R&D Engineer

Katalyst HealthCares and Life Sciences

$80K — $110K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field (mechanical, biomedical, or equivalent).
  • 5-6 years of experience in medical device development, particularly in sustaining engineering or post-market surveillance.
  • Direct experience with structural heart or transcatheter cardiovascular devices.
  • Familiarity with Instruction for Use (IFUs), user needs, and human factors engineering for Class III medical devices.
  • Knowledge of Design Controls, ISO 13485, and FDA QSR regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Work within ISO 13485 and FDA QSR frameworks for compliance and quality.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions based on field feedback.
  • Translate clinical feedback into actionable insights for engineering teams.
  • Manage multiple projects independently while fostering cross-functional collaboration.
  • Support field action initiatives, complaints investigations, and post-market surveillance.
  • Adhere to human factors standards and risk management protocols.
  • Collaborate closely with healthcare professionals and medical affairs teams.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative medical device environment.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technology in cardiovascular medical devices.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams including clinicians and engineers.
  • Potential for professional growth in an established yet evolving company.
  • Engagement in meaningful projects that impact patient care.
Full Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Demonstrated experience working under Design Controls and ISO 13485 / FDA QSR environments.
  • Proven ability to conduct root cause analysis and support field driven corrective actions.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate clinical feedback into engineering actions.
  • bility to work independently, prioritize multiple issues, and lead cross-functional technical efforts.
  • Direct exposure to field action support, complaints investigations, or post market surveillance.
  • Familiarity with human factors standards (IEC 62366), risk management (ISO 14971), and related FDA guidance.
  • Experience working closely with clinicians, clinical engineers, or medical affairs teams.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field (mechanical, biomedical, or equivalent).
  • 5 to 6 years of medical device development experience, including sustaining or post market engineering surveillance.
  • Experience with structural heart or transcatheter cardiovascular devices.
  • Experience owning or supporting IFUs, user needs, or human factors engineering for Class III medical devices.

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