Senior R&D Engineer-Parkmore Galway

Location: Galway, Ireland

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

By living according to a common set of values, we create a culture that unifies, embraces the uniqueness we all bring to the company, and positions Integer for long-term success.

At Integer, our values are embedded in everything we do.

Customer

We focus on our customers’ success

Innovation

We create better solutions

Collaboration

We create success together

Inclusion

We always interact with others respectfully

Candor

We are open and honest with one another

Integrity

We do the right things and do things right

Job Summary:

Integer is looking for a talented, enthusiastic & experienced Senior Research & Design Engineer to join a dynamic R&D team developing innovative guidewire and catheter based devices. You will have the responsibility for providing leadership and technical support to product development programs across a wide spectrum of applications including peripheral, neurovascular, coronary therapy areas.

Essential job duties and responsibilities:

The main function of this role is to act as the technical lead for product development projects through the design life cycle from concept to commercialization as defined by Lake Region procedures

Responsibilities include:

• Manage & lead product development activities with respect to:

  Product Design & Development.

  Product and Project Costing.

  Meeting agreed timelines.

  Risk mitigation

  Supporting the preparation of regulatory submissions as required

• Translate customer needs into design inputs and requirements
• Provide critical input to product characterization & development activities, to include test method development and validation.
• Develop and support design related documentation including Design History File generation
• Identify and mitigate technological risks throughout the design process.
• Project management using standard methodology.
• Build relationships with team members, other staff and key technology and component suppliers across the site and organisation
• Transfer of new products & processes to production, both within and between sites.

• Provide coaching/guidance to less experienced team members.

• Effectively represent the company when interacting with customers

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Engineering,  Material Science or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant industrial experience preferably in the medical device industries or other comparable industries (e.g. electronics, automotive etc..).

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of engineering theories, methods and work measurement techniques
• Ability to communicate and work with people inside and outside the Department as necessary to execute these responsibilities
• Ability to coach & mentor assigned employees
• Ability to understand and follow appropriate departmental policies, procedures, practices and to understand inter-relationships of people and functions
• Knowledge of design principles, FMEA, sterilization, project management, regulatory requirements and standards, test development.

• Experience with braiding, coiling and other metal/polymer based processes.

• Experience in guidewire and catheter development an advantage

MENTAL DEMANDS.

• Innovative
• Result driven
• Self-starter
• Organised
• Attention to detail.
• Good team worker
• Good analytical and problem solving

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U.S. Applicants: Equal Opportunity Employer. In addition, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.