R&D Engineer

We Make Life More Rewarding and Dignified  Location: Ballina  Department: Research & Development      SUMMARY : The successful candidate will have a technical education with research & development experience and will be capable of utilizing their expertise and skills in the successful development of new products. They will be capable of identifying and investigating new product ideas or technologies and bringing these through a defined technology development process. They will build prototypes, collect user feedback, and conduct experimentation and data analysis to optimize and refine product concepts and perform verification and validation of product designs.   The successful candidate will be capable of collaborating in a cross functional environment for the successful completion of project goals and will be capable of interfacing with senior management within the organization.   RESPONSIBILITIES:   The successful candidate will be responsible for: Representing R&D on New Product Commercialization and other relevant project teams Researching new ideas and technologies/materials and e valuating technology performance and stability Sourcing/selecting materials and components and the evaluation of same Developing product and component specifications to ensure that the product consistently performs to a level which meets the needs of the customer Developing new test methods to characterize and measure the performance of the product Providing technical R&D support to other functions including Global Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Engineering and Manufacturing. Managing project schedules, conducting product and project risk analysis and ensuring successful and timely completion of project activities. Working with patent counsel to support patentability/infringement searches and preparation of patent applications Creating relevant design documents including technical reports, drawings, specifications, test methods, trace matrices etc   QUALIFICATIONS:   Academic/Credentials/Certifications Degree (Honors) in Mechanical/Biomedical Eng., Materials/Polymer Science or other relevant technical area. Masters or PhD in a related discipline is preferred  Project Management certification is preferred Length of experience 3-5 years of relevant industry experience preferably in medical devices Specialized skills/technical knowledge Innovative/Creative Thinker – must have a demonstrated ability to conduct exploration of subject areas for novel concepts and approaches Working knowledge of 3D modeling software (SolidWorks, Creo, etc.) Demonstrated analytical problem solving abilities Good organization and communications skills Strong knowledge of Medical Device Design Controls Demonstrated ability to manage projects including directing the work of others Good collaborative team skills and a high level of enthusiasm and motivation Good working knowledge of medical device quality & regulatory systems and medical device directives Strong interpersonal skills         About Hollister Incorporated Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures and markets healthcare products worldwide. The company spearheads the advancement of innovative products for ostomy care, continence care and critical care, and also creates educational support materials for patients and healthcare professionals. Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, Hollister has manufacturing and distribution centers on three continents and sells in nearly 80 countries. Hollister is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Firm of John Dickinson Schneider, Inc., and is guided both by its Mission to make life more rewarding and dignified for people who use our products and services, as well as its Vision to grow and prosper as an independent, employee-owned company, and in the process, to become better human beings. Hollister is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability Job Req ID: 32929