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R&D Engineer

Are you a skilled R&D / Design Engineer looking to take the next step in your career? We’re exclusively partnering with Arrotek to find talented Design Engineers ready to make a real impact in the medical device industry. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic, growth-focused environment where you’ll play a key role in product design, prototyping, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design and development of new medical devices, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

  • Conduct product and process evaluations, maintaining detailed documentation.

  • Identify and select raw materials, components, and suppliers to optimise product performance.

  • Create and test prototypes, collaborating closely with Project Managers and customers.

  • Provide technical guidance to junior team members, supporting knowledge-sharing and development.

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and manufacturing efficiency.

  • Work within ISO 13485 and other regulatory frameworks to ensure compliance.

  • Support cross-functional teams, adapting to evolving project needs.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.

  • 3+ years of experience in medical device design or a similar regulated industry.

  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Why Apply?

  • Work with a forward-thinking medical device company delivering cutting-edge solutions to global markets.

  • Be part of a collaborative and supportive team in a fast-paced, high-growth industry.

  • Competitive salary and benefits package in a permanent, full-time role.

  • Arrotek employees with two or more years’ service when reaching their due date/date of adoption, are eligible for maternity benefit/ adoptive benefit/ paternity benefit leave.

For more details on this role, feel free to reach out to Davin Ferguson at davin.ferguson@coillinsmcnicholas.ie

Kindly note that, given the expected high volume of applications, we can only respond to candidates whose qualifications closely match the specific requirements of the role. We genuinely value your interest in this opportunity and thank you for your understanding.

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