Associate R&D Engineer

Associate Research & Development Engineer (18 Month Contract) Location: Galway Reports to: R&D Project Manager Job Summary: We are is recruiting for an Associate Research and Development Engineer located in Galway Ireland. The Associate R&D Engineer is responsible for developing and delivering complex projects with significant technical challenges. Responsible for various aspects of the projects, including process development, design development, implementation of new equipment/automation and new product introduction. The responsibilities and the impact YOU will have: • Generate device concepts within the project team to address product performance criteria. • Develop test models for prototype performance evaluations. • Build and test prototypes; analyse test data and interpret to identify optimal solutions to technical challenges. • Create detailed component and finished device assembly drawings/specifications using SolidWorks. • Identify and select product materials, assembly methods and define process settings. • Contribute to the project team to deliver key objectives, meeting performance, time and cost targets. • Leverage and liaise with external vendors / resources to achieve project goals. • Write procedures, protocols, specifications, and reports. • Understand physician (user) techniques and clinical needs (disease state) and assist in developing product training materials. • Other duties as assigned or required. We would love to hear from YOU, if you have the following essential requirements: • Honours degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering or equivalent. • Approximately 12 months experience in a medical device design or manufacturing environment • Design experience with SolidWorks, prototyping, testing. • Design and technical ability based on a broad and deep knowledge of fundamental engineering principles. • Data review and statistical methods skills (Minitab). • High level of technical writing and reporting skills. • Strong work ethic, creative problem solving, capable of working on own initiative. Desirable • Results and deadline driven with an ability to handle multiple tasks and operate in a fast-paced environment. • 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. • Specific experience on Medical Devices This is what awaits YOU: This is an opportunity to work with a ground-breaking biomedical. We are passionate about our work; we play vital roles across a range of professional disciplines, and care deeply about our customers and communities. We offer: • 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. For more information & an immediate interview, hit APPLY today or send your CV to laura.byrne@cpl.ie #J-18808-Ljbffr