R & D Technician

Our Client, a medical device company in Galway are hiring an R & D Technician to join their team.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Prototype Development and Testing

• Prototype Creation: Transform design concepts into physical prototypes using benchtop tools and manufacturing techniques, including 3D printing, vacuum forming, heat sealing, soldering, and sewing.

• Product Assembly and Testing: Build products for verification and validation testing following detailed work instructions.

• Component Inspection and Measurement: Perform product inspections, measurements, and incoming inspections on materials and device components to ensure compliance with specifications.

• Test Method Execution: Define and execute test methods according to test protocols, documenting results to support design verification and validation.

Prototype Creation: Transform design concepts into physical prototypes using benchtop tools and manufacturing techniques, including 3D printing, vacuum forming, heat sealing, soldering, and sewing.

Product Assembly and Testing: Build products for verification and validation testing following detailed work instructions.

Component Inspection and Measurement: Perform product inspections, measurements, and incoming inspections on materials and device components to ensure compliance with specifications.

Test Method Execution: Define and execute test methods according to test protocols, documenting results to support design verification and validation.

Design Support and Collaboration

• Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Assembly (DFA): Contribute to design reviews with a focus on DFM and DFA principles to optimize product designs for manufacturing and assembly.

• Brainstorming and Ideation: Support R&D teams by actively participating in brainstorming sessions and design reviews, providing hands-on feedback to enhance product designs.

• Design Documentation: Contribute to the creation and maintenance of design documents, including test reports, component drawings, and technical documentation.

Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Assembly (DFA): Contribute to design reviews with a focus on DFM and DFA principles to optimize product designs for manufacturing and assembly.

Brainstorming and Ideation: Support R&D teams by actively participating in brainstorming sessions and design reviews, providing hands-on feedback to enhance product designs.

Design Documentation: Contribute to the creation and maintenance of design documents, including test reports, component drawings, and technical documentation.

Laboratory Operations and Maintenance

• Equipment Calibration and Maintenance: Ensure equipment calibration and preventative maintenance schedules are followed to maintain lab functionality and compliance.

• Safety and Compliance: Uphold safety procedures and regulatory requirements within the R&D lab environment.

• Inventory Management: Manage inventory of consumables and equipment, ensuring adequate stock levels for ongoing projects.

• Process Improvement: Review and update procedures as needed to improve efficiency and maintain high standards in lab operations.

Equipment Calibration and Maintenance: Ensure equipment calibration and preventative maintenance schedules are followed to maintain lab functionality and compliance.

Safety and Compliance: Uphold safety procedures and regulatory requirements within the R&D lab environment.

Inventory Management: Manage inventory of consumables and equipment, ensuring adequate stock levels for ongoing projects.

Process Improvement: Review and update procedures as needed to improve efficiency and maintain high standards in lab operations.