RD Engineer

Russell Solutions Group; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Solutions Group in South San Francisco, CA seeks an R&D Engineer to contribute to the design, development, and manufacturability of medical devices, ensuring they meet customer and manufacturability requirements. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, interface with suppliers and physicians, develop new materials and processes, and support design control and transfer to manufacturing.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 3 years of medical device R&D

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of medical device R&D experience.
• Experience with design controls and product development processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new products from concept to market release.
• Design and implement new methodologies, materials, and processes for development and transfer to manufacturing.
• Create detailed documentation throughout research and development stages.
• Work with cross‑functional teams and suppliers to meet requirements and timelines.
• Perform verification testing and feasibility studies; support regulatory efforts.

Skills

SolidWorks

Documentation

Communication

MS Office

Multi‑tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

A venture capital‑backed medical device company is hiring an R&D Engineer who will contribute to the design, development, and manufacturability of products, ensuring that they meet customer and manufacturability requirements. The role will involve interacting with other disciplines within the company, ensuring appropriate process development and feedback, and directly interfacing with suppliers as well as customers (physicians) when required. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing startup at an exciting time in its development.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and develop new products from concept to market release that address market and customer needs.
• Design and implement new methodologies, materials, and processes to support product development and transfer to manufacturing.
• Actively participate and contribute to idea generation such as through brainstorming and IP development.
• Use data-based recommendations when contributing to design change decisions.
• Design and build test and assembly fixtures for both product development and manufacturing.
• Ensure design control requirements are met, manage product development timelines, and work with a cross‑functional team to bring new devices to commercialization in a timely fashion.
• Work within aggressive timelines to manage product development projects, and communicate progress and issues to management promptly.
• Test designs to validate the ability to function as intended and offer design modifications to meet specific market needs.
• Perform verification testing to establish that new devices meet design input specifications.
• Conduct feasibility studies throughout the development process to ensure desired functionality and vet possible enhancements, including planning of outside animal and cadaver studies.
• Develop tools, if required, to accompany marketed devices.
• Create detailed documentation throughout the various stages and steps in research and development.
• Work closely with manufacturing to ensure smooth transitions to commercial production.
• Assume other projects/assignments as assigned.
• May be required to provide technical support for regulatory, clinical, or sales efforts.
• Document invention disclosures to contribute to intellectual property portfolio.

Preferred Qualifications

Education and/or Job Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of medical device R&D experience.

Skills, Abilities, and Requirements

• Proficiency in SolidWorks for solid models and dimensioned drawings.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Strong computer skills and electronic data capture experience.
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritize with flexibility required in a start‑up environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.