Research & Development Engineer - Landauer

Fortive•Glenwood, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Landauer, Inc., a global leader in radiation sciences and part of Fluke Health Solutions, is seeking a Research & Development Engineer to contribute scientific and engineering expertise to the design and development of radiation monitoring devices and the sustainment of existing products. The position works with cross-functional internal and external partners, including physics research and development teams, engineering teams, contract engineering partners, manufacturing, marketing, and sustaining engineering. The engineer supports product development from feasibility through final verification and validation. This includes conducting experiments, helping transition prototypes into manufacturing, supporting newly introduced and existing products, preparing product and test documentation, analyzing and communicating results, and maintaining strong documentation practices and adherence to regulatory and quality standards. Independent project work is conducted under the guidance of process leaders and project facilitators. This is a full-time, exempt position based in Glenwood, Illinois. Fluke Health Solutions offers competitive salary, time off, and benefits, including PTO, paid holidays, and medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on Day 1.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree and four years of experience in physical sciences, such as physics or engineering, preferred.
Understanding of scientific methods for test development and documentation.
Understanding of engineering design fundamentals.
Self-driven, with strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, and able to work independently and in a cross-functional team.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work effectively in cross-cultural environments and partner with Quality, Operations, and Service teams to develop products and improve product reliability.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Python and Jupyter Notebooks programming.
Experience with CoPilot.
Experience with root cause failure analysis methods.

Responsibilities

Work with research and development and engineering teams to develop new products.
Perform experiments to support the development and assessment of new technologies.
Contribute to the transition from product prototyping to final manufacturing by explaining product designs and requirements, helping troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and identifying opportunities to reduce manufacturing costs.
Work with sustaining engineering to support newly introduced products, including explaining designs and requirements, troubleshooting issues, and supporting maintenance.
Work with sustaining engineering to support existing products.
Write product specifications, performance characteristics, test and validation plans, and related documentation for new products.
Contribute to the design and direction of experiments by developing methodologies and reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting data.
Execute research studies under supervision and follow established protocols, supporting product development from feasibility through final verification and validation.
Manage independent projects under the guidance of process leaders and project facilitators.
Organize and analyze data, prepare reports, and communicate experiment status and results.
Maintain strong documentation practices, adhere to regulatory and quality standards, and contribute to scientific integrity and operational excellence.