R&D Engineer I

Integer Holdings Corporation; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Adoption benefits

Parental leave

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Integer Holdings Corporation in Minnesota develops cardiovascular medical devices and conducts R&D projects. The role investigates performance issues, coordinates with manufacturing engineering, tooling and manufacturing, and builds design and life-test models with data-driven analysis of results.

You will follow laboratory and field tests, develop new ideas based on results, and work with cross-functional teams to ensure design integrity and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• 0–3 years of experience.
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Solid technical aptitude and independent contributor capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to safety, environmental, security and quality requirements including QMS, FDA regulations, and company procedures.
• Evaluates and applies standard engineering techniques with minor adaptations.
• Performs work involving plans, investigations, surveys, structures, or equipment.
• Applies standard practices and correlates data.
• Reviews test procedures and plans, conducts failure analysis and inspections.
• Investigates, develops and implements new designs and process technologies of moderate scope.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Computers

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

By living according to a common set of values, we create a culture that unifies, embraces the uniqueness we all bring to the company, and positions Integer for long-term success. At Integer, our values are embedded in everything we do.

Customer

We focus on our customers’ success

Innovation

We create better solutions

Collaboration

We create success together

Inclusion

We always interact with others respectfully

Candor

We are open and honest with one another

Integrity

We do the right things and do things right

Job Summary

Conducts research and development projects associated with the design and development of cardiovascular medical devices. Investigates and resolves technical problems involving product performance. Coordinates development and design problems with manufacturing engineering, tooling, and manufacturing. Follows up on the building of design and life test models, analyzing the test results. Follows through on laboratory and field tests and develops new ideas based on results.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Adheres to Integer’s Values and all safety, environmental, security and quality requirements including, but not limited to: Quality Management Systems (QMS), Safety, Environmental and Security Management Systems, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, company policies and operating procedures, and other regulatory requirements.
• Independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications.
• Performs work which involves conventional types of plans, investigations, surveys, structures, or equipment.
• Applies standard practices and techniques in specific situations, adjusts and correlates data.
• Recognizes discrepancies in results and follows operations through a series of related detailed steps or processes.
• Reviews test procedures and plans prior to implementation, conducts failure analysis and inspection on products, processes and materials.
• Investigates, develops and implements new designs and process technologies of moderate scope.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education & Experience

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field
• Minimum Experience: 0-3 years of experience

Knowledge & Skills

• Special Skills: Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to work in a team environment.
• Specialized Knowledge: Computer skills as required by stated accountabilities. Basic word-processing and spreadsheet skills. Problem solving skills. Strong mechanical aptitude.

What Sets You Apart

• You have earned, as a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related technical field and have between 0-3 years of experience.
• While you will have regular support and guidance from more experienced engineers, supervisors or managers, you will demonstrate the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with other associates and cross functional teams.
• You demonstrate a solid technical aptitude with the ability to be an effective contributor to a team or produce results of a technical nature as an individual.
• You demonstrate a competencies in both written and oral communications.
• You maintain a calm demeanor that transcends the high energy, constantly changing production environment.
• You possess a positive, can-do attitude with an underlying belief that failure is not an option.

Salary range for this position is $73,425 - $107,690 per year. Our total rewards program is designed to attract, retain, and motivate associates to contribute to Integer’s success. Our compensation program includes base salary and a cash-based incentive program supporting our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide a comprehensive benefits package with immediate eligibility including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and adoption benefits. Parental leave is available after one year. Optional employee-paid programs include supplemental life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident insurance. Employees are immediately eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan with company matching contributions. We provide 80 hours (10 days) of company designated holidays per year plus an annual allotment of paid time off.

U.S. Applicants: Equal Opportunity Employer. In addition, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.