Senior Research And Development Engineer

Surf Search Inc.; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Surf Search Inc. in Laguna Hills, CA, seeks a Senior R&D Engineer for Clinical Engagement to act as a technical ambassador and hands-on contributor. You will host visiting physicians, demonstrate technologies, and capture VOC/KOL insights to guide future product development.

The role collaborates with global R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Marketing, and Clinical teams. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in medical device engineering (neurovascular or related interventional

Qualifications

• 5+ years of medical device engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, Materials Engineering, or related field.
• Exceptional presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer-facing skills with ability to represent the R&D organization.
• Solid engineering fundamentals in product development, prototyping, testing, or sustaining engineering.
• Experience gathering and translating physician or customer feedback into insights.
• Working knowledge of GMP and ISO 13485 in medical device development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and host physician visits with technical presentations and product demonstrations.
• Present products and R&D capabilities to clinical and non-technical audiences.
• Capture VOC/KOL feedback and translate into product development opportunities.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Clinical Affairs on physician training and engagements.
• Contribute to new product development and sustaining engineering programs.

Skills

Medical device engineering

Presentation skills

Customer-facing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical, Biomedical, or Materials Engineering

Job description

Our medical device client is seeking a Senior R&D Engineer to serve as both a technical ambassador and hands-on engineering contributor at its Laguna Hills R&D Center. This individual will host and present to visiting physicians and clinicians, showcase the company’s technologies, and capture valuable Voice of Customer (VOC) and KOL insights to help guide future product development.

The role will also contribute directly to new product development and sustaining engineering initiatives while collaborating with global R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Marketing, and Clinical teams.

Requirements of the Sr. R&D Engineer- Clinical Engagement

• 5+ years of medical device engineering experience; neurovascular or related interventional device experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, Materials Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Exceptional presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills with confidence presenting to physicians, clinicians, and executives.
• Strong customer-facing skills with the ability to build rapport and effectively represent the R&D organization.
• Solid engineering fundamentals with experience in product development, prototyping, testing, and/or sustaining engineering.
• Experience gathering and translating physician, KOL, or customer feedback into actionable product and design insights.
• Working knowledge of GMP, ISO 13485, and medical device development requirements.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across multicultural, globally distributed teams and time zones.

Responsibilities Sr. R&D Engineer- Clinical Engagement

• Plan and host physician and clinician visits, including technical presentations, product demonstrations, facility tours, and training.
• Present products, technologies, and R&D capabilities clearly and confidently to clinical and non-technical audiences.
• Capture Voice of Customer and KOL feedback and translate insights into product development and upstream planning opportunities.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Clinical Affairs on physician training, KOL engagement, conferences, and product demonstrations.
• Contribute to new product development and sustaining engineering programs from concept through implementation.
• Perform hands-on engineering activities, including prototyping, design/process refinement, and verification and validation testing.
• Develop and execute test protocols and reports, and support design and process FMEA activities.
• Collaborate with global R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory teams across the U.S., China, and Germany.