R&D Engineer I

Hollister; The Municipal District of Nenagh; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare product manufacturer in Ireland is looking for an R&D Engineer to assist in the design and development of innovative medical devices. The ideal candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, bringing 1-2 years of experience in the medical device industry and a strong educational background in engineering. Responsibilities include prototype development, testing, and problem-solving to enhance product functionality. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and requires fluency in English.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in the medical device industry preferred.
• Fluency in English is required.

Responsibilities

• Working on well-defined tasks and projects with guidance from senior staff.
• Supporting design and development process.
• Conducting hands-on testing to evaluate functionality and durability.
• Problem-solving activities such as Root Cause Analysis and Design of Experiments.

Skills

Excellent PC skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Education

Level 8 Degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering

Tools

CAD Software

Solidworks

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Location: Ballina
Department: Research & Development

The R&D Engineer will play a key role in the design, development, and testing of medical devices and systems. Focus will be on learning, developing technical skills, and applying knowledge. Collaboration across multiple functions will be necessary to create innovative solutions, from the concept phase through product commercialization. The candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team and other R&D Engineers to solve complex problems while keeping the end user’s needs at the forefront. The engineer will receive formal/informal training in the following: concept development, mechanical design, test method development and implementation, process definition and qualification.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Working on well-defined tasks and projects with guidance from senior engineers or managers
• Supporting the design and development process
• Supporting the design and development of products, prototype development, design, test method development, design verification/validation
• Application of both new and existing technologies, materials, and processes to deliver a product.
• Production Services: Supporting Hollister specific manufacturing technologies.
• Developing and designing concepts, components, and systems using CAD Software (and/or Solidworks)
• Developing prototypes and conduct hands-on testing to evaluate functionality and durability
• Problem-solving activities such as Root Cause Analysis, Design of Experiments (DOEs), and use of other problem-solving tools
• Report writing and presenting
• Other related tasks depending on project assignment and priorities
• May involve some international travel to vendors or other Hollister sites

Work Experience Requirements:

1-2 years' experience in the medical device industry preferred (this may include work placement)

Educational Requirements:

Level 8 Degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering

Specialized Skills/Technical Knowledge:

• Excellent PC skills, in particular MS Office
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and respond to changing priorities

Local Specifications:

Fluency in English

About Hollister Incorporated
Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures and markets healthcare products worldwide. The company spearheads the advancement of innovative products for ostomy care, continence care and critical care, and also creates educational support materials for patients and healthcare professionals. Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, Hollister has manufacturing and distribution centers on three continents and sells in nearly 80 countries. Hollister is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Firm of John Dickinson Schneider, Inc., and is guided both by its Mission to make life more rewarding and dignified for people who use our products and services, as well as its Vision to grow and prosper as an independent, employee-owned company, and in the process, to become better human beings.

EOE Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.