Senior Research & Development Engineer

Health Staffing Group; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Health Staffing Group in Minneapolis, MN seeks a Senior Research & Development Engineer to lead medical device product development from concept through prototype, verification, and manufacturing readiness.

You will collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Operations to translate concepts into manufacturable solutions while mentoring junior engineers in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of progressive R&D or product development experience in medical devices.
• Experience with prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting in a regulated environment.
• Ability to manage projects and collaborate across functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development activities from concept through testing and manufacturing readiness.
• Develop, prototype, test, and improve medical device products and technologies.
• Provide hands-on engineering support during prototype and manufacturing builds.
• Troubleshoot product and process issues and develop technical solutions.
• Support design verification, validation, testing, risk management, and design control activities.
• Support NPI, design transfer, and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Prepare engineering drawings, specifications, test documentation, and reports.
• Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Operations teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve product performance, manufacturability, and cost.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical direction.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD (SolidWorks)

Job description

Job Title: Senior Research & Development Engineer
Reports To: Director of Research & Development
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Research & Development

About the Role

The Senior Research & Development Engineer will lead and execute assigned product development activities supporting the design and development of innovative medical device products from early concepts through prototype development, testing, design verification, and manufacturing readiness.

This position will play a key role in translating engineering concepts into practical, manufacturable, and reliable solutions while partnering closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, and other cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on, technically strong engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, developing and evaluating product designs, working directly with development and manufacturing teams, and taking ownership of projects in a fast‑paced, regulated environment.

The role will initially support projects within interventional medical technologies, with opportunities to contribute to new product development, prototyping, engineering testing, design improvements, manufacturing support, and continuous product innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute assigned product development activities from concept through testing and manufacturing readiness.
• Develop, prototype, test, and improve medical device products, components, and technologies.
• Provide hands‑on engineering support during prototype and manufacturing builds.
• Troubleshoot product and process issues and develop effective technical solutions.
• Support design verification, validation, testing, risk management, and design control activities.
• Support NPI, design transfer, and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Prepare and maintain engineering drawings, specifications, test documentation, and technical reports.
• Analyze test and manufacturing data to support engineering decisions and product improvements.
• Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Operations teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve product performance, manufacturability, quality, and cost.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineering personnel.
• Contribute to innovation, invention disclosures, and intellectual property development.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of progressive engineering experience in R&D, product development, medical devices, manufacturing engineering, or a related technical environment.
• Experience with product development, prototyping, engineering testing, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to analyze technical problems and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, or Regulatory teams.
• Ability to independently manage projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Strong technical, analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a regulated, detail‑oriented environment

Preferred

• Medical device or other highly regulated product experience.
• Knowledge of medical device design controls and quality system requirements.
• Experience with design verification and validation, risk management, NPI, or design transfer.
• Experience with engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• CAD experience, such as SolidWorks or similar software.
• Experience mentoring or providing technical direction to junior engineers.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and performance incentives.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Employer‑sponsored retirement plan.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and technical growth.
• Collaborative environment supporting innovation and new product development.
• Opportunity to work on advanced medical technologies and cross‑functional engineering projects.
• Exposure to global engineering and manufacturing operations.