Sr R&D Engineer - Nutritional Delivery/Thermometry

Hobbsnews; Hazelwood, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401k savings plan

Paid time off

HSA

Job summary

Cardinal Health in Hazelwood is seeking a Senior R&D Engineer to lead electromechanical medical device development, testing, and refinement. You will oversee test methods, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with marketing, regulatory, and vendors globally.

The role demands strong design control experience, problem solving, and effective communication, with 25% travel and a hybrid work setup in Hazelwood, MO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred or relevant work experience.
• 2+ years of experience in medical device product development preferred.
• Experience with full lifecycle design controls (21 CFR Part 820.30, ISO 13485) preferred.
• Proven experience developing, validating, and executing test procedures for medical devices.
• Strong background in statistical analysis for engineering applications (Minitab, JMP).

Responsibilities

• Drive full lifecycle execution of complex product development projects from concept through commercialization.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues using advanced statistical techniques.
• Design, develop, and validate test protocols compliant with FDA/ISO standards; write detailed reports.
• Create, review, and approve design documentation and DHF elements.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with Marketing, Regulatory, Clinical, Sourcing, and external partners.
• Translate unmet customer needs into innovative product requirements and solutions.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Design controls

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Written communication

Teamwork

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

Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• 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. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

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. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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.