R&D Engineer I

Privacy PolicyJob OpeningsR&D Engineer IR&D - Galway, GalwayShape the Future of Cancer Care at Luminate Medical At Luminate, our mission is to make cancer care more human. Our first two products, Lily and Lilac, are revolutionary wearable devices designed to address hair loss and peripheral neuropathy respectively – two of the most common and difficult side effects of cancer treatment. We have an exciting pipeline focused on building products that help cancer patients to live, not just survive. Lotus, our latest solution is a next-generation system designed to make at-home cancer care more accessible and efficient for both patients and clinics. We’re looking for an R&D Engineer to be a key contributor to our latest device, bringing the device from proof of concept phase through to a clinical trial - ready product. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a multi-award-winning team and play a decisive part in the development and production of life changing devices. Above all, you will need to enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, be passionate about working with people, and thrive in taking responsibility for delivering projects on-time to make a real-world patient impact.     Working at Luminate Medical  This is a key early hire at a rapidly growing company. You will have an opportunity to shape the development of multiple high-impact patient-facing products and gain first-hand insights into the growth of a start-up.  We offer a highly competitive salary comparable with multinational medical device companies, a flexible benefits package (including health insurance and pension), alongside a company laptop, headphones and camera.  We believe in quality of life in our products and for our people, and offer flexible working hours, and a generous vacation policy.    What You Will Do:  Become a technical contributor within the R&D group to drive patient-focused cancer care products from idea to manufacture, including:  Drive product development from concept to manufacture by:  Contributing to technical reviews, interpreting experimental data, and brainstorming sessions.  Developing concepts from early prototypes to manufacturing readiness using techniques such as vacuum forming, injection moulding, dip moulding, heat sealing, laser cutting, and 3D printing.  Owning tasks and deliverables with a structured, methodical approach to product development.  Evaluating and sourcing materials, components, and suppliers to ensure optimal design and manufacturability.  Communicating design decisions effectively, interpreting research literature and test results to refine and improve designs.  Creating and maintaining design documentation, including drawings, specifications, technical reports and requirements documentation.  Collaborating with design assurance to conduct risk assessments through FMEAs.  Working with manufacturing engineers to ensure DFA throughout design.  Testing, Analysis, and Development of Novel Medical Devices  Building prototypes to validate design concepts.  Developing test methods for feasibility and verification of designs requirements.  Take responsibility for the delivery of project goals in a timely fashion by:  Taking personal responsibility for critical and complex technical tasks.  Working closely with the Senior Engineers, Project Manager and RA/QA team to maintain agreed timelines and ensure quality standards are maintained.  Personal Attributes – The Ideal Candidate Is:  Creative: A creative problem solver who is enthusiastic about new ideas.  Open: A proactive team player who seeks to help develop your teammates. You are willing to adopt, engage with and shape company culture in a positive manner. You can give and receive candid feedback in a constructive and positive manner. Communicative: Proficient in written and verbal communication and collaboration skills. You are able to share ideas and support exploration of other ideas.  Self-Driven: You have a sense of urgency in...