• Research Engineer, Mechanical

    Cook Medical (West Lafayette, IN)


    Overview

     

    Cook Advanced Technologies (Cook AT) offers an exciting start-up atmosphere with the security of a large company, and is passionate about making a difference in improving the health and well-being of patients worldwide. Cook AT is currently accepting applications for a Research Engineer with a Mechanical Engineering background. The person in this position is responsible for evaluating novel concepts and developing medical products and processes under design control requirements and within the setting of a project team.

    Responsibilities

    • Work as an interactive member of a team, communicating with leadership to plan, complete and report results of experiments, tests, prototype development, and literature surveys, that contribute to projects• Remain current with and apply FDA 21CFR820, ISO 13485 and ISO 14971 requirements• Assure that project deliverables and tasks are technically excellent and completed in a timely fashion• Document deliverables (reports, design documents, manufacturing documents, etc.)• Ensure that appropriate documentation is kept detailing project history (reports, laboratory notebooks, invention disclosures, scientific literature, meeting notes, etc.)• Maintain and develop the technical capabilities necessary to provide technical solutions to project needs• Understand the intellectual property process; ensure that intellectual property is established, harvested, characterized, and protected• Practice continuous improvement by evolving both the quality management system and business processes• Conduct other corporate duties when required.

    Qualifications

    • MS or PhD in mechanical engineering or biomedical engineering (with a mechanical design focus)• Minimum of three years of industrial or graduate level experience in developing medical products or processes preferred• Proficiency with SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD software (required)

    • Ability to handle multiple projects and changing priorities• Ability to complete device design concept work with reduction to functional prototype concepts• Innovative: Proven ability to generate novel concepts and create solutions to technical problems with an eye toward providing practical solutions in a timely manner• Task Oriented: Demonstrated knowledge and ability to plan, prioritize, coordinate, and complete deliverables• Collaborative: Ability to effectively communicate and constructively collaborate with colleagues and be a team player• Professional: Ability to remain professional and positive in all personal interactions, and provide an example of good work ethic, a willingness to help, and personal discipline in achieving goals

     

    Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Cook AT does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN) for this employment position.

     

    Requisition ID2025-16268

     

    Posting Date2 months ago(3/10/2025 3:16 PM)

     

    Job Location(s)West Lafayette IN United States

     

    Job LocationsUS-IN-West Lafayette

     

    TravelLess than 10%

     

    Position TypeFull Time

     

    CompanyCook Advanced Technologies

     

    CategoryEngineering