R&D Engineer

• Location: Galway
• Contractor Role

We are seeking a skilled Research and Development Engineer with a strong focus on data analytics and statistics to join our team. This position primarily involves desk-based work with a key emphasis on supporting laboratory teams, conducting data analysis, problem-solving, and contributing to the development of a new balloon on a catheter.

Some of the Key Responsibilities:

• You will work collaboratively with manufacturing to ensure alignment between print requirements and process validations.
• Demonstrate design control knowledge through generation of high quality deliverables.
• You will maintain product performance through Quality Investigations and ensuring rigorous support for design changes.
• Perform troubleshooting on products/process problems as related to design, material or process.

Your Background:

• Primary Degree in Biomedical Engineering. Min. FETAC level 8.
• Proven ability to work within a regulated industry environment and with a track record of accomplishments.
• Experience in a post-commercial R&D role is essential (1 year +).
• Experience with post-commercial product support is an advantage.
• Experience with PTA Balloons and/or Self-Expanding Stents is an advantage.
• Familiarity with requirements and procedures that govern medical device Design Control, Risk Management and Post Market Surveillance. Knowledge of EU MDR is an advantage.
• Self-Starter with the ability to work independently to plan, schedule and execute activities necessary to meet project timelines to schedule.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with good leadership abilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

For more information on this role please contact Emma Griffin on 086 0334325/quality@hero.ie

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