R&D Electronics Manager

BD; Limerick; On-site; EUR 76,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

BD in Limerick is seeking an experienced R&D Electronics Manager to lead the MMS electronics team, drive innovation, and ensure high-quality, regulated product development for infusion platforms.

You will shape strategy, mentor engineers, oversee CAPA and audit readiness, and collaborate across functions to deliver on regulatory and corporate priorities.

This on-site role requires leadership and strong communication in a fast-paced, global medical technology environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Engineering.
• Significant experience in R&D or product development environments.
• Experience leading engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems in regulated development.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the MMS electrical and electronic engineering team.
• Provide technical mentorship across new product development and sustaining projects.
• Drive engineering standards, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Lead complex root cause investigations, failure analysis, and problem-solving activities.
• Be responsible for CAPA execution, audits, and compliance with quality assurance frameworks.
• Manage product lifecycle activities, including component obsolescence and EOL replacement strategies.
• Deliver project plans, timelines, and technical objectives aligned to business priorities.
• Coach and mentor engineering talent while fostering a high-performance culture.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Electrical engineering knowledge

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

We are the people who give possibilities purpose

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Job Description

At BD, one of the world's largest global medical technology companies, we're advancing the world of health. Through innovation, teamwork, and engineering excellence, we develop technologies that help improve patient outcomes and transform healthcare delivery worldwide.

We are seeking an experienced R&D Electronics Manager to join our Medication Management Solutions (MMS) R&D team in Limerick. In this leadership role, you will lead a dedicated team of electronic and electrical engineers responsible for the development and support of sophisticated infusion platforms that are making a real impact on patient care globally.

As the R&D Electronics Manager, you will provide both strategic and technical leadership in developing new products as well as supporting existing engineering processes. You will be responsible for driving innovation, developing engineering talent, and delivering high-quality solutions in a highly regulated environment.

Working closely with multi-functional leaders, you will play a key role in advancing BD’s infusion technology portfolio while ensuring engineering excellence and product quality throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the MMS electrical and electronic engineering team.
• Provide technical mentorship throughout new product development and sustaining engineering projects.
• Drive engineering standards, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Lead complex root cause investigations, failure analysis, and problem-solving activities.
• Be responsible for CAPA execution, audit readiness, and compliance with quality assurance frameworks.
• Manage product lifecycle activities, including component obsolescence and EOL replacement strategies.
• Deliver project plans, timelines, and technical objectives aligned to business priorities.
• Coach and mentor engineering talent while encouraging a high-performance team culture.

Qualifications & Experience Required:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, such as Electrical, Biomedical, Mechanical, Systems, Physics or Software Engineering.
• Significant experience within R&D, product development or technical engineering environments.
• Proven experience leading, coaching or managing engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems and regulated product development.
• Experience managing complex projects and multidisciplinary engineering activities.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience within a regulated industry such as Medical Devices, Automotive, Aerospace, Industrial or similar.
• Knowledge of Mechatronics Analysis and Design.
• Experience with structured design methodologies such as DFSS or equivalent.
• Experience supporting complex electronic systems throughout the full product lifecycle.

Why BD?

At BD, you'll have the opportunity to work on technologies that directly improve patient lives while developing your career within a global organisation known for innovation and engineering excellence.

Location: This position is based at BD's Limerick site, where you will be required to be on site 4 days per week; working within a collaborative and innovative R&D environment.

Join BD and help advance the world of health through innovative engineering and technology.

Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Primary Work Location

IRL Limerick - Castletroy

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Salary Range Information

€75,900.00 - €115,725.00 EUR Annual