Research Development Engineer

Staff R&D Engineer – Medical Devices

Location: Franklin Lakes, NJ (4 days onsite a week)

Duration: 6+ months with possible extension/conversion (Contract#W2 Only)

Client: Medical

Role

Summary:

The Staff R&D Engineer is a key contributor on the Client Specimen Management R&D team, supporting the Specimen Acquisition Platform. This role focuses on designing, testing, and improving medical device/IVD products used for collection and analysis of biological samples. The engineer independently solves complex technical problems, supports new and existing products, and contributes to major development programs.

• Design, develop, test, and troubleshoot medical device/IVD components and systems
• Lead or support major R&D projects and, at times, serve as a technical or project lead
• Develop technical solutions using sound engineering principles, DOE, and data analysis
• Design and execute bench studies, verification and validation activities
• Develop test methods, fixtures, and measurement systems
• Perform statistical analysis and present findings to technical and business stakeholders
• Design and evaluate in vitro and in vivo models for product improvements
• Support material, design, and process changes through design control processes
• Collaborate with vendors and cross-functional teams
• Support development of business cases and evaluation of new technologies
• Ensure compliance with quality systems and regulatory requirements

• Strong foundation in engineering and scientific principles
• Proven technical judgment and problem-solving skills
• Experience leading or contributing to R&D product development projects
• Knowledge of phase-gate product development and design control processes
• Proficiency in CAD tools (Creo, Solid Works, or equivalent)
• Experience with test method development, fixture design, DOE, and MSA
• Familiarity with high-volume manufacturing and design for manufacturability
• Knowledge of Six Sigma / DFSS methodologies
• Strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills
• Experience leading small teams or cross-functional groups is a plus
• FEA/CFD experience is a plus

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