R&D Engineer IV

Job 2536 – R&D Engineer – Contract (Minneapolis, Minnesota)

Medical Engineering Consultants (MEC) support medical device and pharmaceutical companies by providing specialized resources, knowledge, and expertise to improve efficiency and productivity. Our vision is to align our clients’ needs with the best available talent, proactively identify gaps, and create sustainable solutions that meet regulatory expectations.

Independently conducts development work as part of a major research and/or development project. Receives minimal technical direction or review on broad scope or complex projects. Viewed as an expert in one or more in‑house technologies.

• Drive complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures, leading to new or refined technologies, products, materials, processes, equipment, or scientific methods to broaden intellectual property in key strategic areas.
• Successfully complete engineering work in one or more of the following: technology development, product design and development, test of materials, preparation of specifications, process study, research investigation, animal and clinical studies, and report preparation.
• Provide guidance to product and technology teams.
• Assess the feasibility and soundness of alternative engineering processes, products, or equipment.
• Coordinate, manage, and document project goals and progress, and recommend appropriate revisions.
• Interface with physicians and cath‑lab personnel to identify needs, obtain feedback on concepts and performance of new devices, and translate customer needs into product concepts.
• Develop and coach others on engineering documentation.
• Train and/or provide work direction to technicians and less experienced engineers.
• Lead engineering teams to the successful completion of project goals.
• Demonstrate PDP/TPD system knowledge through coaching and delivery of high‑quality, high‑impact deliverables.

Build quality into all aspects of work by maintaining compliance with all quality requirements.

• Bachelor’s Degree: 9–13 years of experience
• Master’s Degree: 7–11 years of experience
• Doctorate (PhD): 4–8 years of experience
• Experience in medical device packaging and design verification
• Experience in acquisitions projects within the packaging engineering function

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other duties:
This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.