R&D Engineer I (34655)

Job DetailsJob Location: Jacksonville, FL 32246Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: DayJob Summary

The R&D Engineer I is responsible for development of product from concept to commercialization. This includes research, planning, idea creation and realization, concept development, specification generation, maintenance of product designs, testing and validation protocols, as well as effective communication with team members, management, and customers. As project responsibilities increase, the R&D engineer will be expected to provide additional leadership and technical mentoring along with more cross-functional group interaction internally and externally. Participates in product development teams and is responsible for assigned engineering deliverables.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities

Apply mechanical design principles for developing new products.
Ability to translate or derive customer requirements into engineering specifications.
Ability to write and advise others of product testing requirements.
Experience using Solidworks CAD software and MS Office applications.
Identify technical requirements of the customer, in collaboration with other team members.
Ability to create and check design specifications (models & drawing).
Abide by regulatory and internal guidelines for the design and manufacturing of our products.
Apply Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to understand device risks and failure modes.
Prepare solid models for 3D printing
Strong technical writing ability to create protocols, test reports and other documents.
Design and execute tests to simulate product use for verifying and validating product performance, reliability, and usability.
Understands and applies basic statistical tools to evaluate and derive conclusion from test data or dimensional analysis.
Participate in the creation and maintenance of files specific to project assignment.
Collaborate and coordinate between multiple departments: production, sales, marketing, and product management.

QualificationsEducational and Experience Requirements

BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Bioengineering, Biomedical) or comparable technical/medical field
Prior experience with 3D CAD modeling software (Solidworks is preferred)
Proficient user of Microsoft Office applications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Adhere and support KLS Martins quality and safety policies and procedures
Ability to learn new software quickly
Ability to retrieve and interpret documentation.
Customer support skills
Able to work independently under minimal supervision.
Able to efficiently communicate and collaborate amongst a team
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate at all levels internally, as well as externally
Problem solving and decision making
Strong communication skills, both written and orally
Critical thinking
Adaptability & flexibility

Skill Requirements

Typing/computer keyboard
Utilize computer software (specified above)
Retrieve and compile information
Maintain records/logs
Verify data and information
Organize and prioritize information/tasks
Operate office equipment
Advanced mathematical concepts (fractions, decimals, ratios, percentages, graphs)
Verbal communication
Written communication
Public speaking/group presentations
Research, analyze and interpret information
Investigate, evaluate, recommend action
Leadership and supervisory, managing people
Basic mathematical concepts (e.g. add, subtract)
Abstract mathematical concepts (interpolation, inference, frequency, reliability, formulas, equations, statistics)

Physical Requirements

Sitting for extended periods
Extended periods viewing computer screen
Walking
Reading
Speaking
Hear/Listen
Maintain regular, punctual attendance
Lifting/carrying up to 20 pounds various items

Repetitive Motions

Pushing/Pulling
Bending/Stooping
Reaching/Grasping
Writing

Hazards

Normal office environment