Research and Development Engineer

Med Institute Inc. in; West Lafayette (IN); Presencial; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Med Institute Inc. is seeking a Research and Development Engineer to apply engineering principles to develop medical devices for client needs. You will drive experiments, prototype development, literature reviews and report results to management and clients.

The role emphasizes timely, technically excellent deliverables, rigorous documentation, IP awareness, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to translate concepts into market-ready solutions.

Qualificações

• BS or higher in Biomedical/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field, MS preferred.
• Proven ability to innovate in developing novel concepts and practical solutions.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and coordinate deliverables and tasks.
• Effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, analyze and report results of experiments, tests, and prototype development.
• Collaborate with management, technical leadership, and clients to complete work.
• Ensure deliverables are technically excellent and completed on time.
• Document deliverables, lab notebooks, and invention disclosures.
• Maintain capabilities to provide technical solutions to clients.
• Understand the IP process and how to protect it.

Conhecimentos

Innovative

Project planning

Communication skills

Professionalism

Legal work authorization (US)

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering or related field

Master's degree preferred

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Research and Development Engineer (Finance)

Requisition ID 2026-20397

Posting Date 19 hours ago (10/30/2026 11:00 PM)

Job Location(s) West Lafayette IN United States

Job Locations US-IN-West Lafayette

Travel 10-20%

Shift Type 1st shift

Position Type Full Time

Company Med Institute Inc.

Category Engineering

Why Join Us

MED Institute partners with medical device companies to bring innovative technologies to market. With expertise in regulatory strategy, clinical trial design, and technical consulting, our cross-disciplinary team supports clients from concept through commercialization. We're passionate about improving healthcare through collaboration, innovation, and service excellence.

Overview

The Research and Development Engineer is responsible for application of engineering principles to research and develop various medical devices, based on client needs. These responsibilities include completing project deliverables and tasks to support the evaluation of medical devices and creation of novel medical device concepts through collaboration with external clients and, upon request, with other Cook companies.

Responsibilities

• Understand client expectations while driving towards scientific excellence.
• Interact with management, technical leadership and clients to plan, complete, analyze and report results of experiments, tests, prototype development, literature reviews, etc.
• Assure that project deliverables and tasks are technically excellent and completed in a timely fashion.
• Document deliverables.
• Assure that appropriate documentation is kept detailing project history (reports, laboratory notebooks, invention disclosures, scientific literature, meeting notes, deliverables, etc.).
• Maintain and develop the technical capabilities necessary to provide technical solutions to clients.
• Understand the intellectual property process and how it is established, harvested, characterized, and protected.

Qualifications

• Technical skills and knowledge: BS (or advanced degree) in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Aided Engineering, Biology or Physiology, or equivalent experience. MS degree preferred.
• Innovative: Proven ability to innovate in the development of novel concepts and creating solutions to technical problems with an eye towards providing practical solutions in a timely manner.
• Task Oriented: Demonstrated knowledge and ability to plan, prioritize, and coordinate the completion of deliverables and tasks.
• Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate and constructively collaborate with colleagues.
• Professionalism: The ability to remain professional and positive in all personal interactions, and provide an example of good work ethic, a willingness to help, and personal discipline in achieving goals.
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. MED Institute does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN) for this employment position.

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