R&D Engineer

Karwell Technologies

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 30+ days ago
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    Skills

    • Bill of Materials (BOM)unmatched
    • Biomedical Engineeringunmatched
    • Cartographyunmatched
    • Catheterizationunmatched
    • Change Controlunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Document Managementunmatched
    • Engineering Managementunmatched
    • Feasibility Analysisunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Laboratory Testingunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Material Scienceunmatched
    • Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
    • Medical Equipmentunmatched
    • Multiplatform/Cross-Platformunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Prototypingunmatched
    • Quality Assurance Methodologyunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Requirements Managementunmatched
    • Research & Development (R&D)unmatched
    • Risk Managementunmatched
    • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
    • Support Documentationunmatched
    • System Integration (SI)unmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technical Leadershipunmatched
    • Test Plan/Scheduleunmatched
    • Traceabilityunmatched
    • Validation Testingunmatched
    • Windchill PLM Softwareunmatched

    Description

    Job Summary:
    • The role involves leading integration workstreams, supporting design and quality system integration activities, and collaborating closely with engineering leadership, technical teams, quality, manufacturing, supplier engineering, and regulatory stakeholders.
    • This position plays a key role in shaping integration strategy and ensuring successful execution of downstream deliverables in a highly collaborative environment.
    Roles & Responsibilities:
    • Lead integration workstreams including interface definition, requirements alignment, planning, and technical execution.
    • Drive technical decision-making across assigned deliverables in collaboration with engineering leadership.
    • Own and ensure completion of design control deliverables including user needs, design inputs/outputs, and traceability.
    • Support risk management documentation and mitigation strategy activities.
    • Lead verification & validation (V&V) planning and execution activities.
    • Support DHF development and maintenance in compliance with regulatory standards.
    • Lead or oversee test method development and validation activities to ensure integration readiness.
    • Conduct feasibility studies, prototype development, and iterative testing activities to optimize designs across device platforms.
    • Perform root cause analysis, resolve complex technical issues, and proactively identify and mitigate integration risks.
    • Partner cross-functionally with quality, manufacturing, supplier engineering, and regulatory teams to drive execution and alignment.
    • Influence cross-functional stakeholders and provide technical leadership without direct line management responsibility.
    • Collaborate closely with engineering managers, technical leads, engineers, and lab/testing support teams in a highly collaborative environment.
    Education & Experience:
    • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
    • 6+ years of industry experience or 4+ years with an advanced degree.
    • Strong experience in medical device development within a design controls environment.
    • Experience with catheter-based and/or single-use medical devices.
    • Proven ability to lead technical workstreams and influence cross-functional teams.
    • Strong working knowledge of design controls, DHF documentation, risk management, V&V, traceability, and change control.
    • Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
    • Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
    • Experience with Windchill or similar PLM/quality systems preferred.
    • Experience with DMR deliverables including prints, specification maps, and BOM creation preferred.
    • Experience with test method development and validation preferred.
    • Background in balloon catheter or catheter-based systems preferred.
    • Familiarity with Class II/III medical device regulations and quality systems preferred.
    • Experience with product or technology integration activities preferred.
    • Self-starter with strong accountability, adaptability, and ability to operate in ambiguity.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMinneapolis, MN

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