NEUROVASCULAR MICROCATHTER R&D ENGINEER

Galaxy Therapeutics; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Galaxy Therapeutics is seeking an experienced Neurovascular Microcatheter R&D Engineer to lead the development and advancement of neurovascular microcatheter technologies from concept through manufacturing. This hands-on role involves prototyping, testing, design transfers, and close collaboration with manufacturing teams to ensure robust transfer to production.

You will mentor junior engineers, work with suppliers and external partners, and contribute to Galaxy's expanding internal R&D and

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience designing and developing neurovascular microcatheters.
• Experience with intracranial/neurovascular catheter systems preferred.
• Experience in FDA/ISO 13485-regulated environments.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and own projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of neurovascular microcatheters from concept through manufacturing.
• Develop catheter designs, components, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Perform hands-on prototyping and bench testing.
• Develop and evaluate catheter performance and dimensional characteristics.
• Work with tubing, braiding, mandrels, liners, jackets, coatings, markers, adhesives.
• Develop catheter assembly processes and manufacturing methods.
• Transition prototypes into production with manufacturing teams.
• Identify and solve design and manufacturing problems.
• Develop engineering specifications, drawings, and reports.
• Support verification and validation activities.
• Participate in design reviews and risk management.
• Collaborate with external suppliers and manufacturing partners.
• Support development of new products and enhancements.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians.

Skills

Hands-on design

Prototyping

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Independent work

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering

Job description

Galaxy Therapeutics is seeking an experienced Neurovascular Microcatheter R&D Engineer to lead the development and advancement of neurovascular microcatheter technologies.

About the Role

This is a highly hands-on product-development position for an engineer with demonstrated experience designing, developing, prototyping, testing, troubleshooting, and transferring neurovascular microcatheters and delivery systems into manufacturing. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take ownership of projects from concept through prototype development, verification, design transfer, and manufacturing implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of neurovascular microcatheters from concept through manufacturing.
• Develop catheter designs, components, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Perform hands-on prototyping and bench testing.
• Develop and evaluate catheter performance, trackability, pushability, torque response, flexibility, kink resistance, dimensional characteristics, and other relevant performance attributes.
• Work with tubing, braiding, mandrels, liners, jackets, coatings, markers, adhesives, and other catheter components.
• Develop catheter assembly processes and manufacturing methods.
• Work directly with manufacturing engineering and technicians to transition prototypes into production.
• Identify and solve design and manufacturing problems.
• Develop engineering specifications, drawings, protocols, reports, and design documentation.
• Support verification and validation activities.
• Participate in design reviews, risk management, design controls, and design-transfer activities.
• Work with external suppliers and manufacturing partners as needed.
• Support development of new neurovascular products and product enhancements.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians.
• Contribute to the development of Galaxy's internal R&D and manufacturing capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5–10 years of relevant medical-device R&D experience.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience designing and developing neurovascular microcatheters.
• Strong preference for candidates with experience with intracranial/neurovascular catheter systems.
• Strong understanding of catheter construction and manufacturing.
• Experience in an FDA/ISO 13485-regulated environment.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.

Required Skills

A hands-on catheter engineer who can design a component in the morning, build and troubleshoot a prototype in the afternoon, and work with manufacturing to solve a production problem the next day.

Preferred Skills

Only candidates with relevant medical device experience who meet the qualifications above will be considered.

Pay range and compensation package

$125,000–$135,000 annually

Equal Opportunity Statement

Galaxy Therapeutics is committed to diversity and inclusivity.