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Contract R&D Engineer

The Resource

  • Bloomington, IN
  • 25 days ago

    Highlights

    The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology and prior hands-on experience through employment, internships, fellowships, co-op programs, or other practical medical device-related experience. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree (4-year degree minimum) in Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBloomington, IN
    IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
    Company Size50 to 99 employees
    Year Founded1979
    Websitehttp://www.theresource.org/

    Description

    Contract Research & Development (R&D) Engineer
    Medical Device Industry | Entry-Level Engineering Opportunity

    Location: Bloomington, IN
    Schedule: 1st Shift | Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
    Pay: Competitive Pay Rate
    Position Type: Contract | No Overtime Required

    The Resource is hiring a Contract Research & Development (R&D) Engineer for our client, a leading medical device manufacturer located in Bloomington, IN.

    Are you a recent Biomedical Engineering graduate or early-career engineering professional looking to launch your career in the medical device industry? This opportunity offers hands-on experience developing innovative medical products while working alongside experienced engineering professionals in a regulated manufacturing environment.

    The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology and prior hands-on experience through employment, internships, fellowships, co-op programs, or other practical medical device-related experience. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable industry experience in product development, design validation, regulatory documentation, and manufacturing support.

    Key Responsibilities
    • Design and develop new medical device product concepts as assigned by the VP of Engineering
    • Build, evaluate, and test prototype medical devices
    • Analyze product performance and document final design specifications
    • Assist with preparation of engineering documentation and FDA submission requirements
    • Support design validation and verification activities
    • Initiate and oversee pre-production runs for new products
    • Assist with planning and implementation of ongoing production processes
    • Collaborate with production teams regarding product updates, enhancements, and design changes
    • Maintain comprehensive design history files and engineering documentation
    • Evaluate and source raw materials through vendor interactions
    • Consult with physicians regarding product concepts and product evaluations
    • Attend industry trade shows to research materials, technologies, and industry trends
    • Work independently and collaboratively on engineering projects
    • Support continuous improvement initiatives across the product development lifecycle
    • Remain adaptable and effective in a fast-paced engineering environment
    Required Qualifications
    • Bachelor's Degree (4-year degree minimum) in Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field
    • Experience or understanding of product validation and verification processes
    Required Experience
    Candidates must have relevant medical device experience through one or more of the following:
    • On-the-job medical device industry experience
    • Engineering internship experience
    • Fellowship programs
    • Co-op programs
    • Medical device research projects
    • Product development experience involving regulated medical devices
    Recent Biomedical Engineering graduates with applicable internship, co-op, fellowship, or medical device project experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

    Why Apply?
    • Gain experience in the growing medical device industry
    • Work directly on the development of innovative healthcare products
    • Build expertise in FDA-regulated product development
    • Expand your engineering, validation, and documentation skills
    • Excellent opportunity for recent engineering graduates
    • Stable Monday-Friday schedule with no overtime requirements
    • Competitive pay and valuable industry experience
    Apply Today

    Ready to take the next step in your engineering career? Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable experience with an established medical device manufacturer in Bloomington, IN.

    Apply online today to be considered for this Contract Research & Development Engineer opportunity. Email your resume to Julia Yeargan at jyeargan@theresource.com.
     

    About Company

    The Resource is a full-service staffing, professional recruiting and consulting firm based in North Carolina. Privately owned and operated for over 30 years, people are at the heart of our organization, and we take a hands-on approach to each client and candidate relationship.

    At The Resource, we’re passionate about assisting candidates in finding the next step in their career path, and ensuring it’s a role in a company where they will enjoy growing personally and professionally long-term. Utilizing The Core Assessment in the screening process, we’re able to understand a person’s innate unchanging nature and help individual’s learn about themselves. Our professional recruiters then utilize the candidate’s skill set and The Core results to match them to available positions in organizations where they will thrive. Further, we coach candidates on how to best market themselves for a given job.

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