R&D Engineer I (34655)

Kls Martin Lp; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

KLS Martin Lp in Jacksonville, FL seeks an R&D Engineer I to drive product development from concept to commercialization. This role covers research, design, testing, and validation, with SolidWorks CAD and MS Office used daily, plus mentoring as projects grow.

You will translate customer needs into specifications, prepare design drawings, run tests, and collaborate across production, sales, and management to ensure reliable, scalable products.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Bioengineering, Biomedical) or comparable technical/medical field.
• Prior experience with 3D CAD modeling software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Apply mechanical design principles for developing new products.
• Translate customer requirements into engineering specifications.
• Write protocols, test reports and other documents.
• Design and execute tests to verify product performance, reliability, and usability.
• Collaborate and coordinate between multiple departments: production, sales, marketing, and product management.

Skills

Team collaboration

Leadership and supervisory

Public speaking

Written and verbal communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Bioengineering, Biomedical) or comparable

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Jacksonville, FL 32246
PositionType: Full Time
Education Level: 4Year Degree
Travel Percentage: Negligible
Job Shift: Day

Job Summary

The R&D Engineer I is responsible for development of product from concept to commercialization. This includes research, planning, idea creation and realization, concept development, specification generation, maintenance of product designs, testing and validation protocols, as well as effective communication with team members, management, and customers. As project responsibilities increase, the R&D engineer will be expected to provide additional leadership and technical mentoring along with more cross‑functional group interaction internally and externally. Participates in product development teams and is responsible for assigned engineering deliverables.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Apply mechanical design principles for developing new products.
• Translate or derive customer requirements into engineering specifications.
• Write and advise others of product testing requirements.
• Use SolidWorks CAD software and MS Office applications.
• Identify technical requirements of the customer, in collaboration with other team members.
• Create and check design specifications (models & drawings).
• Abide by regulatory and internal guidelines for the design and manufacturing of our products.
• Apply finite element analysis (FEA) to understand device risks and failure modes.
• Prepare solid models for 3D printing.
• Write protocols, test reports and other documents.
• Design and execute tests to simulate product use for verifying and validating product performance, reliability, and usability.
• Use basic statistical tools to evaluate and derive conclusions from test data or dimensional analysis.
• Participate in the creation and maintenance of files specific to project assignment.
• Collaborate and coordinate between multiple departments: production, sales, marketing, and product management.

Qualifications – Educational and Experience Requirements

• BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Bioengineering, Biomedical) or comparable technical/medical field.
• Prior experience with 3D CAD modeling software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office applications.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Adhere to and support KLS Martins quality and safety policies and procedures.
• Learn new software quickly.
• Retrieve and interpret documentation.
• Customer support skills.
• Work independently under minimal supervision.
• Communicate and collaborate efficiently with a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels internally and externally.
• Problem solving and decision making.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Critical thinking.
• Adaptability and flexibility.

Skill Requirements

• Typing/computer keyboard.
• Utilize computer software (specified above).
• Retrieve and compile information.
• Maintain records/logs.
• Verify data and information.
• Organize and prioritize information/tasks.
• Operate office equipment.
• Advanced mathematical concepts (fractions, decimals, ratios, percentages, graphs).
• Verbal communication.
• Written communication.
• Public speaking/group presentations.
• Research, analyze and interpret information.
• Investigate, evaluate, recommend action.
• Leadership and supervisory, managing people.
• Basic mathematical concepts (e.g., add, subtract).
• Abstract mathematical concepts (interpolation, inference, frequency, reliability, formulas, equations, statistics).

Physical Requirements

• Sitting for extended periods.
• Extended periods viewing computer screen.
• Walking.
• Reading.
• Speaking.
• Hearing/listening.
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance.
• Lifting/carrying up to 20 pounds various items.
• Repetitive motions.
• Pushing/pulling.
• Bending/stooping.
• Reaching/grasping.
• Writing.

Hazards

Normal office environment.