R&D Tech Lead/Staff Engineer

BD; Limerick; On-site; EUR 73,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology company based in Ireland is seeking an R&D Tech Lead / Staff Engineer to drive innovation in the development of medical products. This role combines technical leadership and regulatory compliance, overseeing cross-functional teams throughout the product lifecycle. The ideal candidate has a strong engineering background, experience in technical project leadership, and is proficient in relevant tools. This position prioritizes on-site collaboration and offers a competitive salary between €73,500 and €125,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading technical project teams through the product lifecycle.
• Strong ability to lead large teams and communicate effectively.
• Experience in writing SOPs and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead system-level design and development for new and existing medical products.
• Define product architectures and translate stakeholder inputs into requirements.
• Oversee system integration and testing activities.

Skills

Technical project leadership

Communication of technical deliverables

Proficiency in Microsoft Project

Experience in cross-functional product development

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

DOORS

SolidWorks

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated R&D Tech Lead / Staff Engineer to join our team developing innovative medical products and technologies. This role combines technical leadership, systems engineering, and regulatory compliance responsibilities, guiding cross-functional teams through the full product lifecycle—from concept development to commercialization and post-market support.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping product architecture, defining system and sub-system requirements, ensuring traceability and documentation for regulatory submissions, and mentoring team members. This is a unique opportunity to influence the development of life-changing healthcare solutions in a regulated and fast-paced environment.

About the Company and Unit

We are the makers of possible. BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies. Our Peripheral Intervention (PI) business unit offers a comprehensive range of medical products, devices, and services for the treatment of peripheral arterial and venous disease, cancer detection, and end-stage renal disease, as well as maintenance.

To find purpose in the possibilities, we seek people who can see the bigger picture and understand the human story that underpins everything we do.

Role Overview

The R&D Tech Lead / Staff Engineer drives innovation and excellence in developing cutting-edge medical products and technologies. This position blends technical expertise with leadership and systems engineering, guiding cross-functional teams through the product lifecycle from concept to post-market support. The role requires strong regulatory understanding to ensure documentation and traceability for submissions. The Tech Lead shapes product architecture, defines system and sub-system requirements, and delivers safe, effective healthcare solutions. The role also serves as a mentor and technical authority to foster growth, collaboration, and a culture of continuous improvement.

Main Responsibilities

• System Design & Development: Lead system-level design and development for new and existing medical products, ensuring alignment with stakeholder needs.
• Requirements & Architecture: Define product architectures and translate stakeholder inputs into clear, traceable system requirements.
• Integration & Testing: Oversee system integration and testing activities, supporting verification and validation across hardware, software, UX, and systems.
• Technical Leadership: Provide mentorship and technical guidance to cross-functional teams, promoting engineering excellence.
• Documentation & Tools: Own and maintain design control documentation, SOPs, and requirements using tools like DOORS and Modern Requirements.
• Lead configuration/change control processes (e.g., CCB, CIT) and identify opportunities for development optimisation.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with ISO 13485, ISO 14971, FDA QSR, and support FDA submissions through collaboration with quality and regulatory teams.
• Risk Management: Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies, contributing to activities like dFMEA and hazard analysis.
• Multi-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Marketing to ensure smooth project execution and post-market support.
• Project Execution & Tools Development: Develop project plans, technical documents, and Excel-based toolsets to streamline workflows and support design control processes.

About You

• Proven experience in leading technical project teams (HW, SW, UX, Systems) through the product lifecycle and phase-gate approach.
• Strong ability to lead large teams and communicate technical deliverables effectively.
• Experience in writing SOPs, guidance, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, especially in writing macros.
• Experience in cross-functional product development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience as a senior/lead engineer in product development.
• Creative problem solver with the ability to resolve conflicting requirements and technical risks.
• Practical experience in configuration management and change control processes.
• Familiarity with tools like DOORS, Modern Requirements, SolidWorks, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Minitab.

Click on apply if this sounds like you!

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration and typically require a minimum of 4 days in the office per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations. Remote or field-based roles will have different arrangements, which will be indicated in the job posting.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally-protected characteristics.

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Salary Information

Salary Range Information: €73,500.00 - €125,000.00 EUR Annual