About Perfuze
Perfuze is a growth stage medical device company, based in Galway, dedicated to improving the quality of life for stroke patients. Perfuze is developing innovative catheter-based technology to extract blood clots from the brain following an Acute Ischemic Stroke. We are located in the IDA Business Park in Dangan, Galway. At Perfuze, we push the limits of what medical technology can do to help restore health and extend life. Our mission is to halve the number of patients who suffer disability post stroke treatment. We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create significant innovations, but we will only succeed with the right people on our team.
Our Culture
An inclusive work environment, where all the employees are valued, supported, and encouraged
All employees have a seat at the table and have influence
A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant, and performance is rewarded
The opportunity to be at the forefront of a technology that can positively impact the treatment of one of the world's most devastating diseases
R&D Engineer Role
As an R&D Engineer you will be a key member of the engineering team working within a multidisciplinary framework. This role will be involved in technology advancement projects including but not limited to exploring and investigating new device concepts and validating new technology, processes and methods. The successful candidate will also support new and existing products within the Perfuze portfolio as required to enable the company to meet its overall development goals.
How You’ll Contribute
Design, build and document development of novel neurovascular catheter-based technology
Design fixtures and models for proof-of-concept, and verification and validation testing
Develop and improve manufacturing processes for pilot production
Support and manage efforts to verify and validate new product designs
Support test programs to evaluate, verify and validate changes to existing products
Prepare project plans, specifications, and schedules for product development
Identify and interact with vendors to obtain engineering materials, processes, and equipment
Contribute to company Intellectual Property
Evaluate patents for specific technology areas and participate in patent filings
Must Have
Degree in Engineering
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the medical device industry
A hands-on mindset
Demonstrated ability to rapidly prototype product and fixture concepts in-house - using standard catheter building equipment and techniques such as 3D printing
Modelling and analysis of mechanical systems using SolidWorks or similar
Experience of working with medical device polymers
Strong aptitude for design verification and validation test method development and implementation
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly to others in different functions and at various levels
Must enjoy contributing to and participating in a dynamic team environment
Commit to ongoing personal development to improve technical and non-technical skillsets
Stay current with general engineering knowledge related to catheter design and prototyping techniques
Appreciation for and interest in project planning to ensure successful execution of the role
Ability to trouble-shoot and/or fix R&D and manufacturing equipment.
If interested, please submit your CV and a letter outlining why you are the right person for the role through Indeed.ie
