Graduate R&D Engineer

Graduate R&D Engineer

Location: Ballybrit, Galway

Duration: 18 months

Hours: Full-time hours

Pay rate range: Competitive hourly rate (PAYE, Umbrella and Ltd options available)

JnJ MedTech Neurovascular is recruiting for an Associate Research and Development  Engineer located in Galway Ireland. 

The Associate R&D Engineer will 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 

• Collaborate in defining evaluation and testing strategy for product/process changes • Support Regulatory 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 months initially.

you are welcome here

JnJ MedTech Neurovascular:  

Johnson & Johnson MedTech Neurovascular is a global leader in neurovascular care. Our  commitment to changing the trajectory of stroke is inspired by our long heritage and  dedication to helping physicians protect people from a lifetime of hardship. JnJ MedTech  Neurovascular offers a broad portfolio of devices used in the endovascular treatment of  hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke.  

What is it like to work at JnJ MedTech Neurovascular Galway?  

• Culturally, we are putting the needs of Our Credo stakeholders first through pursuing  the highest standards of quality, compliance, and ethics, ensuring everyday actions  contribute to Our Purpose.  

• We are continuing to better our understanding of clot science, through our Neuro  Thromboembolic Initiative (NTI). This is a commitment to advance the treatment of  stroke through interdisciplinary collaboration and investment in clot and stroke  research. How we understand clots and their behaviour enhances our opportunity to  design devices that improve patient outcomes and, overall, advance the treatment of  haemorrhagic and ischemic stroke.  

• Strong new product pipeline and the fastest growing medical device company within  J&J in 2021.  

• From a People perspective, we invest in our people, and take great pride in providing a  positive work environment which respects diversity, supports wellbeing, and embraces  innovation. This is empowered through our employee resource groups (ERGs) focused 

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”.