Job title: R&D Engineer
Location: ATU iHub, Dublin Road, Galway


Company:
Based in GMIT my client aredevelopingsolutionsforproblemsinembolization. Embolizationisaminimallyinvasiveprocedurethatcanbeusedtotreat,forexample,internal bleedingorbenignandmalignanttumors.



Overview:
This position requires a highly motivated graduate engineer to join a start-up product development team working on a novel embolization device for the treatment of vascular conditions. The role provides hands-on exposure to design development, prototyping, and verification activities. The successful candidate will work closely with senior engineers while progressively taking ownership of testing, prototype evaluation, and engineering problem-solving tasks. The Graduate R&D Engineer will contribute to development activities including test method creation, data analysis, and technical document generation, while building an understanding of vascular anatomy and clinical application



Responsibilities:
• Support design development including CAD modelling, prototyping, and iterative design improvements
• Develop, set up, and take ownership of new test methods to evaluate device performance
• Design and build test fixtures and execute benchtop testing (including Instron and simulated-use models)
•Analyseexperimental data using statistical techniques and engineering judgement to support design decisions
• Generate clear, structured technical reportssummarisingtest methods, results, and conclusions
• Inspect, assemble, and evaluate prototype devices,identifyingopportunities for improvement
• Support design verification activities including protocol development, execution, and reporting
•Participatein planning, execution, and analysis of pre-clinical (animal) studies in collaboration with senior engineers and external partners
• Contribute to interpretation of pre-clinical data and documentation of study outcomes
•Participatein design reviews and present findings to the wider engineering team
• Contribute to risk analysis and risk management activities
• Support generation of technical documentation including design specifications, protocols, reports, and work instructions
• Workin accordance withISO 13485 and applicable regulatory requirements


Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related discipline
- Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals
- Exposure to CAD tools (e.g.SolidWorks)
- Interest in hands-on testing, prototyping, and experimental work

Does this sound like your next career move? For more info forward your application or contact me on 087 0612325 ORthomas.gallagher@lifescience.ie