Senior R&D Engineer – Medical Device​/IVD

Senior R&D Engineer – Medical Device / IVD

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$65.00/hr - $72.00/hr

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Our client, a US Fortune 250 company and a global Medical technology corporation serving customers in Clinical Labs, Health care research & Pharmaceutical industry, seeks an accomplished Senior R&D Engineer – Medical Device / IVD.

Job Title: Senior R&D Engineer – Medical Device / IVD

Location: Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 (Onsite 4 days per week)

Duration: 8-month contract (with possible extension)

Pay Rate: $65/hr – $72/hr (depending on experience)

Relocation Expenses/Assistance: NO

• Monday–Friday

• Proven experience leading R&D product development projects in medical device or IVD environments
• Strong engineering fundamentals with first-principles problem‑solving approach
• Hands‑on experience with design, testing, analysis, and troubleshooting
• Solid CAD modeling experience (Creo, Solid Works, or equivalent)

The Senior R&D Engineer will support the Specimen Acquisition Platform within the Specimen Management business, contributing to R&D initiatives under the Enterprise Cost‑To‑Win (eCTW) program. This role focuses on product development and engineering support for medical device and IVD systems related to the collection, preservation, manipulation, and analysis of biological samples, including human blood. The position requires strong technical leadership, hands‑on execution, and the ability to solve complex engineering problems in a regulated environment.

• Lead and support design and development of advanced biomedical solutions for existing and new medical device products
• Provide engineering support across development, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and optimization of systems and components
• Develop independent technical approaches to complex engineering problems using sound engineering principles
• Design and develop in vivo and in vitro models to evaluate product features and improvements
• Execute design of experiments (DOE) using experimental, computational, and analytical methods
• Develop robust test methods, design test fixtures, and perform MSA
• Lead benchtop studies, tolerance stack‑up analysis, and design verification and validation activities
• Interface with vendors on materials, components, and specifications
• Conduct root‑cause analysis and resolve product and process issues
• Perform statistical data analysis and present findings to peers and leadership
• Support material, design, and process changes through formal design control processes
• Act as a primary technical contact for programs, contracts, and projects
• Ensure compliance with quality policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements

• Strong background in scientific and engineering fundamentals
• Demonstrated technical judgment, critical thinking, and systematic problem‑solving skills
• Experience guiding teams or individuals through complex technical challenges
• Proficiency with CAD tools (Creo, Solid Works, or equivalent)
• Hands‑on experience with test method development and benchtop testing
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Experience with design for manufacturability, including injection‑molded components
• Proficiency with statistical tools, DOE, and data analysis software (e.g., Minitab)
• Knowledge of phase‑gate product development processes
• Familiarity with Six Sigma (DMAIC) and DFSS methodologies

• Experience leading small cross‑functional teams
• Proficiency with FEA and/or CFD modeling tools
• Experience in tightly controlled, regulated manufacturing environments

Sajag Bhardwaj

Email: sajag.

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