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Director R&D Engineer Medical Device Jobs in Irvine, CA

ALIGN Executive Search

R & D Engineer

Santa Ana, CA · On-site

$100K/yr

Manage direct or indirect reports as needed What You Bring * Bachelor's degree or higher in ... medical device environment * Experience in the endovascular catheter industry is a strong plus

ALIGN Executive Search

R & D Engineer

Tustin, CA · On-site

Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience in product development or manufacturing within a regulated medical device industry. [1] * Technical Skills: Strong working knowledge of SolidWorks for 3D ...

UL Solutions

Staff Engineer - Medical Device

Brea, CA · On-site

$115K - $160K/yr

Performs other duties as directed. Qualifications * University Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. * 10+ years of Compliance Engineering experience as Evaluator and Reviewer in the ...

Masimo

Engineer, Failure Analysis

Irvine, CA · On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

Works closely with Compliance, Regulatory, R &D Engineering, Operations and QA at various levels ... Quality Control testing experience, preferably for a Medical Device Company. * Knowledge and ...

Masimo

Engineer, Failure Analysis

Irvine, CA

$70K - $90K/yr

Works closely with Compliance, Regulatory, R &D Engineering, Operations and QA at various levels ... Quality Control testing experience, preferably for a Medical Device Company. * Knowledge and ...

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Medical Device Assembler

San Clemente, CA · On-site

$22.10/hr

Work under direction from management or engineering staff with direct oversight * Other duties as ... Comfortable working in a regulated environment (medical device experience is a plus) * Ability to ...

VOLT

Medical Device Assembler

Irvine, CA · On-site

$18 - $19.75/hr

Come create your career with Volt Volt is immediately hiring a Medical Device Assembler in Irvine ... D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance ...

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Infographic showing various Director R&D Engineer Medical Device job openings in Irvine, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $208,999 per year, or $100.5 per hour.

R & D Engineer

ALIGN Executive Search

Santa Ana, CA • On-site

$100K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

This is a great opportunity for a hands-on engineer who wants to design and develop next-generation medical devices, with strong potential exposure to the endovascular catheter space.

 

What You'll Do

  • Design and develop medical devices and related accessories
  • Develop and execute engineering tests, including benchtop, verification & validation (V&V), and pre-clinical studies
  • Create comprehensive test protocols and reports
  • Design and build tools, jigs, and fixtures to support prototyping, manufacturing, and testing
  • Create sketches and detailed design concepts; perform measurements, analyses, and build engineering prototypes
  • Communicate project status, risks, and opportunities to the project team and management
  • Contribute to the company's IP base through active idea generation and concept development
  • Assemble product drawings, specifications, risk analyses, and technical documentation; maintain proper documentation within the Design Dossier and Design History File (DHF) for regulatory compliance
  • Support product transfer and scale-up activities
  • Ensure compliance with quality system procedures and applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company Health, Safety, and Environmental policies
  • Help maintain the R&D lab to support efficient prototyping and process development
  • Manage direct or indirect reports as needed

 

What You Bring

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Biomedical, Materials, or Mechanical Engineering
  • Minimum 2 years of engineering experience in development or manufacturing within a regulated medical device environment
  • Experience in the endovascular catheter industry is a strong plus
  • Working proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D modeling and engineering drawings
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
  • A collaborative, team-first mindset
  • Sense of urgency with the ability to multitask, prioritize, manage risk, and meet deadlines
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and technical writing skills
  • Familiarity with FDA submission processes, ISO requirements, and QSR requirements preferred
  • Ability to travel approximately 5% of the time, domestically and internationally
  • Ability to travel to Temecula as needed for development and product transfer projects

 

Health and Wellness

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance plans
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Gym memberships or wellness perks []

 

Financial and Retirement

  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
  • Performance-based bonuses (up to 20% for certain engineering tiers) []

 

Time Off and Professional Growth

  • Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick leave
  • Paid company holidays (averaging around 11 days per year)
  • Academic and tuition reimbursement programs

Company Description

An established and growing aerospace manufacturing company whose products are found in nearly every commercial aircraft.