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Research and Development Engineer
- ID
- 15304
- Location
- Galway
- Role Type
- Contract
- Contact
- Emma Griffin
Research and Development Engineer
R&D Engineer – Interventional Cardiology (Sustaining R&D)
Location: Galway
Contractor role
Onsite
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated R&D Engineer to join the Galway Interventional Cardiology Therapies (ICTx) Sustaining R&D team.
This group provides critical design and technical support to a portfolio of commercial products, ensuring safety, compliance, and manufacturing continuity across a range of minimally invasive cardiovascular devices.
Job Purpose
As part of a multidisciplinary and dynamic New Product Development (NPD) organisation specializing in coronary intervention systems, you will support the commercialization of next-generation minimally invasive medical devices used in the treatment of coronary artery disease.
Working with limited supervision, you will:
Key Responsibilities
● Apply the design change process to ensure proposed modifications are thoroughly evaluated, justified, and verified against design intent.
● Collaborate cross-functionally with project management, quality, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical, and marketing teams.
● Partner closely with manufacturing teams to reduce product costs through informed design improvements.
● Analyze market and clinical feedback, providing design insights on device performance and anatomy interaction; identify opportunities for enhancement and engage with physicians where needed.
● Interface with vendors and physicians to support project needs.
● Maintain product performance through quality investigations and robust documentation of design changes.
● Work independently to plan and schedule activities to meet project timelines.
● Troubleshoot product or process issues related to design, materials, or manufacturing processes.
● Summarize and interpret test data, preparing clear technical reports and documentation.
● Offer technical guidance within multidisciplinary and international teams.
● Lead or participate in cross-functional teams resolving design or process issues.
● Demonstrate a strong commitment to patient safety and product quality.
Qualifications
● Level 8 Degree (HETAC) in a relevant technical field: Mechanical, Polymer, Materials, or Biomedical Engineering preferred.
● Minimum 3 years’ R&D or technical experience, ideally within the healthcare or medical device sector.
● Strong interpersonal and communication skills with proven leadership capability.
● Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
● Demonstrated capability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple technical tasks simultaneously.
Location: Galway
Contractor role
Onsite
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated R&D Engineer to join the Galway Interventional Cardiology Therapies (ICTx) Sustaining R&D team.
This group provides critical design and technical support to a portfolio of commercial products, ensuring safety, compliance, and manufacturing continuity across a range of minimally invasive cardiovascular devices.
Job Purpose
As part of a multidisciplinary and dynamic New Product Development (NPD) organisation specializing in coronary intervention systems, you will support the commercialization of next-generation minimally invasive medical devices used in the treatment of coronary artery disease.
Working with limited supervision, you will:
- Compile, analyze, and report operational, test, and research data to ensure design intent is maintained throughout the product lifecycle.
- Provide essential post-launch support as a key source of product and clinical expertise.
- This role is ideal for someone who enjoys technical problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, and direct impact on patient-focused medical technologies.
Key Responsibilities
● Apply the design change process to ensure proposed modifications are thoroughly evaluated, justified, and verified against design intent.
● Collaborate cross-functionally with project management, quality, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical, and marketing teams.
● Partner closely with manufacturing teams to reduce product costs through informed design improvements.
● Analyze market and clinical feedback, providing design insights on device performance and anatomy interaction; identify opportunities for enhancement and engage with physicians where needed.
● Interface with vendors and physicians to support project needs.
● Maintain product performance through quality investigations and robust documentation of design changes.
● Work independently to plan and schedule activities to meet project timelines.
● Troubleshoot product or process issues related to design, materials, or manufacturing processes.
● Summarize and interpret test data, preparing clear technical reports and documentation.
● Offer technical guidance within multidisciplinary and international teams.
● Lead or participate in cross-functional teams resolving design or process issues.
● Demonstrate a strong commitment to patient safety and product quality.
Qualifications
● Level 8 Degree (HETAC) in a relevant technical field: Mechanical, Polymer, Materials, or Biomedical Engineering preferred.
● Minimum 3 years’ R&D or technical experience, ideally within the healthcare or medical device sector.
● Strong interpersonal and communication skills with proven leadership capability.
● Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
● Demonstrated capability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple technical tasks simultaneously.
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