Research and Development Engineer

Research and Development Engineer Requisition ID 2026-20397 Posting Date 2 days ago (10/30/2026 4:00 PM) Job Location(s) West Lafayette IN United States Job Locations US-IN-West Lafayette Travel 10-20% Shift Type 1st shift Position Type Full Time Company Med Institute Inc. Category Engineering Why Join Us MED Institute partners with medical device companies to bring innovative technologies to market. With expertise in regulatory strategy, clinical trial design, and technical consulting, our cross-disciplinary team supports clients from concept through commercialization. We’re passionate about improving healthcare through collaboration, innovation, and service excellence. Overview The Research and Development Engineer is responsible for application of engineering principles to research and develop various medical devices, based on client needs. These responsibilities include completing project deliverables and tasks to support the evaluation of medical devices and creation of novel medical device concepts through collaboration with external clients and, upon request, with other Cook companies. Responsibilities Understand client expectations while driving towards scientific excellence. Interact with management, technical leadership and clients to plan, complete, analyze and report results of experiments, tests, prototype development, literature reviews, etc. Assure that project deliverables and tasks are technically excellent and completed in a timely fashion. Document deliverables. Assure that appropriate documentation is kept detailing project history (reports, laboratory notebooks, invention disclosures, scientific literature, meeting notes, deliverables, etc.). Maintain and develop the technical capabilities necessary to provide technical solutions to clients. Understand the intellectual property process and how it is established, harvested, characterized, and protected. Qualifications Technical skills and knowledge: BS (or advanced degree) in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Aided Engineering, Biology or Physiology, or equivalent experience. MS degree preferred. Innovative: Proven ability to innovate in the development of novel concepts and creating solutions to technical problems with an eye towards providing practical solutions in a timely manner. Task Oriented: Demonstrated knowledge and ability to plan, prioritize, and coordinate the completion of deliverables and tasks. Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate and constructively collaborate with colleagues. Professionalism: The 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. MED Institute does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN) for this employment position. 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