Staff Product Development Engineer

Posted:
10/14/2025, 1:54:44 AM

Location(s):
Carrigtwohill, Municipal District of Cobh, Ireland ⋅ Municipal District of Cobh, Ireland

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level

Field(s):
Product

Work Flexibility: Hybrid or Onsite

Position Summary:

As a Staff Engineer in our R&D team, you will lead the design and development of innovative solutions for Orthopaedic and Trauma applications, with a strong focus on New Product Development (NPD). You’ll drive technical excellence across projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful products that improve patient outcomes.

What you will do:

  • Independently design and implement complex concepts and systems including system architectural design, relevant design documentation, test planning and execution
  • Specialize in various technology domains and evaluate new technologies
  • Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in order to recognize and anticipate industry trends and user needs.
  • Drive designs and the selection of platform technologies
  • Work independently with surgeon customers in a user setting, clearly communicate design goals, drive design decisions and incorporate feedback into designs
  • Ensure compliance with the relevant requirements in cooperation with other engineering disciplines, QA/RA/AO, etc.
  • Train and mentor regarding established engineering best practices, design principles, processes and tools
  • Perform holistic problem analysis
  • Design and implement solutions to address identified problems
  • •Coordinate/manage the implementation of state-of-the-art technologies

What you will need:

  • Bachelor's degree in a science, Prefer Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering. Prefer Masters Degree in a technical discipline.
  • 4+ years of product design experience in Orthopaedics in the medical device industry or equivalent
  • Demonstrated leadership of technical work groups
  • Experience in the function, clinical issues and performance requirements of orthopaedic implants is desirable
  • Experience leading complex product development initiatives from concept through release
  • Experience in design controls and risk management within a regulated industry
  • Experience with a parametric CAD design package. Prefer ProE
  • Experience with biomechanics, numerical simulations and/or manufacturing processes
  • Demonstrated understanding of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and its application
  • •Demonstrated ability to mentor and educate individuals or small groups as well as multiple project teams to ensure that best design practices and standards are met

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Travel Percentage: 20%