"Research Engineer"

University College Dublin - Centre of Micro/Nano Manufacturing Technology (MNMT-Dublin) / School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering

Placed On: 20th January 2026
Closes: 13th February 2026
Job Ref: 019322

Applications are invited for a temporary post of a Research Engineer within UCD School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering.

The Centre of Micro/Nano Manufacturing Technology (MNMT-Dublin) is established at the University College Dublin (UCD) to deliver high-impact, innovative science and engineering research. The Centre has particular focus on development of innovative medical devices enabled by its featured technologies and machines in high precision manufacturing and metrology. The Centre brings together a multi-disciplinary team of over 20 PhD and Post-doc researchers in micro/nano manufacturing, precision metrology, medical devices, optics, materials, in fundamental and translational research.

The I-Form Centre was established by Research Ireland in Ireland in late 2017, with a mission to shape the future of manufacturing through high-impact research into the application of digital technologies to materials processing, thus increasing the competitiveness of Irish industry. I-Form operates in close collaboration with a network of companies, as well as leading manufacturing research centres from around the globe and over the course of its first phase has recruited a multi-disciplinary team of over 120 PhD and Post-Doctoral researchers. The Centre is hosted in University College Dublin with partners and researchers based in Dublin City University, Trinity College Dublin, Maynooth University, University of Galway, Atlantic Technological University, South East Technological University, University of Limerick and National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT).

This project is collaborated with an Irish Medtech company. The company has developed and patented a portfolio of revolutionary products, which offers a safe, personalized method for topical administration of the patient’s own PRP to the skin without the discomfort of injections, a brand new Collagen Related peptide for Platelet activation and a Digital Storage Device (DSD) for safely storing PRP or platelets in room temperature. These innovations underscore their dedication to pioneering advancements that enhance patient outcomes and set new standards in medical technology. Personalized medicine represents a pivotal shift in the future of healthcare. The company is proud to be at the forefront of this transformation, driving advancements that promise significant benefits for patients and the medical community alike.

Salary: €45,000 - €59,000 per annum.

Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 13th February 2026.

Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 12:00 noon (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.

UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.