• R&d Engineer

    Actalent (Plymouth, MN)


    Job Title: R&D / Development Engineer

    Job Description

    The R&D Engineer will collaborate with the product development team to conceive, develop, prototype, test, and debug a electrode mapping catheter program in alignment with established policies, goals, and objectives. The ideal candidate should possess the ability to make sound technical decisions, prioritize project deadlines, and follow up to complete critical items. The role requires rapidly generating numerous design concepts, narrowing them down, and selecting the best option through a mix of analysis and prototyping. Additionally, the ability to motivate others to meet timelines and deliverables is essential.

    Responsibilities

    + Design prototypes and feasibility models for proof of concept testing.

    + Design and document catheter prototypes through production-released products.

    + Develop and improve manufacturing processes to pilot production level.

    + Support efforts to verify and validate new product designs.

    + Help prepare project plans, specifications, and schedules for new product development.

    + Prepare and manage test protocols, reports, and lab notebooks.

    + Identify and interact with vendors to obtain engineering materials, processes, and equipment.

    + Perform routine analysis of test results in relation to design specifications and test objectives.

    + Assist the engineering team in maintaining an adequate inventory of engineering and prototype materials.

    + Work closely with other engineers, technicians, contract manufacturers, assemblers, and support personnel.

    + Support the manufacture of new and existing products.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in SolidWorks.

    + Experience with medical devices, specifically catheter systems.

    + 3+ years of relevant experience.

    + Knowledge of cradle-to-grave process, mechanical engineering, process improvement, and design.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Previous work history in the electrode mapping catheter product space.

    Work Environment

    The company operates in a fast-paced environment, focusing primarily on catheter-only projects with quick turnarounds. The team is currently small, with 10 employees, but benefits from the backing of a large mid-sized company, providing substantial funding and support. This presents a great opportunity to join a new and growing company early, with the potential for rapid advancement into leadership roles.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Plymouth, MN.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $31.00 - $47.00/hr.

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Plymouth,MN.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.