Research And Development Engineer

The Resource is hiring Research and Development (R&D) Engineers for our client, a medical device manufacturer, located in Bloomington, IN. This is a contract opportunity offering a competitive pay rate, and has a 1st shift working schedule (8:00am-5:00pm). The Research and Development Engineers would be responsible for designing, testing, and technically documenting the feasibility, construction and production process of new and/or changed medical products. Qualified candidates for this role should have an educational background in Engineering/Technology and excellent problem solving skills.If you're seeking an opportunity to jump-start your career in Biomedical Engineering, We'd love to speak with you, Apply Today!Responsibilities:- Design new product ideas as assigned by VP of Engineering- Build and test new product prototypes- Document the final product design- Assist in writing design and specification documentation for FDA application- Initiate and oversee the pre-production run of new products - Plan the ongoing production of the product - Consult with Production personnel for device changes/updates as necessary- Maintain a design file for each new product and turn that file over at product completion for permanent records- Call on vendors to assess raw materials- Call on physicians to discuss product ideas or evaluations- Attend various trade shows to source raw materials or to attend Company exhibitions- Excellent problem solving skills and ability to work in collaborative and independent work situations and environments with minimal supervision- Ability to remain calm and receptive in fast paced situationsQualifications:- Minimum 4 year degree in Biomedical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering- 1-2 years of on the job medical device R&D engineering work or internship experience preferred- Ability to work independently and remain self-motivated- Experience and understanding of the medical device R&D process- Excellent written and verbal communication skills- Proven problem solving skills