Senior R&D Engineer – Medical Devices & Hydrophilic Coatings

Independent Search Solutions Ltd; Connacht; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Pension

Parking

Canteen

Signing Bonus

Job summary

Independent Search Solutions Ltd is seeking a Senior R&D Engineer (Medical Device) for our Mayo region client. The role focuses on design controls, material selection and developing hydrophilic coating technologies for medical devices.

The ideal candidate has a third-level degree in relevant engineering, 5 years in R&D, and hands-on experience with materials selection and polymers. A relocation package is available for island of Ireland/UK/EU candidates.

Qualifications

• Degree in Materials/Polymer/Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering or related field.
• 5 years of commercial R&D experience; medical device experience preferred.
• Knowledge of hydrophilic coatings and related technologies is essential.
• Willingness to consider Engineer level with 2–3 years experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to NPD, Global Marketing, Engineering and Manufacturing.
• Lead or support project teams to evaluate alternative materials and technologies for products.
• Prepare technical documentation in line with regulatory and design control requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure requirements are met by proposed solutions.
• Develop protocols and test plans; manage product build, transport and storage; execute testing.
• Conduct statistical analysis and prepare detailed reports with conclusions and recommendations.
• Represent R&D on cross-functional teams throughout the New Product Commercialization process.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional teams

Innovative thinking

Analytical problem solving

Project management

Team player

Regulatory awareness

Hydrophilic coatings

Materials science

Surface chemistry

Education

Third Level Degree in Materials / Polymer Science / Mechanical / Biomedical Engineering

Job description

Independent Search Solutions Ltd is seeking a Senior R&D Engineer (Medical Device) for our Mayo region client. The role focuses on design controls, material selection and developing hydrophilic coating technologies for medical devices.

The ideal candidate has a third-level degree in relevant engineering, 5 years in R&D, and hands-on experience with materials selection and polymers. A relocation package is available for island of Ireland/UK/EU candidates.