An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal R&D Engineer to join a global leader in medical technology. This is a chance to play a key role in the design and development of innovative medical devices that truly change lives.
The Role – What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead and contribute to the design, development, and refinement of advanced medical devices
- Collaborate with clinicians to understand unmet needs and translate them into product requirements
- Drive technical innovation, identify and mitigate design risks, and support strategic R&D initiatives
- Develop concepts using knowledge of anatomy, physiology, materials, and engineering principles
- Oversee projects from early-stage concept through to commercialisation
- Mentor and support junior engineers; foster cross-functional collaboration
- Engage in intellectual property development and technical community initiatives
- Design and execute studies to explore specific life science questions
- Resolve technical issues on existing products and support sustaining activities
Ideal Candidate – What You Bring
- Degree (Level 8) in Engineering or related field with 7+ years' experience, or PhD with 5+ years
- Strong background in medical device product development
- Proven track record in innovation, technical problem-solving, and strategic leadership
- Passion for engineering – someone who enjoys understanding how and why things work
- Expertise in some or all of the following:
- System/component design (polymers, metals)
- CAD (SolidWorks), DfSS, test method development
- Pre-clinical evaluations, design controls, ISO standards
- Sterilisation, anatomical use conditions, physician engagement
- Strong communicator with excellent presentation and interpersonal skills
What’s on Offer
- A competitive salary and flexible benefits package
- The opportunity to work with a high-impact, global R&D team
- A clear career path with opportunities to innovate and lead