R-D Engineer I

About the role

Primary Talent Partners has a new contract opening for a R-D Engineer I with our medical device client in Memphis, TN. This is a 14-month contract with a potential for extension. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must be able to sit on Primary Talent Partners W2 without sponsorship. The R&D/Released Product Engineer I plays a key role in supporting medical devices throughout the product lifecycle, from commercialization through end-of-life. This position is responsible for designing, developing, and improving products while ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory, quality, and manufacturing requirements. The role partners closely with cross-functional teams to execute sustaining engineering initiatives, product enhancements, change management activities, verification and validation efforts, risk management activities, post-market support, and manufacturing transfers. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong engineering fundamentals, sound technical judgment, and the ability to independently execute engineering assignments while collaborating effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Support released products throughout the commercialization-to-end-of-life product lifecycle.
• Execute sustaining engineering projects, product improvements, and design changes that support quality, compliance, manufacturability, and business objectives.
• Develop engineering solutions using sound technical principles, engineering analysis, and risk-based decision making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners including Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Operations, Marketing, Medical Affairs, and Supply Chain to achieve project objectives.

Requirements

Education: BS in Engineering. Experience: Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 0 years of experience.

Skills

• CAD/CREO and GD&T
• Problem solving/Root cause analysis
• Change control

Benefits

ACA-compliant supplemental package available for enrollment (no PTO or standard benefits provided as part of the W2 contract).

Pay

$35.00 - $45.00/hr