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Microfluidics Engineer

ID
14706
Location
Dublin
Role Type
Permanent
Contact
Johanne Kennedy
Email
choices@hero.ie
Phone
+353 86 440 3725
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Microfluidics Engineer

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Senior Microfluidics Engineer – Innovative Start-Up | Dublin, Ireland

Are you ready to take your career to the next level by joining a cutting-edge start-up in the medical diagnostics industry? Our client, an exciting early-stage company working on revolutionary solutions to global health challenges, is looking for a Senior Microfluidics Engineer to join their dynamic and fast-paced team. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced engineer who is passionate about innovation, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is eager to help bring a game-changing platform technology to market.

Responsibilities:

 

  • Lead Design & Development: Take full ownership of parts, systems, and assemblies within a complex medical diagnostics device, focusing on microfluidic systems.
  • Concept Generation to Manufacturing: Develop ideas from concept through to mass production, ensuring designs meet the necessary level of refinement.
  • Prototype Development: Design and fabricate prototypes, conduct testing, and manage all related planning activities.
  • Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify risks and issues, planning mitigation strategies effectively.
  • Mentorship: Coach and mentor junior members of the engineering team, fostering growth and development.
  • Technical Data Management: Define and manage technical data such as CAD models and 2D drawings.
  • Cross-Functional Communication: Influence and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure project success.
  • Continuous Improvement: Challenge existing practices to enhance the effectiveness of design and development processes.
  • Vendor Management: Work with external vendors and partners as required to achieve project goals.

 

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Product Design, Design Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a similar discipline.
  • Around 5 years’ experience in medical devices, consumer electronics, or a technology-focused environment.
  • Microfluidic Assay Development: Direct experience with developing microfluidic assays for in vitro diagnostics.
  • Proficient in 3D CAD software, technical drawings, and simulation tools.
  • Strong knowledge of part/system design and development, and different manufacturing techniques.
  • Experience with digital and physical prototyping and hands-on workshop/lab skills.
  • Comprehensive understanding of engineering/scientific principles and structured problem-solving techniques.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative mindset.

 

Desirable:

  • Knowledge of medical device quality standards (ISO 13485, 21 CFR 820).
  • Experience in centrifugally driven micro/macrofluidics.
  • Direct experience in medical product design, development, and manufacture.

Please Note: Under its obligation under the Data Protection legislation, HERO Recruitment will not forward your details to any company without your prior approval.

For further information on this please contact Johanne Kennedy on 0864403725 / choices@hero.ie Check out all our open jobs on our HERO Recruitment website – https://www.hero.ie/

Please Note: Under its obligation under the Data Protection legislation, HERO Recruitment will not forward your details to any company without your prior approval Data can only be transferred outside of the EEA on the basis of standards contractual clauses, to a country for whom an adequacy decision has been given by the European Commission or where the express permission of the data subject has been given. You have supplied us with your personal data in the process of applying for a position. Our client company may have personnel outside of the EEA who will review your data. We will apply the appropriate criteria in respect of the data transfer depending on the location of those personnel.



 

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