Research And Development Engineer

Position: R&D Engineer

Type: Contract (with FULL benefits)

Shift: Day Shift, 8AM – 5PM (Monday through Friday)

Location: Irvine, CA (ONSITE position)

Hourly Pay Range: $35 to $45/hour (Based on Experience)

Kelly Engineering is seeking a qualified R&D Engineer for our client in the medical device industry. This position is on site at their Irvine location. The Research & Development Engineer will be supporting a dynamic, fast-paced, close-knit team developing new electrophysiology catheters and systems. This role involves supporting the development of new catheters for diagnosis and treatment of atrial fibrillation. Project support includes design and documentation of effective and efficient tools, fixtures, and machines for the manufacture of Company products and assists in the design and testing of company products in the feasibility stage. A passion for hands-on problem solving and prototyping is a must.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support design of new or existing components and/or devices while ensuring that all design requirements are met.
• Write reports, work instructions, test methods and procedures.
• Implements complex design concepts and ideas into working drawings, solid models, and prototypes.
• Study specifications, engineering blueprints, tool orders, and shop data and confers with engineering and shop personnel to resolve design problems related to material characteristics, dimensional tolerances, service requirements, manufacturing procedures, and cost.
• Develop concepts, designs, and details for machines, tools and fixtures.
• Inspect and test tools and fixtures after fabrication to ensure that they meet specifications.
• Interface with outside suppliers.
• Prototype design and performing feasibility assessments at a rapid pace.
• Apply diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields.
• Plan, develop, coordinate, and direct engineering projects as required.
• Conduct complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques or procedures.
• Work hands-on in a laboratory to both prototype and evaluate feasibility of prototypes.
• Thoroughly document all work.
• Purchase or design of equipment that meets health, safety and environmental standards set by the company.
• Responsible for ensuring personal and company compliance with all Federal, State, local and company regulations, policies and procedures for Health, Safety and Environmental compliance.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 6+ months of relevant internship or work experience
• Minimum B.S (Mechanical, Biomedical Engineering, or equivalent) with industry experience. M.S. (Mechanical, Biomedical Engineering, or equivalent) or higher education is a plus.
• Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo or similar) is required.
• Collaborative teammate with strong communication skills, written and verbal required.
• A good understanding of concept development, 3D modeling, creating 2D drawings (good understanding of GD&T, and manufacturing methods), and rapid prototyping are preferred.
• Experience with microcontrollers (Arduino or similar) is required.
• Able to write and communicate clearly, including generating and presenting well-written reports is preferred.
• Understanding of test method and equipment setup and validation is preferred.
• Prior experience with fixture design and tooling development is preferred.
• Medical Device experience highly preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in product development processes is preferred.
• Knowledge in electro-mechanical design and testing is preferred.
• Experience with statistical analysis and design of experiments (DOE) preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 10% domestic and international is required.