Research and Development Engineer 1

Cook Medical

Bloomington, INFull time
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Bloomington, IN
Job type
Full time
Posted
Oct 29
2 days ago
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Cook Medical

Medical devices · 10,001+ employees

At Cook, we believe in taking care of our people so they can take care of others. As a global, family-owned company that has been improving patients’ lives since 1963, we’re committed to doing business with integrity and making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. We’re guided by strong ethical standards and core values, and we believe the best ideas come from creating solutions together. Our company culture values every voice, brings together inclusive teams who collaborate well, and encourages learning and innovation. When you join Cook, you’re not just starting a job, you’re building a career with purpose, in a company that invests in you.

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What you'll do

  • Manage and drive assigned project tasks to ensure timely completion of project milestones
  • Work closely with cross functional groups to achieve project and company goals
  • Interact with SME’s, physicians, and product managers to develop innovative medical devices
  • Interpret data, organize, execute, and coordinate project activities
  • Contribute to activities and documentation to create and maintain design history files
  • Assist with the development and implementation of new processes and solutions
  • Provide input on company intellectual property relevant to area of work
  • Comply with Quality, Regulatory, and company policies and systems

What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Strong technical writing is preferred.
  • This role requires foundational literacy in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data concepts, including the ability to explain these concepts simply, identify appropriate users of AI in daily work, responsibly use approved AI tools for low-risk tasks, and consistently apply Cook Medical’s data privacy and responsible AI guidelines.
  • Work under general office environmental conditions
  • Sitting for extended periods, utilizes close visual acuity for working with computers, etc.,
  • In line with local health and safety requirements, personal protective equipment may be required in areas associated with this position.
  • May require occasional travel.
  • Education: a bachelor's degree

Key skills

Strong technical writing (preferred)

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Perks

  • Paid time off
  • holidays
  • educational assistance
  • development programs
  • Health and wellness initiatives
  • social activities
  • community engagement

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Research and Development Engineer 1 Requisition ID 2026-19562 Posting Date 19 hours ago (10/29/2026 3:51 PM) Job Location(s) Bloomington IN United States Job Locations US-IN-Bloomington Travel Less than 10% Position Type Full Time Company Cook Inc - Bloomington Category Engineering Why Join Us Why You’ll Love Working at Cook: At Cook, we believe in taking care of our people so they can take care of others. As a global, family-owned company that has been improving patients’ lives since 1963, we’re committed to doing business with integrity and making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. We’re guided by strong ethical standards and core values, and we believe the best ideas come from creating solutions together. Our company culture values every voice, brings together inclusive teams who collaborate well, and encourages learning and innovation. When you join Cook, you’re not just starting a job, you’re building a career with purpose, in a company that invests in you. What You Can Expect at Cook: These are some ways we support our people across Cook: Meaningful work & strong values: Contribute to improving patient care globally in a company known for high ethical standards and integrity. Competitive rewards & security: Competitive, performance-related compensation and benefits that support your health and financial wellbeing. Flexibility & time off: Paid time off, holidays, and hybrid or remote work options for many jobs, where possible. Growth & development: Learning opportunities, educational assistance, and development programs to help you grow your skills and career. Wellbeing & community: Health and wellness initiatives, social activities, and community engagement that help you feel connected and supported. Benefits and programs vary by country and job. Our recruiters can provide more information about the specific benefits and programs available in your location. Overview The Research and Development Engineer 1 is responsible to complete and/or collaborate and assist with portions of project/program activities, as assigned. This role collaborates across functional department(s) and contributes to their projects by solving technical challenges and ensuring products meet clinical needs, safety requirements, and quality standards. Responsibilities Responsibilities for supporting technical leadership may include: Manage and drive assigned project tasks to ensure timely completion of project milestones. Work closely with cross functional groups to achieve project and company goals. Provide updates during project meetings and document minutes and actions. Contribute towards ensuring project milestones are achieved to meet business metrics. Interact with SME’s, physicians, and product managers to develop innovative medical devices to improve patient care, as applicable. Assumes responsibility and/or supports in interpreting data, organizing, executing, and coordinating project activities within portions of projects/programs. Contribute to activities and documentation to create and maintain design history files. Assists with the development and implementation of new processes and solutions that will impact the achievement of the department business metrics. Utilize engineering knowledge to support the department. Provide input on company intellectual property relevant to area of work to drive innovation and IP generation. Participate in creative problem-solving techniques to drive product/process excellence to support projects/programs within the department. Collaborate, communicate, and manage effective relationships with cross functional groups to support the achievement of project milestones. Learn the organization’s business processes and systems, as applicable to your duties and responsibilities. Comply with Quality, Regulatory, and company policies and systems. Qualifications Essential Regional or Country Requirements Education and/or Work Experience Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Knowledge and Skills and/or Abilities Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Strong technical writing is preferred. This role requires foundational literacy in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data concepts, including the ability to explain these concepts simply, identify appropriate users of AI in daily work, responsibly use approved AI tools for low-risk tasks, and consistently apply Cook Medical’s data privacy and responsible AI guidelines. Physical Requirements Work under general office environmental conditions Sitting for extended periods, utilizes close visual acuity for working with computers, etc., In line with local health and safety requirements, personal protective equipment may be required in areas associated with this position. May require occasional travel. Options Apply for this job online Apply Share Share the job posting with a friend Refer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed “We are proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer for minorities, women, protected veterans, disabled individuals, and any other protected class.”Cook will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state/province and local law. Application FAQs Software Powered by ICIMS www.icims.com

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