Senior Research And Development Engineer

Barrington James; Shannon; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrington James is recruiting a Senior Research & Development Engineer in Shannon, Ireland, to lead and contribute to the development, testing and scientific investigation of innovative medical products and technologies.

The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering or scientific background, hands-on product development experience in regulated environments, and the ability to work independently or within a multidisciplinary team to drive designs from concept through verification,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Biomedical or Materials Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of R&D experience in medical devices or implantable technologies.
• Knowledge of design controls, risk management and V&V processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D and product development projects with internal and external partners.
• Ensure designs meet clinical, usability, performance, quality, and manufacturability requirements.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, deliverables and risk assessments.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and resources.
• Prepare and maintain design documentation per procedures and design controls.
• Support regulatory submissions including 510(k), Technical Documentation, and Design Dossiers.
• Develop inputs/outputs, specs and risk management documentation per ISO 14971.
• Define and execute verification and validation strategies (bench testing, in vivo studies).
• Develop test methods per ISO, ASTM and internal standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Hands-on engineering

Strong communication

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Materials Engineering

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Research & Development Engineer to lead and contribute to the development, testing, and scientific investigation of innovative products and technologies.

The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering or scientific background, excellent attention to detail, and proven experience in product development within a regulated environment. You should be comfortable working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, with a practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead R&D and product development projects, including collaborative projects with external partners.
• Ensure designs meet clinical, usability, performance, quality, and manufacturability requirements.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate cross-functional project teams and resources.
• Prepare and maintain design documentation in line with applicable procedures and design controls.
• Support regulatory submissions, including 510(k), Technical Documentation, and Design Dossiers.
• Develop design inputs, outputs, specifications, and risk management documentation in accordance with ISO 14971.
• Define and execute verification and validation strategies, including bench testing, in vivo studies, and performance evaluations.
• Develop test methods and protocols in accordance with relevant ISO, ASTM, and internal standards.
• Work with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to support DFM and design transfer.
• Research emerging technologies and competitor products to support future innovation.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical capability development.
• Support intellectual property, budgeting, grant applications, and other programme activities as required.
• Keep up to date with developments in relevant scientific and technical fields through literature, professional networks, and scientific conferences.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of R&D experience, preferably within medical devices or implantable technologies.
• Strong knowledge of design controls, risk management, and V&V processes.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical testing, materials, and/or device-level performance testing.
• Experience working within a regulated product development environment.
• Strong project management, communication, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.

Experience in medical devices, implantable technologies, biomaterials, bone regeneration, or related fields would be highly advantageous.