Job title: Principal R&D Engineer
Location: Ballybrit, Galway
Benefits: Top salary, bonus, pension and healthcare

Company:
My client are experts in the Medical Device Technology fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology. Continuing to better their understanding of clot science, through our Neuro Thromboembolic Initiative (NTI). Strong new product pipeline and takes great pride in providing a positive work environment which respects diversity, supports wellbeing, and embraces innovation.

Job Summary:
As a Principal R&D Engineer you will be responsible for providing technical leadership in the design and development of vascular interventional devices from early stage to commercialization. Overall responsibility for technical aspects of new product development projects, including product specification generation and identification of optimal solution through design development, technical risk management and test capability development


Responsibilities:

• Cross project ownership of device design and development, working with design engineers to identify novel solutions to meet product performance.
• Provide technical leadership and take ownership of critical technical tasks in the execution of product development projects.
• Design new products, optimise product performance and refine product design to meet technical specifications and unit cost target.
• Leading and developing project engineers, identifying and implementing best practice in the design and development of catheters
• Develop test capability to evaluate product performance and safety requirements.
• Identify and support development of processes for new products.

• Liaise with key opinion leaders to develop a deep understanding of the disease state, gather user needs; and articulate throughout the team.
• Attend external meetings with key opinion leaders to present the product portfolio and gain feedback on new product development.

• Strong technical leadership capability in the development of new products, expert understanding of disease state and generates creative product solutions to address unmet needs.
• Specific experience in cardiovascular, peripheral or neurovascular implants an advantage.
• Excellent technical problem solving and analytical ability.
• Strong device design, development and technical ability is essential, based on a solid foundation of fundamental engineering principles.
• Ability to communicate clearly, accurately, and directly, both verbally and in writing, to a widely varied audience.

• Creative problem solver.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with people to achieve results.
• Highly motivated and an enthusiastic self-starter with the ability to work under own initiative and as a team player.

• An opportunity to be part of a global market leader.
• A dynamic and inspiring working environment.
• Opportunities to work on challenging projects and assignments.
• Possibilities for further personal and professional development/education.
• Excellent benefits.