R&D Engineer

R&D Engineer II

Job Summary:

Talent Software Services is in search of an R&D Engineer for a contract position in Maple Grove, MN. The opportunity will be one year with a strong chance for a long-term extension.

Develops products, materials, processes, or equipment for projects of moderate complexity. Under limited supervision/guidance, compiles, analyses, and reports operational, test, and research data to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified products, processes, and materials. This person will be working with other engineers, the design assurance team, and PM staff.

• Fully participates in and successfully contributes to project teams, typically including the following activities: product design and development, test of materials, preparation of specifications, process capability studies, research investigations (animal and clinical studies), report preparation, and process/test documentation.
• Works independently to plan and schedule own activities necessary to meet timelines.
• Designs and coordinates standard engineering tests and experiments.
• Designs, procures, and fabricates tooling and fixtures.
• Performs troubleshooting on new products/process problems as related to design, material, or process.
• Summarises, analyses, and draws conclusions from test results.
• Prepares standard reports/documentation to communicate results to the technical community.
• Responsible for engineering documentation.
• Invents/creates concepts and designs for new products/processes and submits idea disclosures.
• May train and/or provide work direction to technicians.
• Works cooperatively with process development, quality, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical, and marketing to ensure project success.
• Demonstrates PDP/TPD system knowledge through delivery of high-quality deliverables.
• Build Quality into all aspects of their work by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements.

• An engineering or physics degree is required
• 2 years of experience (internship experience will not be considered for # of years of experience)
• Hands-on lab experience and test methods
• MS Office, Operation of equipment & testers

• Tooling / Fixturing experience.
• 3D print

If this job is a match for your background, we would be honoured to receive your application!

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