Senior Engineer

HireHive; Galway; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ICMS Medical Devices designs, prototypes, and manufactures catheter-based medical devices. We seek a Senior Engineer to provide technical leadership across customer projects, from prototype runs to larger development programmes, ensuring quality, regulatory, and customer requirements are met.

You will guide concepts through development, testing, validation, and process implementation, while contributing to continuous improvement and wider business goals in a collaborative, fast-paced SME

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Proven technical capability within an engineering environment.
• Ability to understand and communicate catheter technology effectively with customers and internal teams.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Team-oriented with flexibility and delivery focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of customer projects from prototype to development programmes.
• Develop engineering solutions meeting customer and project requirements.
• Contribute to design verification, validation, and process validation.
• Prepare protocols, conduct testing, and generate high-quality technical reports.
• Develop manufacturing processes to meet design specs and support production.

Skills

Engineering degree

Technical leadership

Catheter technology

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Purpose

At IC**S** Medical Devices, we design, prototype, and manufacture innovative catheter-based medical device technologies.

As a Senior Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across customer projects, from one-off prototype runs to larger development programmes. Working closely with customers and cross-functional teams, you will develop and deliver engineering solutions that meet quality, regulatory, and customer requirements. This role supports projects from concept through validation and process implementation, while contributing to continuous improvement and wider business goals.

Guided by our values of Innovation, Integrity, and Dedication, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality technical outcomes and building strong customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Innovation

• Lead the technical delivery of customer projects, from one-off prototype runs to larger development programmes

• Develop practical engineering solutions that meet customer and project requirements

• Contribute technical input from concept through development, testing, validation, and process implementation

• Draw on the most appropriate expertise and experience available across ICD Medical Devices to support technical solutions

• Develop test strategies and methods to support design verification, validation, and process validation

• Prepare protocols, conduct testing, and complete technical reports to a high standard

• Develop and implement manufacturing processes capable of meeting design specifications and supporting efficient production

• Identify opportunities to improve products, processes, and engineering practices

Integrity

• Ensure all work is completed in line with the ICMS Medical Devices quality system and relevant regulatory requirements

• Maintain a strong focus on quality across products, technical work, documentation, and communication

• Take ownership of your technical workstreams and deliver them to a high standard

• Act as a trusted technical point of contact for customers, providing clear, accurate, and timely communication

• Support the implementation of procedures, training, and workflows that strengthen consistency and compliance

• Work safely, efficiently, and responsibly at all times

Dedication

• Work closely with the assigned Project Manager to support successful project delivery

• Build strong working relationships with customers and internal teams to support effective delivery of project goals

• Demonstrate commitment to customer expectations through responsiveness, professionalism, and consistent follow-through

• Contribute positively to team performance and wider business objectives

• Show flexibility in supporting project needs and changing business priorities

• Take a practical, hands-on approach and contribute wherever needed across the business

• Support continuous improvement by sharing knowledge and helping strengthen team performance

• Be willing to support both day-to-day business needs and larger strategic projects as required

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience

• Proven technical capability within an engineering environment

• Ability to understand and communicate catheter technology effectively with both customers and internal teams

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to engage effectively with colleagues, customers, and cross-functional teams

• Team-oriented approach with flexibility, responsiveness, and a strong focus on delivery

Nice to Have

• Experience in catheter assembly technologies

• SolidWorks proficiency

• Advanced degree in Engineering

• Experience working in an SME or start-up environment

Key Behaviours

• Brings an innovative mindset to problem-solving and technical development

• Acts with integrity, professionalism, and accountability in all areas of work

• Demonstrates dedication through reliability, responsiveness, and commitment to delivery

• Reliable, with strong timekeeping and attendance

• Quality-focused in work, communication, and customer support

• Adaptable, practical, and willing to contribute wherever needed