Research and Development Engineer

Cook Group • West Lafayette, IN

22h

About The Position

The Research and Development Engineer applies engineering principles to research and develop medical devices based on client needs. The role supports evaluation of medical devices and development of novel medical device concepts by completing project deliverables and tasks in collaboration with external clients and, upon request, other Cook companies. The engineer works with management, technical leadership, and clients to plan, conduct, analyze, and report experiments, tests, prototype development, and literature reviews. The role also requires maintaining thorough project documentation and developing the technical capabilities needed to provide client solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Aided Engineering, Biology, or Physiology, or equivalent experience.
• Proven ability to innovate in developing novel concepts and creating solutions to technical problems, with a focus on practical and timely solutions.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to plan, prioritize, and coordinate the completion of deliverables and tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate constructively with colleagues.
• Ability to remain professional and positive in personal interactions, demonstrate a good work ethic and willingness to help, and exercise personal discipline in achieving goals.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not intended.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand client expectations while pursuing scientific excellence.
• Work with management, technical leadership, and clients to plan, complete, analyze, and report experiments, tests, prototype development, and literature reviews.
• Ensure project deliverables and tasks are technically excellent and completed in a timely manner.
• Document project deliverables.
• Maintain appropriate records of project history, including reports, laboratory notebooks, invention disclosures, scientific literature, meeting notes, and deliverables.
• Maintain and develop technical capabilities needed to provide technical solutions to clients.
• Understand the intellectual property process, including how intellectual property is established, harvested, characterized, and protected.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level