Senior Research & Development Engineer

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

At Freudenberg Medical, we make products that save and improve the lives of people every day, all around the world. We are a global provider for medical device design and manufacturing with more than 2,500 employees. Innovation is at the core of our company, and we are proud of our industry-leading quality, lean manufacturing, and focus on innovation in products and processing technologies. Freudenberg Medical is an exciting place to work with lots of opportunity to learn, develop, and grow your career. Come join us and together we can make a difference in the future of healthcare.

Some of your Benefits Company Pension: Save for retirement with the company's help.

Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.

Education Reimbursement: Receive financial aid to help propel your career to the next level.

Corporate Events: We celebrate success as a team, because only together can we achieve our goals.

Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.

Carrick-on-Shannon (Co. Leitrim)

Hybrid Work

VistaMed Ltd.

You support our team as

Senior Research & Development Engineer Responsibilities

• Leads the design and development of complex medical devices from concept through to design freeze
• Solves high-level engineering challenges using advanced materials knowledge, precision manufacturing methods, and data-driven decision making
• Acts as a subject matter expert in catheter systems, extrusion-based assemblies, and biomaterials, influencing design direction and technical standards
• Develops and executes verification and validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ), ensuring compliance with ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR Part 820
• Manages cross-functional technical projects, balancing design intent, manufacturability, and regulatory requirements
• Leads FMEA, risk analysis, and root cause investigations to ensure robust design and process outcomes
• Provides technical mentoring and reviews for junior engineers and project teams, helping to build capability and ensure knowledge transfer
• Drives innovation by exploring emerging technologies, novel components, and automation opportunities
• Develops and maintains detailed documentation including DHFs, BOMs, drawings, and test reports in compliance with QMS requirements
• Engages directly with customers to understand application needs, presenting technical solutions and leading design iterations

Qualifications

• Third-level qualification in Engineering or Science, preferably Mechanical or Biomedical; minimum Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Automation, or equivalent).
• Proven design capability with CAD systems, ideally Solid Edge.
• Senior-level candidates should have a minimum of 4 years’ relevant experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.