Principal R&D Engineer

A venture-backed, clinical-stage medical device start-up who are developing a Class III device are hiring a Principal R&D Engineer in Galway.

This role will suit a highly skilled Principal R&D Engineer with extensive experience in valve design and development to lead key aspects of the product development program, reporting to VP of R&D.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of transcatheter valve implants.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, clinical advisors, and cross-functional teams to refine product requirements and translate clinical needs into engineering specifications.
• Own design documentation including risk analysis (e.g., FMEA), design history files, and design inputs/outputs.
• Guide material selection, prototyping approaches, and manufacturing process development for the valve components.
• Serve as a technical lead and mentor for junior engineers, promoting innovation and best practices in R&D.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 8- 10 years of medical device development experience with at least 5 years focused on heart valve design and development
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative start-up environment.

Preferred Experience

• Prior work in early-stage companies and comfort with ambiguity