R&D Engineer

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead integration workstreams including interface definition, requirements alignment, planning, and technical execution.
• Drive technical decision-making across assigned deliverables in collaboration with engineering leadership.
• Own and ensure completion of design control deliverables including user needs, design inputs/outputs, and traceability.
• Support risk management documentation and mitigation strategy activities.
• Lead verification & validation (V&V) planning and execution activities.
• Support DHF development and maintenance in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Lead or oversee test method development and validation activities to ensure integration readiness.
• Conduct feasibility studies, prototype development, and iterative testing activities to optimize designs across device platforms.
• Perform root cause analysis, resolve complex technical issues, and proactively identify and mitigate integration risks.
• Partner cross-functionally with quality, manufacturing, supplier engineering, and regulatory teams to drive execution and alignment.
• Influence cross-functional stakeholders and provide technical leadership without direct line management responsibility.
• Collaborate closely with engineering managers, technical leads, engineers, and lab/testing support teams in a highly collaborative environment.

  Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
  • 6+ years of industry experience or 4+ years with an advanced degree.
  • Strong experience in medical device development within a design controls environment.
  • Experience with catheter-based and/or single-use medical devices.
  • Proven ability to lead technical workstreams and influence cross-functional teams.
  • Strong working knowledge of design controls, DHF documentation, risk management, V&V, traceability, and change control.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience with Windchill or similar PLM/quality systems preferred.
  • Experience with DMR deliverables including prints, specification maps, and BOM creation preferred.
  • Experience with test method development and validation preferred.
  • Background in balloon catheter or catheter-based systems preferred.
  • Familiarity with Class II/III medical device regulations and quality systems preferred.
  • Experience with product or technology integration activities preferred.
  • Self-starter with strong accountability, adaptability, and ability to operate in ambiguity.