Research and Development Engineer

Cook Group

. Complete, collaborate on, and assist with assigned project/program activities .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeWinston-Salem • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, technical writing, and analytical skills to drive project milestones and improve patient care through innovative medical device development. Proficient in applying AI concepts responsibly while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and company policies.

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Project ManagementTechnical WritingAnalytical SkillsArtificial Intelligence LiteracyRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementTechnical WritingData AnalysisAI ConceptsEngineering KnowledgeProcess DevelopmentDesign History FilesProblem-SolvingData Privacy GuidelinesQuality Compliance

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationCritical ThinkingCreativityInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsProject Management SoftwareData Management SystemsPersonal Protective Equipment

Industry Keywords

Medical DevicesPatient CareHIPAA RegulationsQuality StandardsIntellectual Property

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Complete, collaborate on, and assist with assigned project/program activities
Manage and drive assigned project tasks to complete project milestones on time
Collaborate with cross-functional groups to achieve project and company goals
Provide updates during project meetings and document minutes and actions
Contribute to achieving project milestones and business metrics
Interact with subject matter experts, physicians, and product managers to develop innovative medical devices that improve patient care
Interpret data and organize, execute, and coordinate activities within portions of projects/programs
Contribute to creating and maintaining design history files
Assist with developing and implementing new processes and solutions
Utilize engineering knowledge to support the department
Provide input on company intellectual property to drive innovation and IP generation
Participate in creative problem-solving to support product/process excellence
Learn applicable organizational business processes and systems
Comply with Quality, Regulatory, and company policies and systems
Attend trade shows to source raw materials or attend company exhibitions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
Strong technical writing is preferred
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Foundational literacy in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data concepts
Ability to explain AI and data concepts simply
Ability to identify appropriate users of AI in daily work
Ability to responsibly use approved AI tools for low-risk tasks
Ability to apply Cook Medical’s data privacy and responsible AI guidelines
Must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States
Must comply with company policies, procedures, standards, Employee Manual/Handbook, Code of Conduct, Electronic Information Policy, HIPAA regulations, and any applicable Non-Competition and Confidentiality Agreement
Ability to perform essential job functions with reasonable accommodation, as applicable
Ability to work under general office environmental conditions
Ability to sit for extended periods and use close visual acuity while working with computers
Ability to use required personal protective equipment in applicable areas
May require occasional travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Travel less than 10%
Equal employment opportunity protections
Consideration of qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law
Reasonable accommodations as applicable by law