R&D Engineer

at  Johnson Johnson

Role: Research & Development Engineer
Location: Ballybrit, Galway
Reports to: R&D Project Manager
Live Our Credo & Pursue Our Purpose:
As part of the Johnson & Johnson family of companies, Our Purpose is ‘We blend heart, science and ingenuity to profoundly change the trajectory of health for humanity.’ We are guided by the values in Our Credo. With responsibility to patients, employees, communities, and stakeholders, Our Credo puts the needs of each of those first.
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 in Ireland 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”.

QUALIFICATIONS

We would love to hear from YOU, if you have the following essential requirements:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in all stages of medical device design and development (including design with SolidWorks, prototyping, testing)
• Specific experience on Medical Devices, cardiovascular or neurovascular implants or instruments including catheters, stents, delivery systems.
• 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.
• A strategic team-player, with deep-rooted initiative and accountability.
• Inherent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Location & Travel

• This role will be an onsite role based in Galway, Ireland with flexible work arrangements from time to time in agreement with management and per the J&J Flexible Work policy.
• As part of a global company, travel may be required from time to time, up to 20%.

This is what awaits YOU:
This is an opportunity to work with a ground-breaking biomedical. We are passionate about our work; we play vital roles across a range of professional disciplines, and care deeply about our customers and communities. At Johnson & Johnson, our culture enables dynamic and impactful careers.

Whether you’re one of the people who already work here, or you’re considering joining the team, we offer:

• An opportunity to be part of a global market leader.
• A dynamic and inspiring working environment.
• Opportunities to work on challenging projects and assignments.
• Possibilities for further personal and professional development/education.

Equal Opportunity:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability

• Generate device concepts within the project team to address product performance criteria.
• Develop test models for prototype performance evaluations.
• Build and test prototypes; analyse test data and interpret to identify optimal solutions to technical challenges.
• Create detailed component and finished device assembly drawings/specifications using SolidWorks.
• Identify and select product materials, assembly methods and define process settings.
• 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