Senior R&D Engineer – Medical devices

CREGG; Munster; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

CREGG in Galway is seeking an experienced Senior R&D Engineer to lead end-to-end product design and concepts through NPI and process characterization for a growing medical device company.

You will characterise the Pump Head system elements, lead distal tip design, manage challenge testing, packaging development, and oversee external development of the Introducer with Sheath Hub at Integer. Applicants must have authority to work in Ireland.

Qualifications

• Understanding of fluid mechanics.
• Test design & interrogation and presentation of results for decisions.
• CAD/PDM.
• Experience in materials selection and joining processes.

Responsibilities

• Characterise the Pump Head system elements [balloon, valves, vent length] and establish the parameters that are most influential to maximise flow while minimising deflection of the Cup/Braid.
• Lead the design of the Distal Tip (requirements, ideation, prototyping/process dev, verification testing)
• Manage challenge testing [performance and bonds post aging, sim ster etc]. Develop test methods and review/approve.
• Lead the design and procurement of Packaging elements (tray/backing card, pouch, Carton, Shipper) of the Flow Catheter System.
• Manage the external development of the Introducer with Sheath Hub at Integer, Plymouth.

Skills

Fluid mechanics

Test design

CAD/PDM

Materials selection

Joining processes

Test development

QMS documentation

Design for thermoforming

EO sterilisation

Supply chain interaction

Tools

CAD software

PDM system

Job description

CREGG are seeking an experienced Senior R&D Engineer to join a growing medical device company in Galway.

the successful candidate will lead end to end product design and concepts through NPI and process characterisation.

Role:

• Characterise the Pump Head system elements [balloon, valves, vent length] and establish the parameters that are most influential to maximise flow while minimising deflection of the Cup/Braid.
• Lead the design of the Distal Tip (requirements, ideation, prototyping/process dev, verification testing)
• Manage challenge testing [performance and bonds post aging, sim ster etc]. Develop test methods and review/approve.
• Lead the design and procurement of Packaging elements (tray/backing card, pouch, Carton, Shipper) of the Flow Catheter System.
• Manage the external development of the Introducer with Sheath Hub at Integer, Plymouth.

Skills Required:

• Understanding of fluid mechanics.
• Test design & interrogation and presentation of results for decisions.
• CAD/PDM.
• Experience in materials selection and joining processes.
• Test design & interrogation and presentation of results for decisions.
• Test development experience.
• Documentation approval through QMS.
• CAD/PDM.
• Design for thermoforming.
• Knowledge of EO sterilisation process.
• Design for transport and usability.
• Supplier interaction and direction.
• Develop the test verification.

Please note all applicants must hold authority to work full time in Ireland and be a valid visa holder. no sponsorship available for this position.