Accelerating Medical Innovation
To Enhance Patient Wellbeing
Senior Research & Development Engineer
Job Title
Senior Research & Development Engineer
Job Location
Unit 4D,
Western Business Park,
Shannon,
Co. Clare
Job Summary
The Senior Research & Development Engineer will be a highly motivated individual responsible for the design, development and project management of a portfolio of projects within PBC Biomed. This includes internal projects and those for external clients.
Job Category
Permanent
Job Description
Role Description
The Senior Research & Development Engineer will be a highly motivated individual responsible for the design, development and project management of a portfolio of projects within PBC Biomed. This includes internal projects and those for external clients.
We are seeking a hardworking and highly motivated individual, with strong attention to detail. The candidate must have a background in Science or Engineering and should have excellent writing and oral skills.
A good understanding of the full R&D process from concept through production to commercialization would be essential in this broad-spectrum role. Experience in Design Control and working in an ISO 13485 environment is essential. Strong Project Management skills are required, as well as experience of leading cross-functional project teams. Experience in interfacing with external clients is beneficial. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Able to work in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.
Role and Responsibilities
- Lead defined development PBC projects including co-development projects with industry partners.
- Ensure completion of relevant supporting Design Documentation in compliance with applicable procedures
- Assist in the development of the required Files for Regulatory submissions
- Develop and monitor project Gantt charts or other planning tools to allow project tracking
- Work with and manage both internal and external resources to complete the necessary project activities
- Incorporate relevant design expertise and experience in projects in line with PBC new product pipeline strategy
- Drive and encourage creativity within the project teams.
- Support management of the R&D Laboratory.
- Actively search for best-in-class technologies among competitors to support the development of the company innovation roadmap
- Implement structures respecting existing patents; strive for creation of value adding patents each year
- Support activities related to the maintenance of operational budgets for applicable programs
- Design, implement and manage validation procedures for new biomedical implant related processes.
- Keep abreast of developments in the field of bone regeneration through review of current scientific literature, networking within the scientific community and participating at scientific congress.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- A level 08 degree or higher in a relevant scientific/engineering discipline.
- 3-5 years industry experience