What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Research And Development Engineer position at Redbock - an NES Fircroft company?
Overview:
Our client is a distinguished medical device manufacturer who specializes in the development and commercialization of innovative medical devices to improve patient lives around the world.
Our client needs a Senior R&D Engineer to lead integration-focused design and development efforts, ensuring successful incorporation of new technologies into existing systems. This role requires strong technical expertise, deep knowledge of design controls, and the ability to operate independently while influencing cross-functional teams.
This project will run through the end of 2026 with strong likelihood for extension. This is an onsite role in the greater Minneapolis area 4 days/week. Responsibilities
- Lead integration workstreams, including interface definition, requirements alignment, planning, and technical decision-making.
- Own design control deliverables (user needs, inputs/outputs, traceability, risk management, V&V, DHF) to ensure regulatory and procedural compliance.
- Conduct feasibility studies, prototype development, and testing to optimize designs and support integration across device iterations.
- Perform root cause analysis, resolve technical issues, and proactively identify and mitigate integration risks.
- Partner with quality, manufacturing, supplier engineering, and regulatory teams to drive execution and communicate technical information effectively.
Qualifications
- BS in Mechanical, Biomedical, Materials Science, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
- 6 years industry experience, or 4 years with advanced degree
- Experience in catheter and/or single-use medical device development
- Strong knowledge of design controls, risk management, and documentation (V&V, DHF, traceability, change control)
- Proven ability to lead workstreams and influence cross-functional teams
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills; able to work independently
- Ability to travel up to 15%
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with technology or product integration (e.g., acquisitions, platform integration)
- Background in balloon catheter or catheter-based systems
- Experience with test method development
- Knowledge of Class II/III medical device regulations
- Familiarity with industry quality systems
- Self-starter with strong accountability, adaptability, and comfort working in ambiguity