Senior R&D Engineer

iCare; Vantaa; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-term incentive bonus

Health care by Mehiläinen

Life insurance

Mobile phone

Exercise & cultural activities

Job summary

iCare is seeking an experienced Senior R&D Engineer to advance ophthalmic medical devices across the full product lifecycle. You will conduct research, concept evaluation, and technology assessments, then contribute to product development, market launch, and lifecycle management in a regulated environment.

The role blends hands-on prototyping, testing, and system-level thinking with collaboration across hardware, software, and clinical teams.

Job description

iCare is looking for an experienced Senior R&D Engineer to help develop the next generation of ophthalmic medical devices and technologies. In this role, you will work across the full product development lifecycle, from early-stage research, concept generation, and technology evaluation to product development, market launch, and lifecycle management. You will have an important role in turning promising ideas and research findings into reliable, commercially successful solutions that create tangible value for healthcare professionals and patients.

The position combines hands-on technical work, experimentation, prototyping, testing, and system-level thinking in a regulated medical device environment. You will collaborate with experts across multiple disciplines while having the independence to investigate complex technical questions and drive solutions forward.

Basic information

• Work model: Hybrid (2-3 days/week in office)
• Traveling: Occasional travel depending on project needs
• Preferred start: As soon as possible

Key activities & responsibilities

• Participate in the development of new ophthalmic medical devices, technologies, and product improvements.
• Drive technical investigations, feasibility studies, proof-of-concept activities, and technology evaluations.
• Design, build, and evaluate prototypes to support product development decisions.
• Contribute to system-level design and multidisciplinary product development projects.
• Support verification, validation, testing, and risk management activities.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation required in a regulated environment.
• Collaborate closely with hardware, software, mechanics, clinical, quality, regulatory, and manufacturing stakeholders.
• Identify and evaluate intellectual property opportunities and contribute to invention disclosures and patent-related activities.
• Apply data analysis and scripting tools to support development and investigation work when needed.
• Identify technical challenges early and proactively drive solutions forward.
• Support the lifecycle management and continuous improvement of products in the field, including technical investigations, product enhancements, and the resolution of field-related issues.

Who we are looking for

• An MSc or PhD in Physics, Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or another relevant technical field.
• At least 5 years of experience in product development, research and development, or technology development.
• A proven track record of contributing to the development of commercial products.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary R&D environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience in technical documentation and structured development processes.
• The ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly to different audiences.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English, Finnish is considered an advantage.

We would also welcome experience in any of the following areas:

• Experience in medical device development or another regulated industry.
• A background in physics, optics, sensing technologies, signal processing, or instrumentation.
• Programming skills for data analysis, automation, or technical investigations, for example with Python.
• Experience in prototyping and experimental product development.
• An understanding of regulatory requirements and design control processes.
• Experience in patent generation, other intellectual property activities, or research publications.
• Experience applying AI, machine learning, or advanced data analysis methods in research or product development.
• Experience working in an academic research group or industrial research organization.

To succeed in the role, you combine scientific curiosity with practical product development skills. You are proactive, self-driven, and comfortable working with uncertainty and open-ended technical challenges. You work in a structured and quality-oriented manner, collaborate effectively with others, and communicate clearly. You are also interested in understanding real-world user needs and willing to raise concerns early and contribute constructively to technical discussions.

What iCare offers you

At iCare, you will have the opportunity to develop globally recognized Finnish health technology that supports the early detection of glaucoma and helps prevent vision loss. As a global leader in tonometry, iCare offers the chance to work with advanced measurement technology used by healthcare professionals and patients in more than 90 countries.

The role provides an exceptionally broad view of product development, combining physics, measurement technology, algorithms, electronics, software, and medical device requirements. With new research projects beginning, you will be able to contribute from the early stages of technology exploration and concept development, take ownership of technically challenging areas, and influence the future development of iCare’s core technologies. You will also become part of a collaborative and international R&D organization in which product development plays a central role in the company’s strategy.

You will also have access to a comprehensive range of employee benefits:

• Short-term incentive bonus based on personal and company objectives, pro-rated from start of employment
• Occupational health care provided by Mehiläinen, including health insurance covering leisure time and hobbies; company travel insurance also covers family
• Life insurance
• Mobile phone of your choice (up to 1 000€)
• Support for personal exercise and cultural activities (up to 400 €/year)