Sr R&D Engineer

Cardinal Health•Chicopee, MA

1d•$90,200 - $115,830•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior R&D Engineer will support Sustainable Technologies Reprocessing in New Product Development to expand the current reprocessing portfolio, and maintenance of business activities for legacy products. Schedule : 3x a week in office

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering preferred
2+ years of experience in New Product Development preferred
Knowledge of Medical Device Design Controls
Strong statistical analysis (MiniTab) and test method development
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Developed leadership, problem solving, decision making, and presentation skills

Nice To Haves

Preferred Certifications: DFSS

Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Contribution: Leads small-scale R&D projects from conception to completion, and serves as a critical core team member on large-scale new product development and sustaining engineering initiatives.
Product Feasibility & Innovation: Conducts in-depth research and analysis of existing products and technologies to assess suitability for reprocessing and identify opportunities for innovative refurbishment solutions.
Reverse Engineering & Performance Definition: Executes comprehensive reverse engineering of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) products to define critical performance criteria, material characteristics, and design specifications.
Design & Verification: Develops robust product performance specifications, designs and validates test methods, and establishes verification and validation protocols to ensure product safety, efficacy, and compliance.
Project Management & Communication: Provides clear, concise, and regular updates on project status, timelines, and budgetary expenditures to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and proactive issue resolution.
Strategic Execution: Drives the successful execution of R&D-led projects by applying focused effort, fostering transparent communication, and implementing streamlined processes to meet existing and new commitments.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborates effectively with diverse cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Design Quality Engineering (DQE), Regulatory Affairs (RA), and Manufacturing, to ensure seamless product development and launch.
Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement: Proactively identifies, analyzes, and implements effective technical solutions to complex engineering challenges, driving continuous improvement in product design and processes.
Autonomy & Growth: Operates with a degree of independent judgment within established parameters, seeking general guidance on routine tasks and more detailed instruction on novel or highly complex projects, fostering continuous professional development.

Benefits

Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off plan
Health savings account (HSA)
401k savings plan
Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Work-Life resources
Paid parental leave
Healthy lifestyle programs