R&D Engineer I: Concept to Commercialization

KLS Martin Group; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KLS Martins is seeking an R&D Engineer I to drive product development from concept to commercialization. You will apply mechanical design principles, translate customer needs into specifications, and use SolidWorks and FEA to ensure robust designs.

Collaboration across production, sales, marketing, and product management is essential to deliver reliable products. You will write and review testing requirements, generate design documentation, and mentor junior staff as responsibilities grow.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Apply mechanical design principles for developing new products.
• Translate customer requirements into engineering specifications.
• Write and advise others of product testing requirements.
• Collaborate between multiple departments: production, sales, marketing, and product management.
• Apply Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to understand device risks and failure modes.
• Create and check design specifications (models & drawings).

Skills

SolidWorks

MS Office

3D CAD modeling

FEA

Technical writing

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

KLS Martins is seeking an R&D Engineer I to drive product development from concept to commercialization. You will apply mechanical design principles, translate customer needs into specifications, and use SolidWorks and FEA to ensure robust designs.

Collaboration across production, sales, marketing, and product management is essential to deliver reliable products. You will write and review testing requirements, generate design documentation, and mentor junior staff as responsibilities grow.