R&D Engineer I

Integer•Plymouth, MN

About The Position

Conducts research and development projects associated with the design and development of cardiovascular medical devices, investigates and resolves technical problems involving product performance, and coordinates design and development issues with manufacturing engineering, tooling, and manufacturing. Follows up on the building of design and life-test models, analyzes test results, conducts laboratory and field tests, and develops new ideas based on their results. The role independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment for minor adaptations and modifications. Work involves conventional plans, investigations, surveys, structures, or equipment, applying standard practices and techniques to specific situations, adjusting and correlating data, and recognizing discrepancies through related steps or processes. The engineer reviews test procedures and plans before implementation, conducts failure analysis and product, process, and material inspections, and investigates, develops, and implements new designs and process technologies of moderate scope. The position requires adherence to Integer’s values and applicable safety, environmental, security, quality, regulatory, and company requirements, including QMS and FDA regulations. The engineer works with regular support and guidance from more experienced engineers, supervisors, or managers, while contributing independently and collaboratively with associates and cross-functional teams. Other duties may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
0–3 years of experience.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work in a team environment and independently.
Computer skills appropriate to the role’s accountabilities, including basic word-processing and spreadsheet skills.
Problem-solving skills.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Ability to contribute to technical work individually and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Ability to maintain a calm demeanor in a high-energy, constantly changing production environment.
Positive, can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

Conduct research and development projects for the design and development of cardiovascular medical devices.
Investigate and resolve technical problems involving product performance.
Coordinate development and design problems with manufacturing engineering, tooling, and manufacturing.
Follow up on the building of design and life-test models and analyze test results.
Conduct laboratory and field tests and develop new ideas based on results.
Independently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, making minor adaptations and modifications as needed.
Apply standard practices and techniques, adjust and correlate data, and recognize discrepancies through related detailed steps or processes.
Review test procedures and plans before implementation.
Conduct failure analysis and inspection on products, processes, and materials.
Investigate, develop, and implement new designs and process technologies of moderate scope.
Adhere to Integer values and applicable safety, environmental, security, quality, regulatory, and company requirements.
Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

Base salary and a cash-based incentive program.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Adoption benefits.
Parental leave available after one year.
Optional employee-paid supplemental life, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance.
401(k) plan with company matching contributions; immediate eligibility.
80 hours (10 days) of company-designated holidays per year.
Annual allotment of paid time off.