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Senior R&D Engineer

Limerick
3 weeks ago
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Senior Research & Development Engineer (Vascular)

An opening for a Senior R&D Engineer has arisen within a leading Munster based Medical Device multinational. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a dynamic and progressive environment

Responsibilities

  • Design development, prototyping, test method design, design evaluation, design reviews, design specifications, design verification and validation, design protocols and reports, transfer to production activities in a timely and effective manner.

  • Product and project risk analysis and risk management.

  • Develop prototypes which are consistent with the clinical and design requirements of the project.

  • Research new therapies and design solutions to develop and complement the existing product portfolio.

  • Introduce new equipment, materials and technologies.

  • Work closely with Key Opinion Leaders (KOL’s), physicians and product managers to develop innovative medical devices to improve patient care.

  • Project lead for assigned Research & Development team/s including technical and project management leadership responsibly.

  • Mentoring, coaching and development of direct reports if required.

  • Regular communication to cross-functional teams, senior management and business unit leaders.

    Qualifications and Experience

  • Third level degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, Science, Design or similar discipline, Masters or Ph.D. level preferred but not essential.

  • 5+ years’ experience is ideal.

  • Proven Project Leadership abilities.

  • Good Project Management methodology and skills.

  • Proven track record in delivering quality results in a timely effective manner.

  • Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.

  • Good mechanical design and understanding of engineering fundamentals with extensive medical device materials knowledge.

  • Innovative/Creative Engineer.

  • Good manufacturing design and process understanding.

  • Good working knowledge of Solidworks and/or Pro Engineer CAD.

  • Good presentation skills (working knowledge of MS PowerPoint).

  • Strong technical writer.

  • Attention to detail and Quality focus.

  • Good working knowledge of medical device quality & regulatory systems and medical device directives (ISO13485 and FDA CFR 820).

  • Experience of medical device development from concept through to commercialisation.

  • Ability to effectively translate needs of clinicians and SBU into project inputs.

  • Willingness and availability to travel on company business

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