R&D Process Technician

Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group; Athlone; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking a hands-on R&D Process Technician to join a growing medical device manufacturing start-up in Ireland. You will work with R&D, Process Engineering, Quality and Operations to develop processes, test equipment, troubleshoot and scale production for reliable, repeatable manufacturing under regulatory controls.

The role emphasizes process development, equipment qualification, data analysis and documentation in a fast-paced start-up setting with strong collaboration across

Qualifications

• 2+ years in R&D or process engineering, manufacturing or equipment engineering.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing; medical device context preferred.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment, test systems or tooling.
• Familiar with SOPs, controlled docs and quality mgmt systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tests and experiments, analyze data, and prepare technical reports.
• Operate, troubleshoot and maintain manufacturing and R&D equipment and test systems.
• Support process development, equipment qualification and process validation.
• Investigate issues, identify root causes and implement improvements to quality and efficiency.
• Assist with transfer of new products into production and scale-up activities.
• Maintain accurate technical records, SOPs and equipment documentation.

Skills

R&D process development

Equipment testing

Data analysis

Technical documentation

Teamwork & communication

Education

Engineering degree or Diploma

Job description

R&D Process Technician

Department: Manufacturing / R&D

Reporting to: Head of Operations

Location: Athlone, Ireland

We are seeking a hands-on R&D Process Technician to join our client's growing medical device manufacturing start-up in Ireland. Working closely with R&D, Process Engineering, Quality and Operations, you will support process development, equipment testing, troubleshooting and manufacturing scale-up, helping transform new product concepts into reliable, repeatable and scalable manufacturing processes within a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct engineering tests and experiments, analyze data and prepare technical reports.
• Operate, troubleshoot, calibrate and maintain manufacturing and R&D equipment, tooling and test systems.
• Support process development, optimization, equipment qualification and process validation.
• Investigate technical issues, identify root causes and implement improvements to product quality, process reliability and manufacturing efficiency.
• Assist with the introduction of new equipment, tooling and manufacturing methods, including the transfer of new products into production.
• Maintain accurate technical records, SOPs, work instructions and equipment documentation in line with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all activities comply with health and safety requirements and established quality standards.

Requirements:

• Diploma, degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Biomedical, Manufacturing or Process Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in R&D, process engineering, manufacturing or equipment engineering.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment; medical device experience is highly desirable.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment, test systems, fixtures or tooling.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills, with experience in engineering testing, data analysis and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with SOPs, controlled documentation and quality management systems.
• An understanding of process development, equipment qualification and process validation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work independently and adapt to a fast-paced start-up environment.

This is an opportunity to play a hands-on role in developing manufacturing capabilities within a growing medical device business, contributing directly to product development, process improvement and manufacturing scale-up.