R&D Engineer

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Summary

Location

Galway, Ireland

Work

Full-time

Experience

3-6 years

Key Benefits
Private Medical Insurance
Additional Holidays
Sports & Social Club
Commuter Benefits

About this Job

Job Summary

At ICS Medical Devices, we’re looking to hire a R&D Engineer to help identify, evaluate, and develop new technologies that will shape the future of our medical device portfolio.

This role is ideal for an engineer who already has solid industry experience and is ready to take more ownership, work independently, and influence technical direction—while still learning and growing.

Key Responsibilities

  • Research and assess emerging technologies for medical device applications.

  • Design and develop proofs of concept and functional prototypes.

  • Lead technical investigations and feasibility studies with minimal supervision.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Design, Quality, Regulatory and Manufacturing teams.

  • Support technology roadmaps and contribute to long-term innovation planning.

  • Produce clear technical documentation aligned with medical device regulatory standards.

  • Support implementation and qualifications of new technologies and processes.

  • Monitor external technology trends, standards, and competitors to inform decision-making.

Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.

Experience

  • 3–6 years’ engineering experience, ideally in medical devices or another regulated industry.

  • Hands-on experience developing, testing, or integrating new or emerging technologies in areas such as Laser welding/cutting, thermal bonding, ultrasonic welding, coatings solutions, 3D printing, automation and other related technologies.

Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently.

  • Comfortable balancing innovation with regulatory, quality, and risk considerations.

  • Experience with standards such as ISO 13485, ISO 14971, or similar is an advantage.

  • Familiarity with Solidworks, PLC Programming and equipment design.

  • Ability to interpret problem statements to generate requirement and support equipment design and testing.

  • Clear communicator who can work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary & Bonus

  • Private medical insurance

  • Additional Holidays

  • Sick pay

  • Occupational Pension Plan

  • Sports & Social Club

  • Cycle to Work & TaxsaverCommuterTicketScheme

Experience:

  • Engineering : 3 years (required)

  • Medical Devices: 3 years (required)

About the Company

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ICS Medical Devices

Privately Held
Industrial ManufacturingHealthcare & Life Sciences

The ICS Medical Devices team are experienced engineers who combine industry knowledge, business acumen and innovative engineering techniques. Our Engineers are tooled with leading technology to support our customers’ catheter design, development, prototyping and manufacturing requirements. We understand that our customers need rapid response rates, concise engineering input, engineer to engineer communication and the ability to react quickly to market opportunities. ICS Medical Devices aim to be the preferred partner for international medical device companies who value exceptional engineering expertise and innovation. Our customers are our priority; we are committed to growing our business globally by enabling their success. ICS Medical Devices works predominantly with start-up and SME’s which means we also have the capability to provide personalised services to suit the needs of emerging businesses.

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