

R&d Engineer
Actalent
Posted Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Posting ID: JP-005518287
Irvine, CA
Job Title: Clinical Development Engineer
Job Description
A medical device company developing a novel transcatheter therapy for valvular heart disease is seeking a Clinical Development Engineer to support early human use and pivotal clinical studies. This role is based in Irvine, CA.
Responsibilities
- Develop and refine preclinical and clinical procedures.
- Support patient selection and procedural planning using imaging tools such as echo, CT, and fluoroscopy.
- Provide on-site support for clinical cases.
- Assist in regulatory and FDA study planning.
- Create and execute test methods, protocols, and equipment validation.
- Analyze patient outcomes and contribute to design verification.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to improve clinical and technical processes.
Essential Skills
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Proficiency in medical device and clinical development, particularly in cardiovascular areas.
- Experience with Solidworks software.
- Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical, Mechanical, or related engineering field.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with imaging software such as 3mensio and TomTec is a plus.
- Familiarity with TMVR (Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement) is advantageous.
- Knowledge in new product development, design, research & development, clinical research, clinical studies, and valve design
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Irvine, California.
Compensation:$97
Contact Information
Recruiter: Malorie Gonzales
Phone: +17143471218
Email: magonzales@actalentservices.com
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.