Principal R&D Engineer

CREGG is seeking an experienced Principal R&D Engineer to join our Galway-based client. The successful candidate will lead the technical architecture and development of regulated device and general wellness-based products from concept through commercialization. This role owns product specifications, technical feasibility, design integrity, and external engineering coordination.

Responsibilities Technical Architecture & Product Specification Ownership

• Define and author Product Requirement Documents (PRD), User Requirement Specifications (URS), and Technical Specifications
• Establish system architecture for electromechanical and general wellness-based products
• Ensure traceability between design inputs, outputs, verification plans, and risk documentation
• Approve final product specifications prior to design freeze

Design Control & Risk Management

• Lead design risk analysis (DFMEA, PHA)
• Define verification and validation strategy
• Ensure compliance with design control requirements
• Support regulatory submissions through technical documentation preparation

External Engineering & Consultant Management

• Act as our client's technical authority in engagements with mechanical, firmware, electrical, industrial design, and testing consultants
• Define scope of work and performance expectations
• Review and approve drawings, firmware specifications, test reports, and technical deliverables
• Escalate technical risks or scope deviations

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Material Science, or equivalent
• 6+ years R&D/NPD experience in relevant industry, preferably medical device or other comparable industry (Electronics, Mechanical, Automotive, etc.)
• Knowledge of engineering theories, methods and work measurement techniques
• Knowledge of design principles, FMEA, project management, regulatory requirements and standards, test development
• Ability to mentor and coach assigned employees
• Experience in electromechanical devices an advantage
• Demonstrated ability to balance compliance and commercial reality