R&D Engineer I

Luminatemed; Galway; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension

Company laptop

Flexible hours

Generous vacation policy

Job summary

Luminate Medical in Galway, Ireland, seeks an R&D Engineer to take a medical device from concept to manufacturing readiness. You will drive product development, review data, and manage prototypes, collaborating with Senior Engineers, RA/QA, and manufacturing to hit timelines and quality targets.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in medical device development, a NFQ Level 8 Engineering degree, and experience with injection moulding and 3D printing.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in medical device product development.
• NFQ Level 8 Engineering degree (Ireland).
• Experience in design for assembly of mid to high-volume manufacture.

Responsibilities

• Drive product development from concept to manufacture.
• Develop prototypes to manufacturing readiness using fabrication methods (vacuum forming, injection moulding, 3D printing).
• Own tasks with structured approach to product development and documentation.
• Collaborate with RA/QA to conduct risk assessments (FMEAs).
• Work with manufacturing to ensure DFA and manufacturability.

Skills

Product development

CAD modelling

Regulatory knowledge

Project delivery

Education

NFQ Level 8 Engineering degree

Tools

Creo CAD

3D printing

Injection moulding

FMEA

Job description

Shape the Future of Cancer Care at Luminate Medical

At Luminate, our mission is to make cancer care more human.

Our first two products, Lily and Lilac, are revolutionary wearable devicesdesigned toaddresshair loss andperipheral neuropathy respectively – two of the most common anddifficult side effects of cancer treatment. We have an exciting pipeline focused on building products that help cancer patients to live, not just survive.Lotus, our latest solution is a next-generation system designed to make at-home cancer care more accessible and efficient for both patients and clinics.

We’re looking for an R&D Engineer to be a key contributor to our latest device, bringing the device from proof of concept phase through to a clinical trial - ready product. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a multi-award-winning team and play a decisive part in the development and production of life changing devices. Above all, you will need to enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, be passionate about working with people, and thrive in taking responsibility for delivering projects on-time to make a real-world patient impact.

Working at Luminate Medical

• This is a key early hire at a rapidly growing company. You will have an opportunity to shape the development of multiple high-impact patient-facing products and gain first-hand insights into the growth of a start-up.

• We offer a highly competitive salary comparable with multinational medical device companies, a flexible benefits package (including health insurance and pension), alongside a company laptop, headphones and camera.

• We believe in quality of life in our products and for our people, and offer flexible working hours, and a generous vacation policy.

What You Will Do:

Become a technical contributor within the R&D group to drive patient-focused cancer care products from idea to manufacture, including:

Drive product development from concept to manufacture by:

• Contributing to technical reviews, interpreting experimental data, and brainstorming sessions.

• Developing concepts from early prototypes to manufacturing readiness using techniques such as vacuum forming, injection moulding, dip moulding, heat sealing, laser cutting, and 3D printing.

• Owning tasks and deliverables with a structured, methodical approach to product development.

• Evaluating and sourcing materials, components, and suppliers to ensure optimal design and manufacturability.

• Communicating design decisions effectively, interpreting research literature and test results to refine and improve designs.

• Creating and maintaining design documentation, including drawings, specifications, technical reports and requirements documentation.

• Collaborating with design assurance to conduct risk assessments through FMEAs.

• Working with manufacturing engineers to ensure DFA throughout design.

Testing, Analysis, and Development of Novel Medical Devices

• Building prototypes to validate design concepts.

• Developing test methods for feasibility and verification of designs requirements.

Take responsibility for the delivery of project goals in a timely fashion by:

• Taking personal responsibility for critical and complex technical tasks.

• Working closely with the Senior Engineers, Project Manager and RA/QA team to maintain agreed timelines and ensure quality standards are maintained.

Personal Attributes – The Ideal Candidate Is:

• Creative: A creative problem solver who is enthusiastic about new ideas.

• Open: A proactive team player who seeks to help develop your teammates. You are willing to adopt, engage with and shape company culture in a positive manner. You can give and receive candid feedback in a constructive and positive manner.

• Communicative: Proficient in written and verbal communication and collaboration skills. You are able to share ideas and support exploration of other ideas.

• Self-Driven: You have a sense of urgency in your work and thrive when taking responsibility for tasks.

• Organised: You can prioritise your list of tasks with input from more senior colleagues and ensure actions are completed on time.

Experience Requirements – The Ideal Candidate Must Have:

• 2-5 years of experience in product development (preferably in a medical device environment).
• Minimum Level 8 degree in Engineering, as per the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) Ireland, is required.
• Experience in design for assembly of mid to high-volume manufacture of medical devices and/or consumer products.
• CAD modelling of complex geometries and assemblies for consumer devices.
• Knowledge of a variety of manufacturing processes, including injection moulding and rapid prototyping (3D printing).
• Experience with creating documentation contributing to Medical Device Design History File such as Risk Management, Design Inputs, Test Method Design, and experience writing formal testing protocols and test reports.
• Experience of working toward medical device regulatory requirements and applicable standards, in particular FDA guidance, MDR guidance, ISO 13485 and IEC 60601.
• An ability to demonstrate a methodological and planned approach to product development.

Experience Advantages – It Would be Advantageous to Have:

• Previous experience working on the design of a new product that received medical device regulatory approval.

• CAD surfacing experience and drafting 2D drawing specifications with CREO.

• Experience designing wearable electromechanical products.

Don’t have all of these requirements?

Some people are less likely to apply for a role unless they are 100% qualified. Your experience, skills and passion will set you apart – tell us what you have learned and achieved, whether personal or work-related! With the right mindset, many of the skills above can be learned on the job. If this role excites you, don’t let the description hold you back!