Contract R&D Engineer

Contract Research & Development (R&D) Engineer
Medical Device Industry | Entry-Level Engineering Opportunity

Location: Bloomington, IN
Schedule: 1st Shift | Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Pay: Competitive Pay Rate
Position Type: Contract | No Overtime Required

The Resource is hiring a Contract Research & Development (R&D) Engineer for our client, a leading medical device manufacturer located in Bloomington, IN.

Are you a recent Biomedical Engineering graduate or early-career engineering professional looking to launch your career in the medical device industry? This opportunity offers hands-on experience developing innovative medical products while working alongside experienced engineering professionals in a regulated manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology and prior hands-on experience through employment, internships, fellowships, co-op programs, or other practical medical device-related experience. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable industry experience in product development, design validation, regulatory documentation, and manufacturing support.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop new medical device product concepts as assigned by the VP of Engineering
• Build, evaluate, and test prototype medical devices
• Analyze product performance and document final design specifications
• Assist with preparation of engineering documentation and FDA submission requirements
• Support design validation and verification activities
• Initiate and oversee pre-production runs for new products
• Assist with planning and implementation of ongoing production processes
• Collaborate with production teams regarding product updates, enhancements, and design changes
• Maintain comprehensive design history files and engineering documentation
• Evaluate and source raw materials through vendor interactions
• Consult with physicians regarding product concepts and product evaluations
• Attend industry trade shows to research materials, technologies, and industry trends
• Work independently and collaboratively on engineering projects
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the product development lifecycle
• Remain adaptable and effective in a fast-paced engineering environment

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (4-year degree minimum) in Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field
• Experience or understanding of product validation and verification processes

Required Experience
Candidates must have relevant medical device experience through one or more of the following:

• On-the-job medical device industry experience
• Engineering internship experience
• Fellowship programs
• Co-op programs
• Medical device research projects
• Product development experience involving regulated medical devices

Recent Biomedical Engineering graduates with applicable internship, co-op, fellowship, or medical device project experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Why Apply?

• Gain experience in the growing medical device industry
• Work directly on the development of innovative healthcare products
• Build expertise in FDA-regulated product development
• Expand your engineering, validation, and documentation skills
• Excellent opportunity for recent engineering graduates
• Stable Monday-Friday schedule with no overtime requirements
• Competitive pay and valuable industry experience

Apply Today

Ready to take the next step in your engineering career? Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable experience with an established medical device manufacturer in Bloomington, IN.

Apply online today to be considered for this Contract Research & Development Engineer opportunity. Email your resume to Julia Yeargan at jyeargan@theresource.com.