R&D Engineer II / III

Real; Connacht; On-site; EUR 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Real is seeking a Senior R&D Engineer to join our Galway team on a long-term contract. The role centers on developing a next-generation Class III medical device platform, emphasizing design iteration, design freeze execution, and verification in a fast-paced NPD setting.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of medical device product development experience, hands-on verification testing, and strong problem-solving abilities within a regulated Class III environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of medical device product development experience.
• Experience supporting products through Design Freeze and Design Verification (DV).
• Hands-on verification testing, protocol/report writing, and test method development.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis capabilities.
• Experience in a regulated Class III medical device environment.
• Ability to drive technical workstreams independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support development of a next-generation Class III medical device platform with a focus on design iteration, design freeze execution, and design verification.

Skills

Medical device development

Design Freeze

DV (Design Verification)

Test method development

Root cause analysis

Regulated Class III

Independent workstreams

Job description

A global medical device company is looking for a Senior R&D Engineer to join their team on a long-term contract basis. The purpose of the role is to support the development of a next-generation Class III medical device platform, with a strong focus on design iteration, design freeze execution, design verification (DV), test method development, and technical problem-solving within a fast-paced New Product Development environment.

Essential skills:

• 5+ years' medical device product development experience
• Proven experience supporting products through Design Freeze and Design Verification (DV)
• Hands-on verification testing, protocol/report writing, and test method development
• Strong technical troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and issue resolution experience
• Experience operating within a regulated Class III medical device environment
• Ability to drive technical workstreams independently with minimal supervision

Desirable skills:

• Bonding / adhesive development experience
• Design Controls and Risk Management
• Statistical analysis and DOE (Minitab)

The start date is for ASAP/October but they can wait for the right person. The initial contract length is for 18 months, with multiple extension options after. The role is based in Galway and will require 5 days onsite per week, once trust has been built up this can flex to 4 days. The rate is between €45 - €55 per hour depending on experience.

Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement.