Research and Development Engineer

Advantage Technical is currently seeking a Research and Development Engineer for an onsite position in the Minneapolis, MN area. This role is integral to the new product development initiatives and offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic R&D team.

Role Overview

As an R&D Engineer, you will independently execute and report on a wide range of engineering and research activities to establish performance standards for new or improved products and processes. Your expertise will drive excellence in operational performance, quality, and innovation under limited supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Team Participation
  
  • Play a key part in cross-functional project teams, supporting product design, material testing, specification preparation, process studies, research investigations, and technical documentation.
• Planning & Scheduling
  
  • Independently plan, organize, and prioritize daily responsibilities to meet critical project deadlines and milestones.
• Engineering Tests & Experiments
  
  • Design and coordinate standard engineering tests and experiments to assess performance and drive process optimization.
• Tooling and Fixtures
  
  • Design, procure, and fabricate custom tooling and fixtures required for product development and testing phases.
• Troubleshooting & Problem-Solving
  
  • Identify, analyze, and resolve issues related to product or process design, materials, or manufacturing methods.
• Data Analysis & Reporting
  
  • Summarize test results, analyze trends, and draw data-driven conclusions to support product and process improvements.
• Technical Documentation
  
  • Prepare comprehensive reports and maintain complete engineering documentation for transfer of knowledge to the technical community.
• Innovation & Concept Development
  
  • Invent and design concepts for new products or processes and formally submit innovative ideas for review and potential implementation.
• Training & Leadership
  
  • Provide training or work direction to engineering technicians as needed.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration
  
  • Work collaboratively with process development, quality, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical, and marketing teams to ensure holistic project success.
• System Knowledge
  
  • Demonstrate strong proficiency in Product Development Process (PDP) and Technical Product Development (TPD) systems, delivering high-quality project deliverables.

Qualifications

• 5+ years with a bachelor's degree in mechanical, biomedical, chemical, or a similar field (3 - 4 years with MS)
• Must have experience in the design and development of implants
• Experienced in CAD modeling, FEA simulations, and prototyping
• Medical Device experience
  
  • CAD Modeling
  • FEA simulation
  • Understanding of human anatomy
• Background in cardiovascular implants

Employee Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter/Parking Accounts
• People Perks
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AD & D Insurance

Pay | $58 per hour

Schedule | 8 AM - 4:30 PM

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About Advantage Technical

With company roots going back over 30 years, Advantage Technical is an engineering and information technology services company and a national leader in the provision of technical resources today. These services include Staff Augmentation, Direct Placement, Project Resourcing and Outsourcing - delivered from 40 key market locations, by over 3500 specialized contractors, to over 500 clients across North America. Advantage Technical is a Best of Staffing Diamond Award winner for both Clients and Talent. For more information about the industries and services offered by Advantage Technical, please visit .

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