R&D Engineer I

Imperative Care; Campbell (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401k plan

Health benefits

Generous PTO

Parental leave

Job summary

Imperative Care in Campbell, CA is seeking an R&D Engineer I to join our on-site team. You’ll participate in early design and development of endovascular-interventional medical devices, collaborating with engineers and technicians to move concepts toward prototypes and product documentation.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and up to two years of experience, familiarity with Minitab and CAD tools, plus knowledge of GMP/ISO quality systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline.
• Experience or coursework with statistical analysis software (Minitab) and CAD tools.
• Familiarity with fabrication tools and 3D printing equipment is preferred.
• Knowledge of GMP, ISO 9001, and regulatory terminology is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the early phase of design and development of endovascular-interventional medical devices.
• Participate in brainstorming, conceptualization and prototyping with guidance from senior engineers.
• Create documentation including design drawings, testing reports, and engineering analyses.
• Support studies, testing, and protocols according to project plans.
• Ensure proper documentation of technical activities and collaboration with technicians.
• Perform Design Verification testing and participate in design validation activities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline

Tools

Minitab or similar

CAD (SolidWorks, ProE)

3D printing equipment

Job description

Job Title: R&D Engineer, I

Location

: This position is based in our Campbell, California offices. This position is on-site and full time, with some travel.

Why Imperative Care?

Do you want to make a real impact on patients? Imperative Care is changing the way stroke is treated.As part of our team, you’d be developing breakthroughs that will revolutionize the future of stroke care. Every day, the technologies that we develop at Imperative Care directly impact human lives. Our focus is on the needs of the patient, and they come first in everything we do.

What You’ll Do

As a new professional in R&D, this role will assist in the early phase of design and development of endovascular-interventional medical devices. This position will participate in creative brainstorming, conceptualization and realization (prototyping) of new devices with guidance and in conjunction with other more experienced engineers. Responsibilities will include problem solving, hypothesis testing, test method development, design documentation, specification setting, prototyping, testing, data analysis, and report generation

• Create detailed specifications, construct prototypes, and test new products or current product enhancements
• Support studies and experiments, product testing, and protocols in accordance with project plans
• Assist in design of new products or product enhancements in a cost-effective and timely manner and with an understanding of how the product will be manufactured
• Help create documentation including design drawings, testing reports, engineering reports, and other technical documents in accordance with our quality system requirements
• Collaborate with technicians in completing device testing/inspection, prototype construction and ensure technical activities are properly documented
• Perform Design Verification testing and participate in design validation activities

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or related discipline and less than 2 years of professional experience; or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Statistical analysis Software (Minitab or similar) and CAD (Solidworks, ProE, similar).
• Knowledge of fabrication and operation of machine shop equipment (mill, lathe, drill press, etc.), and 3D printing equipment preferred
• Previous experience in product design from concept to regulatory marketing approval preferred
• Knowledge of regulated quality systems such as GMPs, ISO 9001, and the MDD

Employee Benefits

include a stake in our collective success with stock options, bonus, competitive salaries, a 401k plan, health benefits, generous PTO, and a parental leave program.

Salary Range: $90,000 – 96,000/annually

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Imperative Care considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity, as well as location, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

The posted salary range reflects compensation for employees based in the local Bay Area market. For candidates hired outside of this geographic area, compensation may vary and be adjusted based on location, local market conditions, and other factors