Senior Electronics R&D Engineer — Medical Devices

IE5 COV - Nellcor Puritan Bennett IRL; Galway; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic in Ireland is seeking a Senior Electronics R&D Engineer to support prototype hardware development, laboratory testing, troubleshooting, and equipment maintenance. You will assemble PCBA prototypes, build wire harnesses, and help with design verification in a fast-paced R&D environment.

The role requires hands-on experience with fine-pitch components, PCBA assembly, and debugging across engineering and production teams, along with strong attention to detail and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electronic/Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Hands-on experience with fine-pitch SMD and through-hole PCBA assembly, soldering, inspection, modification, and rework.
• Experience building wire assemblies, cables, connectors, interface boards, and test fixtures.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, PCBA drawings, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, BOMs, and test procedures.
• Practical experience using electronic lab equipment for prototype bring-up, hardware testing, and debug.
• Electro-mechanical troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and repair of lab or production equipment.
• Knowledge of ESD controls, 6S, documentation, and CE-marked equipment procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, inspect, modify, and rework prototype PCBA with fine components.
• Perform precision soldering and PCBA repair under magnification.
• Build and modify wire harnesses, cables, and test fixtures per drawings.
• Prepare prototypes for testing and support hardware bring-up and verification.
• Set up lab equipment including scopes, DMMs, power supplies, and data acquisition.
• Run approved test procedures and communicate results to engineers.
• Maintain and troubleshoot test systems, fixtures, and equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and electro-mechanical repairs.
• Assist automated testing via Python/LabVIEW or instrument-control software.
• Coordinate calibration and maintenance to within calibration limits.
• Collaborate with Engineering/Production to diagnose faults and implement fixes.
• Keep tools, consumables, and workspaces compliant with 6S and safety rules.
• Assist in medical-device verification per IEC60601 guidance under direction.
• Engage in design and analysis work as directed.

Skills

Electronic engineering

Electrical engineering

SMD/through-hole PCBA

Soldering

Hardware testing

Schematic interpretation

PCB assembly drawings

Lab equipment

ESD controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering

Tools

PCB CAD Tools

Automated test equipment

Instrumentation-control software

Job description

Medtronic in Ireland is seeking a Senior Electronics R&D Engineer to support prototype hardware development, laboratory testing, troubleshooting, and equipment maintenance. You will assemble PCBA prototypes, build wire harnesses, and help with design verification in a fast-paced R&D environment.

The role requires hands-on experience with fine-pitch components, PCBA assembly, and debugging across engineering and production teams, along with strong attention to detail and safety.