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Senior Research and Development Engineer
Cook Group. Serve as a technical leader and/or growing subject matter expert applying engineering principles to solve complex technical challenges .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in engineering principles to develop innovative medical devices while ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage projects, and implement strategic goals effectively.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Technical LeadershipProject ManagementMedical Device DevelopmentRegulatory ComplianceAnalytical Skills
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Hard Skills
Engineering PrinciplesTechnical WritingProject Management MethodologyData InterpretationProcess DevelopmentISO Standards KnowledgeFDA Regulations KnowledgeArtificial Intelligence FluencyCritical ThinkingProblem-Solving
Soft Skills
CollaborationMentoringCommunicationCreative Problem-SolvingAnalytical Thinking
Industry Keywords
Medical DeviceQuality StandardsRegulated IndustryCross-Functional TeamsDesign History FilesIntellectual PropertyClinical NeedsSafety RequirementsBest PracticesContinuous Learning
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Serve as a technical leader and/or growing subject matter expert applying engineering principles to solve complex technical challenges
- Ensure products meet clinical needs, safety requirements, and quality standards
- Lead small projects/programs and own portions of medium to large projects/programs
- Collaborate across functional departments and provide technical leadership
- Create procedures or white paper guidance for functional groups
- Lead technical development and key design decisions for projects
- Conduct retrospective project reviews and implement strategic goals
- Identify focus areas with senior leadership and develop best practices
- Deploy knowledge and training and ensure correct implementation of new concepts and approaches
- Work with SMEs, physicians, and product managers to develop innovative medical devices
- Drive project tasks, milestones, and business metrics in collaboration with project managers
- Interpret data and coordinate project activities
- Develop and maintain design history files
- Develop and implement new processes and solutions
- Provide technical input on intellectual property to drive innovation and IP generation
- Use creative problem-solving to develop medical devices and technologies and overcome engineering challenges
- Build and manage cross-functional relationships
- Apply business processes and systems and comply with Quality, Regulatory, and company policies
- Represent Cook in industry standards working groups and conferences
- Mentor personnel and foster collaborative knowledge sharing and continuous learning
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 5 years’ relevant experience
- Relevant advanced degrees (Master’s or PhD) may reduce the experience requirement by 2–4 years
- Experience in a technical role within Medical Device or regulated industry/adjacent experience
- Project/technical leadership experience preferred
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Strong technical writing
- Proven ability to work with cross functional teams to solve complex problems
- Ability to develop new products and processes in achieving functional objectives
- Knowledge of relevant ISO, EU, FDA medical devices standards regulations preferred
- Project management methodology and skills preferred
- Fluency in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data concepts
- Ability to critically evaluate AI outputs, improve workflows using approved tools, identify and mitigate bias or inaccuracies, and communicate AI-driven insights clearly and responsibly
- Demonstrated fluency in both written and spoken English, and in other local language(s), as applicable
- Work under general office environmental conditions
- Ability to sit for extended periods and utilize close visual acuity for working with computers
- Personal protective equipment may be required in designated areas
- May require occasional travel
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive, performance-related compensation and benefits that support health and financial wellbeing
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Hybrid or remote work options for many jobs, where possible
- Learning opportunities
- Educational assistance
- Development programs
- Health and wellness initiatives
- Social activities
- Community engagement