Senior R&d Engineer

Job Title: Sr. R&D Engineer

Job Description

Design and develop new devices or elements of new devices with the intent of commercialization according to Quality System Requirements. Participate as a technical lead on multiple cross-functional development teams managing projects from concept through commercialization. Design, assemble, and evaluate prototype devices/assemblies to assess technical feasibility. Support translation of user and patient needs into verified and validated devices by creating and refining design requirements, specifications, and test methods. Develop robust test methods and design test fixtures. Communicate deliverable status cross-functionally to facilitate product development.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead for projects/products, identifying and implementing solutions to complex problems.
• Interface with physicians and other medical personnel professionally.
• Author protocols and reports, including engineering studies using basic statistical methods.
• Communicate with outside suppliers for component and equipment sourcing and refinement.
• Assist or own verification and validation activities through regulatory clearance and design transfer, including building finished devices for verification/validation.
• Contribute to the design and development of product line extensions and improvements.
• Mentor peers and junior engineers to advance R&D technical abilities and core competencies.

Essential Skills

• 5 years of experience in medical device development.
• Strong understanding of ISO certifications.
• Experience in product development from concept to commercialization.
• Proficiency in Solidworks for CAD design.
• Knowledge of injection molding, extrusion processes, fixture and tooling design.
• Project management skills and understanding of design control methodology.
• Familiarity with quality systems and medical device regulations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience with catheter materials, processes, and design.
• Knowledge of clinical applications and ability to translate requirements into detailed specifications.
• Experience in taking products through development to launch.

Work Environment

The work environment is relaxed and located in a new facility in Maple Grove, MN. It offers significant room for growth and aims to be one of the premier CMO/CDMO sites in the state. The company is engineering-focused, collaborating with top OEMs for both large and small volume orders, and is driven by a team dedicated to producing great products for their customers and end users.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Maple Grove, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $125000.00/yr.

- Employer subsidized health insurance for employees
- Employer paid dental insurance
- Employer HSA contribution
- 401k plan with a company match
- 9 paid holidays (including your birthday!) PTO and Personal days
- Gym membership subsidy
- Employee Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and AD&D Life Insurance

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Maple Grove,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $100,000 - $125,000