Staff Medical Device Engineer

LUMA Vision Ltd.; Galway; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cutting-edge imaging

International team

Flexible working environment

On-site Galway

Job summary

LUMA Vision in Galway is seeking a Staff Medical Device Engineer to join a fast-moving startup team. You will design and develop mechanical components for advanced imaging catheter platforms and support R&D/NPI activities on site four days a week.

The role requires 7+ years in the Medical Device field, deep mechanical principles, and experience with catheter-based systems and electro-mechanical assemblies. You will work in cross-functional teams and contribute to design control and regulatory

Qualifications

• 7+ years of engineering experience in the Medical Device industry.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles to inform designs.
• Knowledge of catheter-based mechanical systems for torque transmission.
• Experience with electro-mechanical catheter systems and connection methods.

Responsibilities

• Support R&D/NPI activities at contract manufacturing site, on site 4 days a week.
• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for imaging catheter platforms.
• Develop test methods, measurement systems, fixtures and reports for evaluating product functionality.
• Generate design specifications based on solid engineering principles to meet requirements.
• Ensure design for manufacturability, capacity planning and product cost impacts are considered.

Skills

Medical device engineering

Catheter-based systems

Design for Manufacturability

CAD modelling

Education

BEng in Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD

2D drawings

Rotary encoders

Job description

Staff Medical Device Engineer

WHO ARE WE?

LUMA Vision is a start-up based in Dublin (Ireland) and Munich (Germany) developing cutting-edge innovative imaging technologies to significantly advance healthcare and solve truly global unmet clinical needs. With creativity, passion and focus, we apply our best-in-class engineering and design knowhow to create new hardware, software and data science technologies. To support our hardware development, we are looking for a Staff Medical Device Engineer to join our growing team based inGalway.

YOUR ROLE WILL BE

• Support R&D/NPI activities at our contract manufacturing site, on site 4 days a week.
• Design and develop mechanical components, sub-assemblies and large assemblies for advanced imaging catheter platforms.
• Develop test methods, measurement systems, fixtures, protocols and reports for evaluating product functionality.
• Generate design specifications based on solid engineering principles to meet the functional requirements of any design.
• Ensure Design for Manufacturability, capacity planning and product cost impacts are considered in all decision‑making such that designs can be scaled seamlessly into manufacturing at the required product cost.
• Root cause and remedy technical issues.
• Support a smooth transition of new products into manufacturing through development and implementation of manufacturing capabilities using structured Process Development DOEs/Window studies along with LEAN principles and tools including but not limited to Value Stream Mapping, Poka-Yoke, Standard Work, Bottleneck Analysis and Line Balancing
• Identify and support vendors in component manufacturing.
• Contribute to cross‑functional teams.
• Follow design control processes while generating regulated documentation including Design & Process Validations documentation.
• Understand the company's quality policy and quality system requirements applicable to tasks.
• Exhibit a great attitude as a team player who excels in a demanding start‑up environment.

WHAT YOU OFFER

• 7+ years of engineering experience within the Medical Device industry.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering theory using first principles to inform designs and design decisions
• Knowledge of catheter‑based mechanical systems for torque transmission such as HHS tubing/Laser cut hypotubes
• Experience with complex electro‑mechanical catheter systems and connection methods Experience with rotary encoders

• BE/BEng degree in Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering or similar, post‑graduate is a plus.
• Proficient with 3-D CAD and 2D drawing preparation.
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Hands‑on multi‑tasker with problem‑solving skills and great attention to detail
• Ability to work in cross‑functional teams that span global operations
• Strong work ethic with a team‑oriented mindset
• The ability to travel up to 25% annually within Europe as well as internationally.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Working on cutting edge imaging systems to the direct benefit of patients and improving healthcare.
• Becoming part of a dynamic, multi‑national team of highly skilled individuals with a very strong focus on team culture and individual development.
• A learning environment where you can extend and build upon your skills and interests.
• Flexible working environment and an international culture as well as offices in Germany and Ireland.

LUMA Vision is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of ethnicity, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.