Sr R&D Engineer - WaveMark

Cardinal Health? Wave Mark? Solutions is a digitally automated clinical supply chain solution that transforms healthcare operations. Leveraging predictive modeling, automated inventory management, and expert support, Wave Mark empowers health systems to optimize clinical workflows, improve efficiency, and enhance patient safety. Our offerings span operating rooms, procedural labs, clinical labs, and nursing units, providing hospitals with enterprise-wide supply chain visibility. Utilizing advanced barcode and RFID technology, Wave Mark links product usage directly to the patient record at the Moment Of Care (MOC), delivering real‑time insights and critical documentation to protect patients from recalled or expired products.

This role focuses on designing and developing mechanical parts (injection molded/sheet metal) considering customer needs, RFID performance, and manufacturability. Responsibilities include design review using FEA and 3D printing, creating GD&T drawings in Solidworks, and managing documentation (parts, assemblies, ECOs) in Arena. The position also involves designing and executing tests, collaborating with contract manufacturers, and adapting to project priorities.

• Design injection molded or sheet metal mechanical parts with consideration for customer needs, RFID performance, and manufacturability.
• Review designs using Finite Element Analysis, 3D printing, prototyping, creating drawings/specs, integrating industrial design considerations, etc.
• Create drawings following GD&T.
• Update models and drawings using Solidworks.
• Create new parts, assemblies, deviations, supplier change requests, and ECOs using Arena. Document sourcing, datasheets, specifications, change rationale, etc. for ECOs.
• Create and update documentation to support assembly procedures and processes using good communication skills and documentation practices.
• Design test methods for evaluating design changes. Complete testing personally or work with technician to complete test. Document test results and report out to team.
• Work closely with contract manufacturer to evaluate potential design or assembly changes. Visit supplier as needed, 4‑12 times per year.
• Support positive improvements to quality system and other group processes.
• Make recommendations for test equipment or software packages based upon group needs.
• Adapt to project prioritization based on business and customer needs.
• Monitor health of the installed base and investigate issues as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field preferred
• 2+ years of experience in mechanical design engineering preferred
• Experience with Solid Works is required, Solid Works FEA module a plus.
• Knowledge of PLM tools (Arena preferred)
• Familiarity with rapid prototyping methods and common manufacturing methods, including sheet metal, various molding techniques, and machining preferred
• Familiarity with RFID Technology and Linux OS a plus
• Command of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel; excellent communication and presentation skills, and extreme attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, working with minimal supervision
• Travel Expectations: 5‑10%

Anticipated salary range: $90,200 - $115,830

Bonus eligible: No

Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well‑being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlex Pay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
• Work‑Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 1/5/26
* if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

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Candidates who are back‑to‑work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.