Principal R&D Engineer

• Work on all elements of the Research & Development of novel minimally invasive devices, from concept generation through to commercialization.
• Implement cutting-edge technologies to provide the optimum design solution for products.
• Design concepts and prototypes in advance of selecting the most promising solution to take into Design Freeze.
• Develop plans and conduct testing for design verification and validation.
• Support the development of intellectual property within the company.
• Support Research and Development sustaining activities as they arise on commercial production lines.

Required skills:

• Successful completion of a bachelor’s Engineering degree
• 8+ years of related experience in engineering
• Experience working in medical devices with focus on product development
• Experience with rapid design iteration and making design recommendations
• Excellent SolidWorks skills
• Excellent aptitude for mechanical engineering design
• Strong hypothesis-driven experimental design and statistical analysis skills
• Knowledge of design requirements as per 21 CFR 820 and ISO 13485
• Experience with drafting and maintaining DHF and DMR documentation
• Ability to independently develop and adapt work plans based on vague or changing project goals
• Ability to work independently and within a diverse team of engineers, professional staff, and production staff
• Superior communication skills (verbal/written) and demonstrated leadership skills
• Strong interest in biomedical technology
• Dynamic, flexible approach to work with a results-oriented attitude
• Candidates must possess previous experience with the development of single use medical devices such as catheters, sheaths, guidewires, dilators, or balloon catheters.
• Experience with injection molding and hydrophilic coatings

Asset skills:

• Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Mechanical Engineering.
• Understanding of design for manufacture of medical devices.
• Experience with injection molding and hydrophilic coatings

For more information on this role please contact Johanne Kennedy on choices@hero.ie or 0864403725

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