Location: Neurohub, Cork

Position Summary
This role leads the development, evaluation and validation of various test methods to verify functionality of the next generation intrasaccular device. This position requires the engineer to demonstrate leadership and provide guidance to cross-functional teams regarding test system capabilities, performance, and processes. The successful candidate must excel in a high-energy, small focused team environment, be able to recognize and drive continuous improvement projects, and have a commitment to high product quality. This position requires a quick learner and demonstrates ability to work in a cross functional environment. An excellent sense of shared responsibility and shared reward is required, as is the ability to make work fun and interesting.
 

Who we want:

• Analytical problem solvers:  People who go beyond just fixing to identify root causes, evaluate optimal solutions, and recommend comprehensive upgrades to prevent future issues.
• Dedicated achievers:  People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.
• Curious learners:  People who seek out cutting-edge research and information to expand and enhance their ability to develop new ideas into reality.
• Goal-oriented engineers: Keeping the customer and requirements squarely in focus, people who deliver safe and robust solutions.
• Effective communicators: People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders, senior management, and their teams.

What will you do

• Drive the creation of test engineering strategy; develop, align & execute on test methods needed to bring new products to market
• Perform analyses on functional tests, close test gaps and develop debug lists,
• Use statistical analyses of manufacturing test results to establish appropriate pass/fail criteria and to evaluate test system performance
• Drive root cause of failures from system test and functional tests
• Maintain BOM for test fixtures, spares, hardware, software, and PC configurations
• Transfer Functional test fixtures from contract manufacturers and support them with change implementations, training, maintenance, and debug
• Drive projects within Test Engineering group and/or with cross-functional teams focused on process and equipment automation for production at large
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks to support product verification and validation.
• Identify opportunities for automation within existing testing processes and recommend solutions.
• Ensure that automated test methods comply with regulatory standards and quality requirements.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on test automation best practices to cross-functional teams.

What do you need

• BS degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Biomedical Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 4+ years of experience in test method development with applications in embedded system, manufacturing engineering, or product development
• "Self-starter" attitude and comfort in a hands-on environment, where they can demonstrate an ability to work with other engineers, technicians and contract manufacturers
• Experience in applying statistical techniques for data analysis and problem-solving
• Experience with Medical Design Control processes
• Excellent documentation skills and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written across all levels of the organization
• Mindset for Continuous Improvement and the ability to recognize and drive those opportunities
• Prior experience with Documentation and production control systems: Agile, SAP, Valgenesis
• Knowledge of Measurement Traceability and Gage R&R