Sr R&D Engineer - Nutritional Delivery/Thermometry

Cardinal Health; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 81,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401k savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Cardinal Health in Hazelwood, MO seeks a Senior R&D Engineer to design, develop, test and refine electromechanical medical devices, including enteral feeding pumps, thermometers and compression devices. You will lead test method development, analyze data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across marketing, regulatory and sourcing.

The role emphasizes design controls, documentation, and cross-functional leadership to ensure compliance with FDA/ISO standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred or relevant work experience.
• Preferred certifications: LSS Green Belt, DFSS.
• 2+ years of experience in medical device product development preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with design controls (21 CFR Part 820.30, ISO 13485).

Responsibilities

• Drive full lifecycle development of complex medical devices from concept to commercialization.
• Troubleshoot and analyze technical issues using advanced statistics to identify root causes.
• Design, develop, and validate test protocols meeting FDA/ISO standards; write reports.
• Create and approve design history file elements and other design control docs.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Regulatory, Clinical, Sourcing and external partners.
• Identify unmet customer needs and translate into design requirements.

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

LSS Green Belt

DFSS

Tools

Minitab

JMP

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior R&D Engineer will lead efforts to design, develop, test and refine new electromechanical medical devices for Cardinal Health. Specifically, this job assists in creation and improvements to devices such as enteral feeding pumps, thermometers and compression devices, among others. A significant amount of time in this job is spent developing test methods, overseeing test execution, organizing and analyzing test data, providing technical insights from analysis to the larger team, writing and reviewing reports, working with cross functional teams (ex. marketing, regulatory, clinical, sourcing), troubleshooting and root cause investigation, and ensuring compliance of our designs and products to various applicable standards. As part of working in a cross-functional technical environment, this job requires coordination with manufacturers, business partners and vendors, worldwide to ensure project success. This is a hybrid position in Hazelwood, MO requiring 3 days a week in the office.

Responsibilities

• Product Development: Drive the full lifecycle execution of complex product development projects from concept through commercialization, ensuring adherence to timelines, budget, and quality standards.


• Advanced Troubleshooting & Analysis: Troubleshoot and resolve intricate technical issues related to concept designs and products. Utilize advanced statistical analysis techniques (e.g., ANOVA, regression analysis, Monte Carlo simulations) to identify root causes, optimize performance, and implement design improvements.


• Test Method Development & Validation: Design, develop, and validate comprehensive test protocols and methods that comply with FDA, European, and other relevant international medical device standards. Oversee test execution and author detailed, high-quality test reports.


• Design Control & Documentation: Create, review, and approve critical project documentation, including design specifications, protocols, engineering drawings, and design history file (DHF) elements, ensuring compliance with design control procedures.


• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership: Act as a key technical liaison, fostering strong partnerships with internal teams (e.g., Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical, Sourcing) and external stakeholders, including global manufacturers, business partners, and vendors, to ensure seamless project execution and success.


• Customer-Centric Innovation: Actively participate in discovering and articulating unmet customer and clinical needs, translating these insights into innovative product requirements and design solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred or relevant work experience


• Preferred certifications: LSS Green Belt, DFSS


• 2+ years of experience in medical device product development preferred


• Demonstrated experience with full lifecycle design control processes (e.g., 21 CFR Part 820.30, ISO 13485).


• Proven experience in developing, validating, and executing test procedures for medical devices, preferred.


• Strong background in statistical analysis for engineering applications (e.g., Minitab, JMP), preferred


• Ability to work independently and in team setting


• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly to diverse audiences.


• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

Travel Expectations: 25%

Anticipated salary range: $80,500 - $103,410 Bonus eligible: No

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage


• Paid time off plan


• Health savings account (HSA)


• 401k savings plan


• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay


• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)


• Short- and long-term disability coverage


• Work-Life resources


• Paid parental leave


• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 10/5/2026

The salary range listed is an estimate.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background.

We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities. We are a crucial link between the clinical and operational sides of healthcare, delivering end‑to‑end solutions and data‑driving insights that advance healthcare and improve lives every day. With deep partnerships, diverse perspectives and innovative digital solutions, we build connections across the continuum of care. With more than 50 years of experience, we seize the opportunity to address healthcare's most complicated challenges — now, and in the future.