Senior R&D Engineer – Medical Device (DV & Design Freeze)

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

Job summary

Real is seeking a Senior R&D Engineer for Galway on a long-term contract to help develop a next-generation Class III medical device platform. The role emphasizes design iteration, design freeze execution, DV, test method development, and strong problem-solving in a fast-paced NPD setting.

Start ASAP or in October; initial 18-month term with possible extensions. The role is based in Galway with 5 days onsite per week, potentially reduced to 4 days after trust is built.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Design Freeze support

Design Verification (DV)

Verification testing

Troubleshooting Root Cause

Regulated Class III environment

Independent workstreams

Design Controls & Risk Mgmt

Job description

Real is seeking a Senior R&D Engineer for Galway on a long-term contract to help develop a next-generation Class III medical device platform. The role emphasizes design iteration, design freeze execution, DV, test method development, and strong problem-solving in a fast-paced NPD setting.

Start ASAP or in October; initial 18-month term with possible extensions. The role is based in Galway with 5 days onsite per week, potentially reduced to 4 days after trust is built.