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Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences

R&D Engineer

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A Research & Development Engineer researches and invents new methods or improves existing ones within engineering and manufacturing.

$89,765 / year median in Kentucky

+5% projected growth

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R D Engineer Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences - 4.0 Lexington, KY Job Details Contract 18 hours ago Qualifications Developing medical devices Industrial equipment design Research design Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering Mechanical blueprint interpretation Experimental data reports Project engineering Content creation for technical audiences Data analysis reporting Engineering phase involvement Performance testing in mechanical engineering Quality control product testing Spreadsheets Defect analysis Engineering Materials engineering experience within manufacturing Document control experience within engineering industry Bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering Mechanical Engineering Performance Reporting Biomedical Engineering Mid-level Technical report writing Trend analysis Research project design Data summary reports Mechanical drawings Collaboration with product development teams Analysis skills Bachelor's degree in engineering
Full Job Description Job Description:
Develops products, materials, processes, and equipment for projects of moderate complexity. Under limited supervision, plans and executes engineering activities to support product development, sustaining engineering, manufacturing, and process improvement initiatives. Compiles, analyses, and reports operational, test, and research data to establish performance standards for new or modified products, processes, and materials.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Contribute as a core team member on product development, sustaining engineering, and process improvement projects. Support product design activities, including concept development, design modifications, prototyping, and engineering documentation. Plan and execute engineering studies, experiments, and testing activities to support design and process decisions. Create and maintain engineering documentation, including specifications, protocols, reports, drawings, and design records. Utilize CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) to support product, fixture, tooling, and test equipment design activities as required. Design, procure, and coordinate fabrication of tooling, fixtures, and test equipment. Investigate technical issues related to product design, materials, manufacturing processes, and product performance. Analyze test results, identify trends, and formulate data-driven conclusions and recommendations. Support engineering change activities and implementation of design or process improvements. Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, and Marketing teams to achieve project objectives. 15. Demonstrate knowledge of Product Development Process (PDP) and Technology/Product Development (TPD) systems through delivery of high-quality engineering outputs.
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Product Design, Materials Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. 1-2 years' experience with in the Medical Device Industry. Experience supporting product development, sustaining engineering, or manufacturing projects preferred. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Working knowledge of CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) is desirable.' Ability to interpret and create technical drawings and engineering documentation. Experience analyzing and presenting technical data. Understanding of engineering fundamentals, design principles, and manufacturing processes. Experience within a regulated industry, particularly medical devices, is advantageous. Familiarity with Design Control, Risk Management, and Engineering Change processes is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.