Senior Research & Development Engineer- Columbia, SC

Senior Research & Development Engineer

Our Client

Founded in 2002 by neurodiagnostic technicians and engineers, our client brings decades of expertise and passion to advancing patient care through innovative solutions. Specializing in neurodiagnostic and neuromonitoring technology, they design and manufacture advanced electrode systems that enable safe and reliable use in imaging environments like MRI and CT, as well as intuitive tools that simplify brain monitoring in critical care settings. By prioritizing innovation, quality, and usability, they empower healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional outcomes across diverse medical environments.

The Opportunity

As Senior R&D Engineer, you will spearhead the research, design, and development of innovative medical devices. With a focus on early-stage R&D-from conceptualization to feasibility-you will transform market and patient needs into groundbreaking designs, ready for successful commercialization through rigorous Design Controls.

What You'll Be Working On

• Generating creative solutions for products that can be manufactured and/or generate Intellectual Property
• Creating sketches, illustrations, electrical schematics, and prototypes of new and modified product designs for review.
• Developing, writing, and performing Design of Experiments for Intellectual Property (IP) and/or feasibility of materials, processes, and designs for product development.
• Preparing product build specifications to include (but not limited to) Drawings, BOM's, Manuals, and Process-Quality-Customer Service documents.
• Developing strategy, documenting, performing, and analyzing data from verification testing plans and providing objective conclusions with recommendations for product safety and efficacy.
• Developing, writing, and performing written protocols for validations that final design(s) meet user needs and are compliant with FDA, MET/UL, and/or other regulatory bodies.
• Working with Technicians, Outside Contractors, Suppliers, and OEM to complete technical tasks, assuring completeness and accuracy of all work performed for the company.
• Providing technical support as needed to other departments, vendors, and customers.
• Leading outside software and electronic hardware vendors by providing engineering support for product transfers of physiological software and hardware.
• Effectively collaborating with intra- and interdepartmental colleagues for efficient design ideation and problem-solving.
• Using effective speaking and visual presentation skills for management presentations, training, and technical presentations.
• Familiarity with analog and digital components and systems such as amplifiers, filters, and AD converters
• Applying your expertise in sensor, component, and/or system design for Neurological Diagnostic devices.
• Applying your expertise or application experience in physiological tests such as EEG, EMG, SSEPs

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Biomedical Engineering from an accredited college or University
• 5-7 years of experience in medical device R&D or product design
• Experience with medical devices including sensor, component, and/or system design
• Experience with MRI technology including device conditionality
• Experience in CAD software such as Solidworks/Autodesk
• Experience in general prototype fabrication techniques

Perks of the Job

Compensation:

• Competitive market-based salary
• Annual bonus based on company performance

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• HSA
• Short & Long-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Simple IRA
• Generous PTO & Corporate Holidays

Location: Columbia, SC

Work Mode: Hybrid