Research Engineer, Electrical Concept Development

Cook Medical • West Lafayette, IN

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About The Position

Cook Advanced Technologies (Cook AT) offers an exciting start-up atmosphere with the security of a large company and is passionate about making a difference in improving the health and well-being of patients worldwide. Cook AT is currently accepting applications for a Research Engineer with an Electrical Engineering background. The person in this position is responsible for applying engineering principles to address unmet clinical needs: designing, developing and testing new concepts. This role primarily focuses on electrical, electronic, and electromechanical design within Cook Advanced Technologies, and may also support other Cook companies as needed.

Requirements

• Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field with an electrical focus, or 5 years equivalent experience in medical device industry.
• Proficient with hardware/software integration.
• Proficient with programming for data acquisition, signal processing and control instrumentation.
• Proficient at instrumentation design, including schematic design, component specification, PCB layout, mechanical packaging, assembly and troubleshooting.
• Experience with design of electromechanical systems, including coils, motors, actuators, transducers, MEMS.
• Experience with at least two of the following programming languages: Python, C, C++, R, and MATLAB.
• Experience with RF design techniques.
• Experience with modern closed-loop control techniques.
• Experience with common AI/ML models.

Nice To Haves

• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a regulated environment.
• Professional demeanor, positive attitude, and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews and analyze prior research to understand unmet clinical and technical needs.
• Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to define functional, usability, manufacturability, and safety requirements for concept solutions.
• Brainstorm design solutions for addressing defined requirements.
• Develop research and development strategies for reducing design ideas to practice and demonstrating their feasibility.
• Design and prototype medical device concepts, including: Analog and digital circuit design, Microcontroller-based systems, Electromechanical actuator and transducer design, Data acquisition and signal processing systems, Circuit layout and fabrication, Mechanical packaging.
• Perform testing, troubleshooting, and validation of prototypes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety standards, particularly IEC 60601.
• Maintain thorough documentation of project work, including reports, lab notebooks, invention disclosures, and meeting notes.
• Support intellectual property development by identifying, characterizing, and protecting novel ideas.
• Complete training on applicable Quality System procedures and understand the importance of engineering work in achieving quality objectives and ensuring safe, effective medical devices.
• Demonstrate initiative and self-direction in all aspects of work.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees