R&D Engineer I: Mechanical Design & Product Validation

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

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.