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Research And Development Engineer

maple grove, mn • Posted 4 days ago
Onsite Contract Engineering

Work Hours: Flexible schedule with core hours from 9 AM to 3 PM. Occasional early or late meetings may be required. Onsite days may vary weekly based on testing needs.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Sustaining and R&D Engineer (Engineer III) with approximately 8 years of experience to support both sustaining engineering and new product development (NPD) initiatives. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, hands-on mechanical engineer with strong communication skills and a background in SolidWorks modeling and test fixture development. This engineer will be part of a high-energy, fast-paced culture.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide mechanical expertise to support CAPA and design change activities
  • Create solutions for design changes to address performance and end-of-life activities
  • Design and assemble test fixtures (simple to mid-level complexity).
  • Perform design verification testing and complete documentation for CAPAs and design changes.
  • Author Design Verification protocols and reports related to design changes.

New Product Development (NPD):

  • Contribute to housing and closure design for capital equipment.
  • Support compliance testing processes.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • SolidWorks proficiency – essential for modeling and fixture design.
  • Experience with test fixture development and testing.
  • Exposure to electrical systems is a plus.
  • Strong documentation and protocol ownership experience.
  • Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Background in mechanical engineering with exposure to electrical components.
  • Experience in regulated environments (medical device or similar industries).
  • Ability to adapt to changing onsite schedules and collaborate across teams.
  • Familiarity with injection molding and thermoplastics.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Mechanical Designer – New Product Development

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