Senior R&D Electrical Engineer
CREGG are hiring for a Senior Electrical R&D Engineer to join a leading Medical Device company in Galway. Permanent position with all Benefits.
For more information contact Mark: 086 190 1346 or [email protected]
Senior R&D Engineer – Electrical & Electronic Systems
As a Senior R&D Engineer, you will lead the design, development, and testing of electrical and electronic systems for medical devices, with a focus on catheter-based ablative therapies such as Renal Denervation (RDN). You will play a key role in developing and troubleshooting mixed hardware/software systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety standards, and driving innovation and intellectual property creation to deliver safe, effective, and differentiated therapies.
Key Responsibilities
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Design, develop, test, and debug electrical circuits and systems for ablation catheters and consoles.
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Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis of electronic test failures at component and system level.
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Develop and characterize catheter prototypes and console interfaces from concept to launch within cross-functional teams.
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Analyze and verify requirements, circuits, and systems, ensuring hardware/firmware integration and physiological signal acquisition.
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Research and select electronic circuits, components, tools, and practices for advanced therapy devices.
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Document design and development through protocols, technical reports, and design history files.
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Ensure compliance with medical device safety and EMC standards (e.g., IEC60601 series).
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Mentor junior engineers and technicians, providing leadership and technical guidance.
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Translate clinical requirements into robust engineering solutions and identify opportunities for innovation and IP.
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Communicate technical updates, risks, and milestones to project leaders and senior stakeholders.
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Champion patient safety and product quality, ensuring adherence to the Quality Policy and regulatory processes.
Education & Experience
Required:
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Bachelor’s Degree (Level 8 Honours) in Electrical Engineering.
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5+ years of experience in medical devices or other highly regulated industries, preferably with catheter-based or implantable systems.
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Strong hands-on expertise in circuit/system design, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
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Proven knowledge of regulatory and safety standards (IEC60601 series, EMC).
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