CareerPlan

Principal R&D Engineer (Technical Lead) - Surgical

Galway, County Galway, IrelandFull-time€81k2026-11-06 → 2026-11-10
Based in Ireland

Core

End-to-end technical leadership for industrializing complex precision electromechanical systems in surgical devices, ensuring convergence of design, manufacturing, and quality into production-ready solutions.

Role type

Principal R&D Engineer (Technical Lead)

Builds

Production-ready surgical medical devices and precision electromechanical systems

Domain

Medical devices / Surgical technology / Mechatronics

Required skills

Systems thinking, Cross-functional leadership, Technical integration, Risk management, Design transfer, Manufacturing readiness

Preferred skills

Complex mechatronic products, Precision mechanisms, Motion control, Regulated medical-device development

Technologies

Electromechanical systems, Motion control, Medical device manufacturing

Responsibilities

Own integrated technical solution from lab development to production release, Lead multidisciplinary technical reviews, Drive complex technical risks to closure, Ensure technical convergence through pilot-line maturation and Design Transfer, Partner with Program Manager on technical priorities and execution

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership