Research Engineer, Mechanical
Apply NowCompany: Cook Group
Location: West Lafayette, IN 47906
Description:
Overview
Cook Advanced Technologies (Cook AT) offers an exciting start-up atmosphere with the security of a large company, and is passionate about making a difference in improving the health and well-being of patients worldwide. Cook AT is currently accepting applications for a Research Engineer with a Mechanical Engineering background. The person in this position is responsible for evaluating novel concepts and developing medical products and processes under design control requirements and within the setting of a project team.
Responsibilities
Work as an interactive member of a team, communicating with leadership to plan, complete and report results of experiments, tests, prototype development, and literature surveys, that contribute to projects
Remain current with and apply FDA 21CFR820, ISO 13485 and ISO 14971 requirements
Assure that project deliverables and tasks are technically excellent and completed in a timely fashion
Document deliverables (reports, design documents, manufacturing documents, etc.)
Ensure that appropriate documentation is kept detailing project history (reports, laboratory notebooks, invention disclosures, scientific literature, meeting notes, etc.)
Maintain and develop the technical capabilities necessary to provide technical solutions to project needs
Understand the intellectual property process; ensure that intellectual property is established, harvested, characterized, and protected
Practice continuous improvement by evolving both the quality management system and business processes
Conduct other corporate duties when required.
Qualifications
MS or PhD in mechanical engineering or biomedical engineering (with a mechanical design focus)
Minimum of three years of industrial or graduate level experience in developing medical products or processes preferred
Proficiency with SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD software (required)
Ability to handle multiple projects and changing priorities
Ability to complete device design concept work with reduction to functional prototype concepts
Innovative: Proven ability to generate novel concepts and create solutions to technical problems with an eye toward providing practical solutions in a timely manner
Task Oriented: Demonstrated knowledge and ability to plan, prioritize, coordinate, and complete deliverables
Collaborative: Ability to effectively communicate and constructively collaborate with colleagues and be a team player
Professional: Ability to remain professional and positive in all personal interactions, and provide an example of good work ethic, a willingness to help, and personal discipline in achieving goals
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Cook AT does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN) for this employment position.
Cook Advanced Technologies (Cook AT) offers an exciting start-up atmosphere with the security of a large company, and is passionate about making a difference in improving the health and well-being of patients worldwide. Cook AT is currently accepting applications for a Research Engineer with a Mechanical Engineering background. The person in this position is responsible for evaluating novel concepts and developing medical products and processes under design control requirements and within the setting of a project team.
Responsibilities
Work as an interactive member of a team, communicating with leadership to plan, complete and report results of experiments, tests, prototype development, and literature surveys, that contribute to projects
Remain current with and apply FDA 21CFR820, ISO 13485 and ISO 14971 requirements
Assure that project deliverables and tasks are technically excellent and completed in a timely fashion
Document deliverables (reports, design documents, manufacturing documents, etc.)
Ensure that appropriate documentation is kept detailing project history (reports, laboratory notebooks, invention disclosures, scientific literature, meeting notes, etc.)
Maintain and develop the technical capabilities necessary to provide technical solutions to project needs
Understand the intellectual property process; ensure that intellectual property is established, harvested, characterized, and protected
Practice continuous improvement by evolving both the quality management system and business processes
Conduct other corporate duties when required.
Qualifications
MS or PhD in mechanical engineering or biomedical engineering (with a mechanical design focus)
Minimum of three years of industrial or graduate level experience in developing medical products or processes preferred
Proficiency with SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD software (required)
Ability to handle multiple projects and changing priorities
Ability to complete device design concept work with reduction to functional prototype concepts
Innovative: Proven ability to generate novel concepts and create solutions to technical problems with an eye toward providing practical solutions in a timely manner
Task Oriented: Demonstrated knowledge and ability to plan, prioritize, coordinate, and complete deliverables
Collaborative: Ability to effectively communicate and constructively collaborate with colleagues and be a team player
Professional: Ability to remain professional and positive in all personal interactions, and provide an example of good work ethic, a willingness to help, and personal discipline in achieving goals
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Cook AT does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN) for this employment position.