R&D Process Technician

Collins McNicholas Group; Leinster; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins McNicholas Group is seeking an R&D Process Technician in Athlone, Ireland. The role collaborates with R&D, Process Engineering, Quality and Operations to develop scalable, regulated manufacturing processes and support scale‑up from concept to production.

The ideal candidate holds a technical degree in engineering and has hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment, data analysis and documentation, with excellent communication in a fast-paced startup context.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in mechanical/biomedical/manufacturing/process engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in R&D, process engineering or manufacturing.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment; medical devices preferred.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment, test systems, fixtures or tooling.
• Strong problem-solving with data analysis and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct engineering tests and experiments and prepare technical reports.
• Operate, troubleshoot, calibrate and maintain equipment and test systems.
• Support process development, qualification and validation activities.
• Investigate issues, identify root causes and implement improvements.
• Assist with transfer of new products into production.
• Maintain accurate records, SOPs and equipment documentation.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and quality standards.

Skills

Hands-on experience with manufacturing

Engineering testing experience

Data analysis

Technical documentation

Strong communication and teamwork

Education

Diploma, degree in Mechanical/Biomedical/Manufacturing/Process Engineering

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, analyse data and prepare technical reports.
• Operate, troubleshoot, calibrate and maintain manufacturing and R&D equipment, tooling and test systems.
• Support process development, optimisation, 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.