The Research and Development Engineer 2 will be a technical leader and/or growing subject matter expert, applying engineering principles to solve technical challenges and ensuring products meet clinical needs, safety requirements, and quality standards.
In this role, they may have the following responsibilities:
- Lead portions of projects/programs while also supporting other project teams, as needed.
- Collaborate across functional department(s), grow and advance their area of technical expertise, and provide guidance and technical leadership within their area.
- Contribute to the development of best practices in focus area(s) of work.
- Continue to perform the functions, duties, and expectations of the Research and Development Engineer 1 at a high level, as applicable.
- Responsibilities for supporting technical leadership may include:
- Leading technical development for portions of projects/programs.
- Support key design decisions to ensure quality of design selection to meet customer needs.
- Attainment of goals within area of expertise.
- Responsibilities for providing subject matter expertise may include:
- Work within project/program team(s) to identify and agree on focus area(s) for their projects across the functional department(s).
- Conduct research and contribute to the development of best practices in focus area(s).
- Support and contribute to the creation of procedures or white paper guidance for functional groups.
- Deploy knowledge and support the correct implementation of new concepts and/or approaches.
- Interact with SME’s, physicians, and product managers to develop innovative medical devices to improve patient care, as applicable.
- Assumes in interpreting data, organizing, executing, and coordinating project activities within portions of projects/programs.
- Develop and execute activities and documentation to create and maintain design history files.
- Assists with the development and implementation of new processes and solutions that will impact the achievement of the department business metrics.
- Utilize and implement engineering knowledge and technical expertise to support the department.
- Provide technical input on company intellectual property relevant to area of work to drive innovation and IP generation.
- Assist with innovative and creative problem-solving techniques to develop and implement cutting edge medical devices and technologies, overcoming complex engineering challenges and driving product/process excellence to support projects/programs within the department.
- Collaborate, communicate, and manage effective relationships with cross functional groups to support the achievement of project milestones.
- Learn the organization’s business processes and systems, as applicable to your duties and responsibilities.
- Comply with Quality, Regulatory, and company policies and systems.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 3 years’ relevant experience. Relevant advanced degrees (Master’s or PhD) may reduce the experience requirement by 2-4 years.
- Experience in a technical role within Medical Device or regulated industry/adjacent experience.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- 3 years of relevant engineering experience
- Technical experience in the medical device industry or a regulated or adjacent industry
- Relevant master's or doctoral degree may reduce the experience requirement by 2–4 years
What We Do
At Cook, we are building our future on Invention, Connection, People, and Community. As a privately owned company, we can look at the world our own way and do what we feel passionate about. What are we passionate about? That’s simple: Making unique, quality products and connecting with people to improve lives on both sides of the device. Central to our focus on building deep connections is our belief in the importance of identifying innovative solutions to help customers, patients, employees, and communities thrive. We understand that our ongoing success will come from creating inclusive, supportive, and healthy environments where we can prosper together. Our people are our greatest asset and are at the heart of everything we do. Come build with us.
