Medical Device R&D Engineer — Innovate & Prototype

Med Institute Inc.; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Med Institute Inc. in West Lafayette, IN, is seeking a Research and Development Engineer to apply engineering principles to create and evaluate medical devices for client needs. This full-time on-site role requires 10–20% travel and a mindset of scientific excellence.

You will plan experiments, develop prototypes, document results, and contribute to regulatory strategy and invention disclosures while collaborating with management, clients, and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• BS (or advanced degree) in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Aided Engineering, Biology or Physiology, or equivalent experience. MS degree preferred.
• Proven ability to innovate in the development of novel concepts and creating solutions to technical problems with an eye towards providing practical solutions in a timely manner.
• Task Oriented: demonstrated knowledge and ability to plan, prioritize, and coordinate the completion of deliverables and tasks.
• Communication Skills: ability to effectively communicate and constructively collaborate with colleagues.
• Professionalism: maintain professionalism and positive attitude in all interactions; strong work ethic and discipline.
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States; MED Institute does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status.

Responsibilities

• Understand client expectations while driving towards scientific excellence.
• Interact with management, technical leadership and clients to plan, complete, analyze and report results of experiments, tests, prototype development, literature reviews, etc.
• Assure that project deliverables and tasks are technically excellent and completed in a timely fashion.
• Document deliverables.
• Assure that appropriate documentation is kept detailing project history (reports, laboratory notebooks, invention disclosures, scientific literature, meeting notes, deliverables, etc.).
• Maintain and develop the technical capabilities necessary to provide technical solutions to clients.
• Understand the intellectual property process and how it is established, harvested, characterized, and protected.

Skills

Innovative thinking

Task oriented

Communication skills

Professionalism

Education

BS in Biomedical Engineering or related field

MS degree preferred

Tools

CAD

Job description

Med Institute Inc. in West Lafayette, IN, is seeking a Research and Development Engineer to apply engineering principles to create and evaluate medical devices for client needs. This full-time on-site role requires 10–20% travel and a mindset of scientific excellence.

You will plan experiments, develop prototypes, document results, and contribute to regulatory strategy and invention disclosures while collaborating with management, clients, and cross-functional teams.