Device Research & Early Development Engineer - Indianola

Bayer AG; Indianola (PA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision

Dental

Retirement

PTO

Sick leave

Job summary

Bayer AG seeks a highly qualified engineer for device research and early development in Indianola, PA. The role focuses on early research and lab-based experiments evaluating new medical device technologies, coordinating testing, and managing lab assets to ensure projects stay on schedule.

The candidate will design, calculate, and specify engineering documents while staying current with best practices and regulatory standards. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD degree required.
• Strong engineering and scientific foundations needed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; independent and team work capable.

Responsibilities

• Develop test methods and protocols for evaluating medical devices.
• Design and develop electromechanical prototypes and models.
• Coordinate experiments across cross-functional teams and manage lab assets.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings to program teams.

Skills

Engineering concepts

Analytical skills

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD

Tools

Python

Job description

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ‘Health for all Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

Device Research & Early Development Engineer - Indianola

Device Research and Early Development Engineer – Indianola, PA

Purpose

We are seeking a seeking a motivated individual to join our team, focused on early research and development of medical devices. In this role, individuals will primarily work in a laboratory setting to design and perform experiments and evaluate technologies of interest for the business. Individuals will also be responsible for coordinating testing in the lab and managing lab assets, including various measurement systems.

Responsible for the design, planning, execution, documentation, commissioning, and handover of specific technical work packages, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. This role involves detailed engineering for a specific discipline, including the design, calculation, and specification of related engineering documents, as well as field engineering. The Project Engineer stays current with best practices and relevant internal and external regulations, implementing these standards throughout the project lifecycle.

No relocation or Sponsorship is available for this position.

Your Tasks & Responsibilities

Candidates will perform in a wide range of tasks including:

• Develop test methods and protocols to be used for evaluation of medical devices;
• Develop test fixtures to characterize of medical devices and technologies;
• Design and develop electromechanical prototypes based on a variety of technologies;
• Design and develop simulated anatomical and physiological models for product testing;
• Setup and execute experimental tests in a laboratory setting;
• Perform data analysis and prepare technical reports and presentations;
• Prepare and present findings to cross functional program teams and external entities;
• Coordinate experiments across members of a cross-functional team
• Manage laboratory assets such as measurement equipment and consumables;
• Contribute to deliverables in support of fielded products and products under development.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of a Master’s, or PhD program;
• Knowledge and application of engineering and scientific concepts;
• Ability to apply technology, engineering concepts and methodologies to develop solutions;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with development of test fixtures;
• Previous lab or medical device experience;
• Experience with data analysis in Python;
• Experience with hardware design or rapid prototyping;
• Experience with electrical design and development of custom sensors or measurement equipment.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $86,320.00 to $129,480.00. Additional compensation may include a bonus or incentive compensation (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc..

This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

This posting will be available for application until at least 9-15-26.

Your Application

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Location

United States : Pennsylvania : Indianola