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Contract R&D Engineer

The Resource

  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 3 days ago

    Highlights

    This is an excellent opportunity for a recent Engineering graduate or early-career professional to gain hands-on experience in medical device product development, design validation, prototype testing, and FDA documentation. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWinston Salem, NC
    IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
    Company Size50 to 99 employees
    Year Founded1979
    Websitehttp://www.theresource.org/

    Description

    Contract Research & Development (R&D) Engineer

    Location: Winston-Salem, NC
    Job Type: Contract
    Schedule: 1st Shift | Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Pay: Competitive Pay Rate

    Launch Your Engineering Career in the Medical Device Industry

    The Resource is hiring a Contract Research & Development (R&D) Engineer for our client, a leading medical device manufacturer in Winston-Salem, NC. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent Engineering graduate or early-career professional to gain hands-on experience in medical device product development, design validation, prototype testing, and FDA documentation. 

    If you are a motivated problem solver with engineering experience through employment, internships, fellowships, or co-op programs related to medical devices, we encourage you to apply today.

    Key Responsibilities
    • Design new medical device product concepts as assigned by the VP of Engineering
    • Build, test, and evaluate new product prototypes
    • Document final product designs and development activities
    • Assist with design documentation and specifications required for FDA submissions
    • Support validation and verification activities throughout product development
    • Initiate and oversee pre-production runs for new products
    • Help plan ongoing manufacturing and production processes
    • Collaborate with Production teams regarding product improvements and engineering updates
    • Maintain detailed design history files and development records
    • Evaluate raw materials and work with suppliers to identify appropriate components
    • Communicate with physicians regarding product concepts, evaluations, and feedback
    • Attend industry trade shows, exhibitions, and supplier events as needed
    • Analyze technical challenges and develop effective engineering solutions
    • Work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
    Required Qualifications
    • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field
    • Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills
    • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
    • Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
    • Understanding of engineering validation and product development processes
    • Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
    Required Experience
    Candidates must have prior hands-on experience related to medical devices, including one or more of the following:
    • Professional work experience in the medical device industry
    • Medical device internship experience
    • Medical device co-op experience
    • Medical device fellowship experience
    • Medical device research experience involving product design, testing, validation, or development
    Recent Biomedical Engineering graduates are strongly encouraged to apply if they meet the medical device experience requirement.

    Why Apply?
    • Gain valuable experience with an established medical device manufacturer
    • Build your engineering career in a highly regulated and innovative industry
    • Work directly with experienced engineering professionals
    • Monday-Friday schedule with no overtime requirements
    • Competitive pay and professional development opportunities
    Apply Today 

    Ready to launch your career in Research & Development Engineering and Medical Device Product Development? Submit your application or resume today to be considered for this exciting opportunity in Winston-Salem, NC.  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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