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You will be expected to break down complex problems, design experiments to test assumptions, and use data to drive engineering decisions.\nWhat Skills You Need\nA Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, Materials, Polymer Engineering, or a related discipline.\nMinimum three years of product development experience within the medical device industry.\nPractical experience in medical device design, prototype development, and laboratory testing.\nExperience developing and executing experimental test programmes.\nThe ability to analyse technical data and use evidence to inform design decisions.\nExperience working within a regulated product development environment.\nKnowledge of medical device design controls and risk management processes.\nExperience using SolidWorks and Microsoft Office.\nA hands-on and methodical approach to technical problem solving.\nThe ability to work collaboratively with R&D, Preclinical, Operations, suppliers, and external partners.\nWhat's on Offer\nThe opportunity to work on innovative medical device technology with the potential to improve patient outcomes.\nA varied, hands-on engineering role covering product design, prototyping, testing, manufacturing, and supplier development.\nThe opportunity to work in a collaborative and fast-paced product development environment.\nThe chance to contribute to invention generation, intellectual property development, and the advancement of next-generation medical technologies.\nWhat's Next\nApply now to be considered for this R&D Engineer opportunity in Galway. 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