership fronts
Contribute to resolution technical challenges with existing designs and support portfolio sustaining activities
Contribute to generation of intellectual property
Delegate/direct work of experienced engineers
Provide coaching/guidance to less experienced team members
KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
We are looking for a qualified person to Bachelor/Master’s Degree level 8 in Mechanical, Biomedical or related engineering discipline and desirably with 5 years relevant experience.
You are a dynamic team player and can work effectively and proactively on cross-functional teams.
You are experienced interfacing with physicians and reducing feedback to device concepts.
You are familiar with problem solving techniques and methodologies with broad biomedical materials and processing knowledge.
You collaborate across organizational boundaries and take appropriate actions when problems occur.
High level of enthusiasm and motivation, and the ability to take input from others are desirable.
You are a good communicator and fluent in English, both in writing and speaking.
Any applicant must have a current work permit or visa for Ireland in order to apply- (Stamp 4 visa or EU passport).
