R&D Engineer I (33895)

KLS MARTIN LP • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

The R&D Engineer I is responsible for development of product from concept to commercialization. This includes research, planning, idea creation and realization, concept development, specification generation, maintenance of product designs, testing and validation protocols, as well as effective communication with team members, management, and customers. As project responsibilities increase, the R&D engineer will be expected to provide additional leadership and technical mentoring along with more cross-functional group interaction internally and externally. Participates in product development teams and is responsible for assigned engineering deliverables.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Bioengineering, Biomedical) or comparable technical/medical field
• Prior experience with 3D CAD modeling software (Solidworks is preferred)
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office applications
• Adhere and support KLS Martins quality and safety policies and procedures
• Ability to learn new software quickly
• Ability to retrieve and interpret documentation.
• Customer support skills
• Able to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Able to efficiently communicate and collaborate amongst a team
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate at all levels internally, as well as externally
• Problem solving and decision making
• Strong communication skills, both written and orally
• Critical thinking
• Adaptability & flexibility
• Typing/computer keyboard
• Utilize computer software (specified above)
• Retrieve and compile information
• Maintain records/logs
• Verify data and information
• Organize and prioritize information/tasks
• Operate office equipment
• Advanced mathematical concepts (fractions, decimals, ratios, percentages, graphs)
• Verbal communication
• Written communication
• Public speaking/group presentations
• Research, analyze and interpret information
• Investigate, evaluate, recommend action
• Leadership and supervisory, managing people
• Basic mathematical concepts (e.g. add, subtract)
• Abstract mathematical concepts (interpolation, inference, frequency, reliability, formulas, equations, statistics)
• Sitting for extended periods
• Extended periods viewing computer screen
• Walking
• Reading
• Speaking
• Hear/Listen
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance
• Lifting/carrying up to 20 pounds various items
• Repetitive Motions
• Pushing/Pulling
• Bending/Stooping
• Reaching/Grasping
• Writing

Responsibilities

• Apply mechanical design principles for developing new products.
• Ability to translate or derive customer requirements into engineering specifications.
• Ability to write and advise others of product testing requirements.
• Experience using Solidworks CAD software and MS Office applications.
• Identify technical requirements of the customer, in collaboration with other team members.
• Ability to create and check design specifications (models & drawing).
• Abide by regulatory and internal guidelines for the design and manufacturing of our products.
• Apply Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to understand device risks and failure modes.
• Prepare solid models for 3D printing
• Strong technical writing ability to create protocols, test reports and other documents.
• Design and execute tests to simulate product use for verifying and validating product performance, reliability, and usability.
• Understands and applies basic statistical tools to evaluate and derive conclusion from test data or dimensional analysis.
• Participate in the creation and maintenance of files specific to project assignment.
• Collaborate and coordinate between multiple departments: production, sales, marketing, and product management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level