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Johnson & Johnson

Associate R&D Engineer

Posted Apr 29, 2026
Job ID: JJJP00025593
Location
Galway
Hours/week
40 hrs/week
Timeline
1 year , 6 months
Payrate range
Unknown

Associate R&D Engineer – Sustaining and Lifecycle Management


Location: Ballybrit, Galway - Site based role

Duration: 18 Month Contract

Hours: 39 hours per week

Reports to: R&D Project Manager


Imagine your next project working with a global leader in neurovascular care, contributing to the development and maintenance of a broad portfolio of devices used in the endovascular treatment of hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke.

JnJ MedTech Neurovascular is recruiting for an Associate Research and Development Engineer located in Galway Ireland. The Associate R&D Engineer will work with the Sustaining and Lifecycle Management (LCM) team to support R&D activities associated with the portfolio of products for treatment of hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke. Overall responsibility for various aspects of the product’s lifecycle including device performance testing for material changes, process improvement, regulatory submissions, shelf life studies, responding to sales & marketing requests, and returned product investigations.

roles and responsibilities.

  • Plan and Execute Design Verification testing in GxP environment.

  • Data Analysis and Test Reporting

  • Collaoborate in defining evaluation and testing strategy for product/process changes

  • Support Refgulatory submission

  • Create and/or update component specification

  • Investigations on product complaints and analysis of returned devices

  • Support to CAPA and Non Conformance process.

  • Contribute to the project team to deliver key objectives, meeting performance, time and cost targets.

  • Leverage and liaise with external vendors / resources to achieve project goals.

  • Write procedures, protocols, specifications, and reports.

  • Understand physician (user) techniques and clinical needs (disease state) and assist in developing product training materials.

  • Other duties as assigned or required.


how to succeed.

  • Honours degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering or equivalent.

  • Approximately 12 months experience in a medical device design or manufacturing environment

  • Design and technical ability based on a broad and deep knowledge of fundamental engineering principles.

  • Data review and statistical methods skills (Minitab).

  • High level of technical writing and reporting skills.

  • Strong work ethic, creative problem solving, capable of working on own initiative.


Desirable:

  • Results and deadline driven with an ability to handle multiple tasks and operate in a fast-paced environment.

  • Design experience with SolidWorks, prototyping, testing.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with people to achieve results.

  • Highly motivated and an enthusiastic self-starter with the ability to work under own initiative and as a team player.

  • Specific experience on Medical Devices, cardiovascular or neurovascular implants or instruments.


benefits.

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for 18 Month Contract

you are welcome here.

Johnson & Johnson is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

Johnson & Johnson MedTech

At Johnson & Johnson MedTech, we unleash diverse healthcare expertise, purposeful technology, and a passion for people to transform the future of medical intervention and empower everyone to live their best life possible. For more than a century, we have driven breakthrough scientific innovation to address unmet needs and reimagine health. In surgery, orthopaedics, vision, and interventional solutions, we continue to help save lives and create a future where healthcare solutions are smarter, less invasive, and more personalised.

application process.

We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days. We do not accept applications via email or LinkedIn InMail - you must apply direct to this advert.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.

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