R&D Tech Lead

3 days ago


Limerick, Limerick, Ireland Cpl Full time
Overview

We're hiring an experienced R&D Tech Lead / Staff Engineer to join a leading medical device company in Limerick. This role is central to the design, development, and commercialisation of life-changing healthcare technologies.

You'll lead cross-functional engineering teams (HW, SW, UX, Systems) through the full product lifecycle—from concept to post-market support. The focus is on systems design, regulatory compliance, and technical leadership.

Key Responsibilities
  • Drive system-level design for new and existing products
  • Translate stakeholder needs into clear, traceable system requirements
  • Lead integration and testing activities across disciplines
  • Provide mentorship and technical direction across engineering functions
  • Maintain and develop design control documentation, SOPs, and requirements using tools such as DOORS or Modern Requirements
  • Lead change control and configuration management processes (e.g. CCB, CIT)
  • Support regulatory submissions (FDA, ISO 13485, ISO 14971) in partnership with Quality and Regulatory teams
  • Conduct risk assessments including dFMEA and hazard analysis
  • Collaborate closely with Quality, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Regulatory to ensure smooth development and launch
  • Develop Excel-based tools and workflows to support efficient documentation and project tracking
What We're Looking For
  • 5+ years in product development, ideally in medical devices
  • Strong background in systems engineering
  • Proven track record of leading technical teams through phase-gate processes
  • Skilled in writing SOPs, guidance docs, and technical documentation
  • Experience in regulatory environments (ISO 13485, FDA QSR, ISO 14971)
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (incl. macros) and Microsoft Project
  • Familiarity with tools such as DOORS, SolidWorks, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Minitab
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
Nice to Have
  • Bachelor's or Master's in Systems Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related
  • Experience in configuration/change control systems
  • Background working with complex multi-disciplinary systems
Why Apply?
  • Work on cutting-edge healthcare technologies
  • Join a highly skilled and collaborative R&D team
  • Enjoy a hybrid work model with Fridays from home
  • Be part of a company making a real impact in healthcare
  • Excellent opportunity for career progression
Interested?

Apply now or get in touch to learn more.

Details
  • Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
  • Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

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