Principal R&D Engineer- Galway (Hybrid)

CREGG; Galway; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CREGG is looking for an experienced Principal R&D Engineer to join our Galway-based client on a permanent basis. This role involves leading the technical architecture and development of regulated devices and wellness-based products from concept to commercialization. The ideal candidate should have over 6 years of R&D experience in industries like medical devices and possess strong knowledge of compliance and design principles. The position offers a collaborative environment with full benefits.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of R&D/NPD experience in medical device or comparable industries.
• Knowledge of engineering theories, methods, and work measurement techniques.
• Ability to mentor and coach assigned employees.

Responsibilities

• Define and author Product Requirement Documents (PRD) and Technical Specifications.
• Lead design risk analysis (DFMEA, PHA) and define verification strategies.
• Act as the technical authority managing external engineering consultants.

Skills

Technical Architecture

Product Specifications

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Material Science

Job description

CREGG seeks an experienced Principal R&D Engineer to join our Galway-based client on a permanent basis with full benefits. The successful candidate will lead the technical architecture and development of regulated device and general wellness-based products from concept through commercialization. This role owns product specifications, technical feasibility, design integrity, and external engineering coordination.

To discuss please email [e-mail] or call Gary on 086-1030418.

Responsibilities

• Technical Architecture & Product Specification Ownership
  • Define and author Product Requirement Documents (PRD), User Requirement Specifications (URS), and Technical Specifications
  • Establish system architecture for electromechanical and general wellness-based products
  • Ensure traceability between design inputs, outputs, verification plans, and risk documentation
  • Approve final product specifications prior to design freeze
• Design Control & Risk Management
  • Lead design risk analysis (DFMEA, PHA)
  • Define verification and validation strategy
  • Ensure compliance with design control requirements
  • Support regulatory submissions through technical documentation preparation
• External Engineering & Consultant Management
  • Act as our client’s technical authority in engagements with mechanical, firmware, electrical, industrial design, and testing consultants
  • Define scope of work and performance expectations
  • Review and approve drawings, firmware specifications, test reports, and technical deliverables
  • Escalate technical risks or scope deviations

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Material Science, or equivalent.
• Experience: 6+ years R&D/NPD experience in relevant industry, preferably medical device or other comparable industry (Electronics, Mechanical, Automotive, etc.)
• Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge of engineering theories, methods and work measurement techniques
• Design & Compliance: Knowledge of design principles, FMEA, project management, regulatory requirements and standards, test development
• Leadership: Ability to mentor and coach assigned employees
• Industry Experience: Experience in electromechanical devices an advantage
• Business Acumen: Demonstrated ability to balance compliance and commercial reality

For more info or a confidential discussion please email [e-mail] or call Gary on 086-1030418.