Research and Development Engineer

Leitrim
​Permanent
Research & Development Engineer

  • You will contribute to developing products for use in medical procedures as defined / required by the business needs of the company.  
  • You will be responsible for establishing the most effective, reliable and cost-effective processing methods for manufacturing operation.  
  • You will provide technical support to product and process development and on field related activities such as clinical programs and complaint investigations. 
  • You will be leading multidiscipline teams in planning and implementing the introduction of new products, in line with marketing plans and undertaking specific projects as designated in support of the business activities.
  • You will support the introduction / implementation of product / process / materials changes to the manufacturing operation.  
  • You will participate in sourcing, testing and approving materials.  
  • You will effectively represent the team externally with our customers.  
  • You will document design / development / test activities as required in Engineering Laboratory notebooks. 
  • You will design, develop, analyse, troubleshoot and provide technical skills during research and / or product development. 
  • You will design studies to investigate specific life science questions within field of expertise. 
  • You may be involved in product research and development and / or clinical trials. 
  • You will translate research discoveries into usable and marketable products. 

KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE  
  • Level 8 Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering with minimum 3 years relevant direct engineering experience.
  • Medical device technology experience, ideally in interventional vascular devices would be advantageous. 
  • We are looking for individuals with experience in biomedical materials, processing knowledge and medical device design procedures. We are looking for individuals with a proven track record in innovative design, product development and manufacturing.  
  • We are looking for a dynamic team player who can work effectively and proactively on cross-functional teams.  ​
  • We are looking for strong interpersonal, leadership and team skills.  
  • We are looking for a good communicator and fluency in English, both in writing and speaking.