Landauer, Inc., a global leader in radiation sciences, is looking for a talented and creative Research and Development Engineer that will use knowledge of scientific techniques to contribute to the design and development of radiation monitoring devices and the sustainment of existing products.
This position requires working with cross-functional teams across the company, including external physics research and development teams, internal engineering teams and external contract engineering partners, and representatives from manufacturing, marketing, and sustaining engineering.
This is a full-time, exempt position based in Glenwood, IL. Fluke Health Solutions offers a competitive salary, time off, and benefits. Our offering includes PTO, paid holidays, medical/dental/vision on Day 1 + many more. We want you to bring your whole self to FHS!
Responsibilities include:
- Work with research and development, and engineering teams to develop new products.
- Perform experiments to support the development and assessment of new technologies
- Contribute to the transition from product prototyping to final manufacturing (e.g., to explain product designs and requirements, help troubleshoot manufacturing issues, identify opportunities to reduce manufacturing costs, etc).
- Work with sustaining engineering to support newly introduced products (e.g., to explain product designs and requirements, troubleshoot issues, and support maintenance).
- Work with sustaining engineering to support existing products.
- Write product specifications, performance characteristics, test and validation plans, and related documentation for new products.
- Contribute to the design and direction of experiments by developing methodologies, reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting data.
- Execute research studies under supervision following established protocols, supporting product development from feasibility through final verification and validation.
- Manage independent projects under the guidance of process leaders and project facilitators.
- Organize and analyze data, prepare reports, and communicate experiment status and results to others.
- Demonstrate strong documentation practices, adherence to regulatory and quality standards, and contribution to a culture of scientific integrity and operational excellence.
Requirements for the position:
- BA/BS + 4 years in Physical Sciences (Physics or Engineering) preferred;
- Understanding of scientific methods for test development and documentation;
- Understanding of engineering design fundamentals;
- Self-driven, with strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, and able to work both independently and in a cross-functional team (required)
- Effective oral and written communication skills (required)
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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Ability to work effectively in cross-cultural environments and partner with Quality, Operations, and Service teams to develop products and improve product reliability.
Additional skills desired:
- Experience with Python and Jupyter Notebooks programming
- Experience with CoPilot
- Experience with root cause failure analysis methods
Fortive Corporation Overview
Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.
We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.
We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.
At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.
At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.
At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating.
Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.
About the TeamSkills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in physical sciences, physics, or engineering
- Four years of experience in physical sciences, physics, or engineering
- Understanding of scientific methods for test development and documentation
- Understanding of engineering design fundamentals
- Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to work effectively in cross-cultural environments
- Ability to partner with Quality, Operations, and Service teams
- Experience with Python and Jupyter Notebooks
- Experience with Copilot
- Experience with root cause failure analysis methods
Fortive Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Fortive and has not been reviewed or approved by Fortive.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is fully paid for 12 weeks for all parents, with fertility coverage via Progyny and generous adoption/surrogacy support. Backup child and adult care plus inclusive eligibility extend support across diverse family structures.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple PPO and HSA medical options include telemedicine and second-opinion services, alongside robust mental-health access through Spring Health with no‑cost therapy sessions. The breadth of medical and behavioral health resources is highlighted as a strength.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) provides a competitive employer match each pay period, with an additional company retirement contribution after one year of service. Financial wellness tools and an employee stock purchase plan further bolster long‑term savings.
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What We Do
Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions. We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions. We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact. At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference. At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone. At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating. Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.
