Research Engineer
Role: Research Engineer
Location: Boston, MA
EPM is partnered with an innovative structural heart company developing next-generation catheter-based technologies designed to repair and modify native heart valve tissue through minimally invasive procedures. With an FDA-cleared commercial product, an expanding clinical-stage pipeline targeting both aortic and mitral valve disease, and significant recent strategic backing from a global cardiovascular leader, the organization is entering an exciting phase of growth. As they expand their U.S. presence, they are seeking a Research Engineer to serve as the primary U.S.-based R&D representative supporting clinical, engineering, and product development activities.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary U.S.-based R&D representative, partnering closely with global engineering and product development teams.
- Lead product and patient-related complaint investigations, root cause analysis, and technical assessments.
- Perform patient-specific anatomical evaluations using CT, Echo, 3D modeling, 3D printing, and bench simulations.
- Support case reviews, patient screening initiatives, and collaboration between clinical, field, and engineering teams.
- Manage the U.S. R&D lab and support physician, clinical, and field team training activities.
Qualifications:
- B.S. in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 4+ years of R&D or Research Engineering experience within the medical device industry.
- Experience in cardiovascular, structural heart, interventional, or other catheter-based medical device technologies preferred.
- Strong background in complaint investigations, root cause analysis, and cross-functional problem solving.
- Experience with anatomical modeling, 3D printing, simulation technologies, or patient-specific procedural planning is highly desirable.
Benefits:
- Competitive base salary and annual bonus opportunity.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- High-visibility role with significant autonomy and ownership.
- Opportunity to contribute to innovative structural heart therapies during a period of rapid growth and commercialization.
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