Senior R&D Engineer

Real; Galway; On-site; EUR 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A global medical device company is seeking a Senior R&D Engineer for a long-term contract in Galway, Ireland. The role centers on design iteration, design freeze execution, design verification, test method development, and problem-solving within a fast-paced New Product Development setting.

Key tasks include hands-on verification testing, protocol and report writing, root-cause analysis, and working in a regulated Class III environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting products through Design Freeze and DV.
• Hands-on verification testing, protocol/report writing, and test method development.
• Experience in a regulated Class III medical device environment.
• Ability to drive technical workstreams with minimal supervision.
• Design Controls and Risk Management and exposure to DOE/statistical methods.

Skills

Design Freeze & DV

Test method development

Root cause analysis

Design Controls and Risk Management

Statistical analysis and DOE (Minitab)

Independent workstreams

Regulated Class III medical device env

Tools

Minitab

Job description

A global medical device company is looking for a Senior R&D Engineer to join their team on a long-term contract basis. The purpose of the role is to support the development of a next-generation Class III medical device platform, with a strong focus on design iteration, design freeze execution, design verification (DV), test method development, and technical problem-solving within a fast-paced New Product Development environment.

Essential skills:

• Proven experience supporting products through Design Freeze and Design Verification (DV)
• Hands-on verification testing, protocol/report writing, and test method development
• Strong technical troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and issue resolution experience
• Experience operating within a regulated Class III medical device environment
• Ability to drive technical workstreams independently with minimal supervision
• Design Controls and Risk Management
• Statistical analysis and DOE (Minitab)

The start date is for ASAP/October but they can wait for the right person. The initial contract length is for 18 months, with multiple extension options after. The role is based in Galway and will require 5 days onsite per week, once trust has been built up this can flex to 4 days. The rate is between €45 - €55 per hour depending on experience.