Freudenberg is a global technology group that strengthens its customers and society long-term through forward-looking innovations. Together with our partners, customers and the world of science, we develop leading-edge technologies, and excellent products, solutions and services for 40 market segments. The Freudenberg Group employs some 50,000 people in around 60 countries worldwide and generates sales of nearly 9 billion euros.
At Freudenberg Medical, we make products that save and improve the lives of people every day, all around the world. We are a global provider for medical device design and manufacturing with 11 locations worldwide and more than 1,800 employees. Innovation is at the core of our company and we are proud of our industry-leading quality, lean manufacturing, and focus on innovation in products and processing technologies. Freudenberg Medical is an exciting place to work with lots of opportunity to learn, develop, and grow your career. Come join us and together we can make a difference in the future of healthcare.
Your Benefits
* Gym: Stay fit with easy access to an on-site center.
* Health insurance: Insurance: backstop protection against health risks.
* Corporate Events: We celebrate success as a team, because only together can we achieve our goals.
* Company Pension: Save for retirement with the company's help.
* Education reimbursement: Financial aid to help propel your career to the next level.
Location: Carrick-on-Shannon (Co. Leitrim)
On-Site
VistaMed Ltd.
Senior Research & Development Engineer
Responsibilities
* This involves but is not limited to:
* Solving complex problems or problems where precedent does not exist and takes a new perspective on existing solutions.
* Serves as a specialist or expert within own job discipline.
* Contributes to products/services or process improvements or uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products/services or processes.
* Works independently or with minimal guidance.
* Has in-depth working knowledge in own discipline and good knowledge of related disciplines.
* Often leads projects or project steps within a broader project or has accountability for ongoing activities or objectives.
* Formally trains junior staff or acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
* Level at which the professional career may stabilize for many years or until retirement.
* Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures in own job discipline and moderate knowledge in related job disciplines.
* Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.
* Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
* Leads smaller projects with moderate complexity and manageable risks and resource requirements.
* Solves complex problems.
* Takes a new perspective on existing solutions and exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
* Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies.
* Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus in complex situations.
Qualifications
* Third level Qualification in Engineering or Science, preferably in Mechanical or Biomedical; Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in a Science / Technology / Engineering related discipline (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Automation or equivalent).
* Ideally design capability with CAD systems (Solid Edge).
* A Senior position may exist with a minimum of 4 years’ experience.
* Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
* Motivated and self-starting.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing, fast-paced environment.
* High level computer skills including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Solid Edge and MS Project desirable.
The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Additional Information
Eithne Ní Bhrádaigh
HR Director
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