Sr R&D Engineer Nutritional DeliveryThermometry

Job Summary

The Senior R&D Engineer will lead efforts to design develop test and refine new electromechanical medical devices for Cardinal Health. Specifically this job assists in creation and improvements to devices such as enteral feeding pumps thermometers and compression devices among others. A significant amount of time in this job is spent developing test methods overseeing test execution organizing and analyzing test data providing technical insights from analysis to the larger team writing and reviewing reports working with cross functional teams (ex. marketing regulatory clinical sourcing) troubleshooting and root cause investigation and ensuring compliance of our designs and products to various applicable standards. As part of working in a cross-functional technical environment this job requires coordination with manufacturers business partners and vendors worldwide to ensure project success.

This is a hybrid position in Hazelwood MO requiring 3 days a week in the office.

Responsibilities

• Product Development:Drive the full lifecycle execution of complex product development projects from concept through commercialization ensuring adherence to timelines budget and quality standards.

• Advanced Troubleshooting & Analysis:Troubleshoot and resolve intricate technical issues related to concept designs and products. Utilize advanced statistical analysis techniques (e.g. ANOVA regression analysis Monte Carlo simulations) to identify root causes optimize performance and implement design improvements.

• Test Method Development & Validation:Design develop and validate comprehensive test protocols and methods that comply with FDA European and other relevant international medical device standards. Oversee test execution and author detailed high-quality test reports.

• Design Control & Documentation:Create review and approve critical project documentation including design specifications protocols engineering drawings and design history file (DHF) elements ensuring compliance with design control procedures.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership:Act as a key technical liaison fostering strong partnerships with internal teams (e.g. Marketing Regulatory Affairs Clinical Sourcing) and external stakeholders including global manufacturers business partners and vendors to ensure seamless project execution and success.

• Customer-Centric Innovation:Actively participate in discovering and articulating unmet customer and clinical needs translating these insights into innovative product requirements and design solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in related field preferred or relevant work experience

• Preferred certifications: LSS Green Belt DFSS

• 2 years of experience in medical device product development preferred

• Demonstrated experience with full lifecycle design control processes (e.g. 21 CFR Part 820.30 ISO 13485).

• Proven experience in developing validating and executing test procedures for medical devices preferred.

• Strong background in statistical analysis for engineering applications (e.g. Minitab JMP) preferred

• Ability to work independently and in team setting

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information clearly to diverse audiences.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

• Travel Expectations: 25%

Anticipated salary range:$80500 - $103410

Bonus eligible:No

Benefits:Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical dental and vision coverage

• Paid time off plan

• Health savings account (HSA)

• 401k savings plan

• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Work-Life resources

• Paid parental leave

• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close:10/5/2026 *if interested in opportunity please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including but not limited to a candidates geographical location relevant education experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

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Candidates who are back-to-work people with disabilities without a college degree and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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