Senior Principal Reliability Engineer – Cardiac Ablation Solutions

�� Galway, Ireland (on-site, minimum 4 days per week)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Principal Reliability Engineer to join a fast-growing team within the Cardiac Ablation Solutions business area. The team is developing next-generation medical technologies to treat patients with abnormal heart rhythms. These innovations are saving lives globally by advancing the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and enabling clinicians to deliver superior outcomes.

This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your expertise in reliability engineering while contributing to life-changing medical technology.

Key Responsibilities

Work closely with R&D to develop test methods and ensure readiness for Test Method Validation (TMV).

Validate TMVs in line with required procedures and standards.

Partner with quality core team members to deliver day-to-day project outcomes.

Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to ensure robust quality standards.

Perform systematic reliability analysis using tools such as fault tree analysis, failure trending, and forecasting to assess product and process robustness.

Apply risk management concepts in line with FDA, ISO 14971:2019, and ISO 13485:2016 requirements.

Lead strategies for test method validations, design verification, and shelf-life protocols/reports.

Skills & Experience

Level 8 Degree in Engineering (or relevant discipline) with 10+ years’ relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 8+ years’ experience.

Strong knowledge of reliability engineering tools and practices across requirements, design, integration, verification, and validation.

Background in a highly regulated industry, ideally medical devices.

Proven ability to solve complex issues in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.

Experience in a matrix organization, navigating business systems, regulations, standards, and performance requirements.

Project management knowledge is an advantage.

Demonstrated critical thinking skills with focus on improving system performance and delivering measurable business impact.

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary package

Flexible benefits

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a globally regulated industry

Training, mentorship, and career progression within a collaborative and innovative environment