Senior Research And Development Engineer

Senior Research & Development Engineer
Location: Galway, Ireland
Duration: 18 months
Hours: 39
Imagine your next project helping to shape the future of stroke care.
At J&J MedTech Neurovascular (CERENOVUS) in Galway, we're looking for a Senior R&D Engineer to lead the development of innovative devices that improve outcomes for stroke patients.
You'll work on meaningful projects, from early-stage concept to testing and product launch, all within a collaborative and purpose-driven team.
Role and responsibilities
The role of Senior R&D Engineer I supports managing and delivering complex R&D projects with significant technical challenges.
Overall responsibility for various aspects of new development projects, including process development, design development, implementation of new equipment/automation and new product introduction.
This includes:
Develop an understanding of the disease state, gather user needs, and translate into technical specifications.
Support the management of the direct team to deliver on performance, time and cost targets.
Generate creative product solutions to address unmet needs.
Develop test models for prototype performance evaluations.
Build and test prototypes; analyse test data and interpret to identify optimal solution(s).
Create detailed component and finished device assembly drawings/specifications.
Develop and deliver project plans to performance, time and cost targets.
Leverage and liaise with external resources to achieve project goals.
Identify and manage key risks throughout the product lifecycle.
Write procedures, protocols, specifications, and reports.
Evaluate and assess physician (user) techniques and develop product training materials.
Support developing marketing materials (presentations/videos/demos).
Other duties as assigned or required.
how to succeed
Honours degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering or equivalent.
Experience in all stages of medical device design and development (including design with SolidWorks, product lifecycle data management systems, prototyping, and testing) is required.
Strong design and technical ability based on a broad and deep knowledge of fundamental engineering principles.
Proven track record in ability to work in a team to achieve results.
Data review and statistical methods skills (Minitab).
Strong work ethic, creative problem solving, capable of working on own initiative.
Excellent writing, presentation, and verbal communication skills essential
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, cardiovascular or neurovascular implants or instruments.
Benefits
This role offers a very competitive hourly rate.
This contract will run for a minimum of 18 months.
you are welcome here
Johnson & Johnson is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential.
No matter who they are.
about Cerenovus
Cerenovus is part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech and an emerging leader in neurovascular care.
Our commitment to changing the trajectory of stroke is inspired by our long heritage and dedication to helping physicians protect people from a lifetime of hardship.
At Cerenovus we offer a broad portfolio of devices used in the endovascular treatment of hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke.
Contribute to the next healthcare breakthrough with your next project at Cerenovus.
application process
We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days.
We do not accept applications via email.
The pay rate for this role will depend on how you are paid.
PAYE, Limited & Umbrella options are available.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day.
Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.
We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences.
That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential.
No matter who they are.
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