Senior Research Engineer, Additive

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Senior Research Engineer, Additive Role: Permanent Hybrid Role Location: State of the Art Additive Manufacturing Facility, Cork Read more about the site: This role is based in our Disruptive Research Solutions team.

Disruptive Research uses scientific or technological investigations that challenge existing paradigms, create entirely new markets or fields of research, or significantly alter the way things are currently done.

We are enabling breakthrough innovationsthat can transform industries or society.

The role of the Snr Research Engineer is to support Business strategy by expanding the pipeline of innovative projects and initiatives to deliver supply chain innovation and new product development.

This role will focus on the development of electronic and biosensor-based medical devices and smart device applications.

Three focus areas: Scout: Scout the platform technology and opportunity landscape to identify opportunities which deliver a competitive edge & enables innovation speed Incubate: Unlock product differentiation and solve unmet needs through technology, process and business model innovation De-Risk: De-risk the opportunity to enable future growth and margin expansion which enables new value propositions What you will do: Product & Process Innovation Design, develop, and test new products, materials or processes.

Improve existing technologies and processes by accelerating the adoption of cutting-edge technologies like smart devices to drive measurable improvements in functionality, efficiency and cost across the supply chain.

The ideal candidate will possess technical expertise to lead the design, development, and validation of electrical systems and components for medical devices.

Research & Feasibility Studies Conduct literature reviews, market research, and technical feasibility assessments.

Develop business case studies to determine the value of potential opportunities.

Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Prototyping & Experimentation Build and evaluate prototypes.

Run experiments and analyze data to validate concepts.

Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with R&D, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and marketing teams.

Translate research findings into practical applications.

Documentation & Reporting Maintain detailed records of experiments, designs, and test results.

Prepare technical reports and presentations for stakeholders.

Compliance & Standards Ensure designs meet regulatory, safety, and quality standards.

Support audits and documentation for regulatory submissions (especially in medical device or pharma sectors).

Electronics/Software Firmware development, hardware integration, signal processing.

Experience in Neural engineering.

developing interfaces between the nervous system and machines, such as brain-computer interfaces.

Project Management Manage timelines, resources, and budgets for R&D projects.

Track milestones and deliverables.

Executes the innovation and development of assigned project elements with an emphasis on the manufacturing process, technology and procedures required for the development and manufacture of new products.

Uses latest engineering techniques to develop new product concepts whilst adhering to regulatory requirements, project deadlines and product costs.

Provide engineering support for new product and process introductions, ensuring that all activities are completed and documented in accordance with the Stryker new product development procedures.

Ensure quality of process and product as defined in the appropriate operation and material specifications.

Ensure adherence to GMP and safety procedures.

All other duties as assigned.

What are we looking for: B.S in Industrial/Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline with up to 2 years' experience.

a strong research background (PhD, Research Masters) is preferrable.

Self-starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical & problem solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a structured way.

The individual should enjoy working in a fast paced, dynamic and results orientated team environment.

Excellent Interpersonal Skills - able to express ideas and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and build strong relationships.

Ability to work effectively individually or as part of a team.

Innovative thinker - should be able to envisage new and better ways of doing things.

Should be comfortable in owning an investigation into a new area of opportunity and building business value propositions for new areas of opportunity.

Excellent analytical skills, ability to plan, organise and implement concurrent tasks.

Good knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, product and process design Experience in an FDA regulated or regulated industry beneficial.

High level of PC Skills required.

Excellent attention to detail.

#IJ This role will be posted for a minimum of 3 days.

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