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Principal R&D Engineer
- ID
- 15029
- Location
- Galway, Ireland
- Role Type
- Permanent
- Contact
- Johanne Kennedy
Principal R&D Engineer
Principal R&D Engineer – Galway, Ireland
What You’ll Do
- Lead the design, development, and troubleshooting of innovative medical devices throughout the R&D lifecycle.
- Collaborate with physicians to translate clinical needs into product requirements and design concepts.
- Drive technical innovation and provide leadership across multidisciplinary teams.
- Identify and mitigate technological risks during product development.
- Apply deep knowledge of anatomy, physiology, materials science, and engineering principles to develop effective medical device designs.
- Build strong working relationships with internal teams and external suppliers, both locally and globally.
- Take projects from early concept through to commercialization, contributing across technical, process, and product domains.
- Solve complex engineering challenges related to existing products and support ongoing portfolio enhancements.
- Contribute to the creation and protection of intellectual property.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, sharing expertise and providing direction.
- Engage with cross-site technical forums to foster knowledge sharing and community building.
- Help define and implement strategic technical goals aligned with overall business strategy.
- Design and conduct studies to address specific scientific and engineering questions in your area of expertise.
What We’re Looking For
- Level 8 degree in Engineering or a related field with a minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience, or a PhD with at least 5 years’ experience. Additional qualifications are a plus.
- A dynamic, proactive team player who thrives in cross-functional environments.
- A highly experienced engineer with a proven track record in medical device development, innovation, and technical leadership.
- Passion for engineering—driven by curiosity and a deep understanding of how things work.
- A strategic thinker and influencer who can lead major technical initiatives.
- Expertise in one or more of the following: component/system design, medical-grade materials (polymers/metals), sterilization processes, test method development, Design for Six Sigma, CAD (SolidWorks preferred), pre-clinical evaluation, clinical collaboration, anatomical and physiological knowledge, system requirements, design controls, and ISO standards for medical devices.
- Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex concepts.
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