Work Flexibility: Hybrid or Onsite

Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, R&D

23 month fixed term Hybrid role based in the Innovation Centre, Carrigtwohill

Role Summary:

Join our innovative team as a Mechanical Design Engineer (R&D) to spearhead the development of a ground-breaking medical device aimed at tackling blood loss during medical procedures. This role offers the unique opportunity to collaborate with electronic and software engineers to design and develop a commercial product that will elevate the standard of care for some of the most vulnerable patients. Engage directly with caregivers, gather user feedback on prototypes, and support clinical studies to refine your designs and contribute to safer surgical outcomes. Be a part of a mission-driven project that promises to make a significant impact on healthcare.

Who we want:
As a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, R&D, you will perform a wide variety of technical work in planning, design and implementation of mechanical design for medical devices used by surgeons and healthcare surgical staff to allow them to plan and perform their procedures. This role will be a key contributor to the mechanical design of embedded medical devices supporting our quantification of blood loss research.

What you will do:
Technical Responsibilities:
• Under minimal supervision, research, design, develop, modify, and verify components/modules for medical devices
• Translate design inputs to engineering specifications and produce sub-system level designs
• Develop and analyze solutions, prototyping one or more options to provide proof of concept
• Apply fundamental and some advanced concepts, practices and procedures for problem solving
Business Responsibilities:
• Demonstrate advanced understanding of customer needs and design inputs
• Demonstrate proficiency with product’s intended use and clinical procedures
• Learn how the financial models are constructed
Med Device Compliance:
• Follow fundamental industry standards, design requirements and test strategies which apply to regulatory requirements
• Independently create or refine engineering documentation, such as the Design History file
• Follow R&D procedure like design controls and risk management, per the Quality Management System
General Responsibilities:
• Under minimal supervision, work with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing and Project Management to ensure project success
• Quickly process and assimilate procedures, policies, processes, systems, and technology required
• Work on complex problems, applying advanced experience and learnings
• Demonstrate ownership and prioritize work with minimal supervision
• Works as key member of the team, collaborating with others and solidifying relationships

Minimum Qualifications (Required):
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or BioMedical & 4+ years of work experience

Preferred Qualifications (Strongly desired):
Technical Skills:
• Working knowledge and understanding of mechanical engineering practices and design principles
• Technical ability to create engineering drawings and models, applying GD&T and CAE tools
• Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes to product design
• Ability to Communicate basic plans and technical information to team members

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, R&D

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