Research and Development Engineering Specialist

The Research and Development Engineering Specialist at Cook Medical supports the research, development, and production of medical devices and works within an interdisciplinary team of engineers, specialists, and technicians, and with other functions, to advance the strategic goals of the company.

• Independently produce, organize, and maintain documentation or systems critical to the function of the engineering team or department
• Use independent judgment to make decisions on significant issues
• Run short-term, long-term, and/or system-focused projects, or complete significant tasks critical to projects
• Possess and demonstrate expert skill level in using, teaching, and troubleshooting Cook procedural and operational systems
• Serve as a mentor, trainer, and resource to the department for aspects critical to performing job functions
• Must work and interact effectively and professionally with and for others throughout various levels of the global organization
• Prioritize work based on assigned goals

• Maintain and increase knowledge related to the team’s focus and relevant company systems
• Must maintain company quality and quantity standards

• Associates degree in relevant field; or experience of such kind and amount as to provide a comparable background

• 2 years experience that relates directly to the above responsibilities

• Experience working independently and with minimal supervision
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Software (ie Word, Excel)

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States.  Cook does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position.

Physical Requirements:

• Personal protective equipment including safety glasses, lab coat and gloves required in some areas associated with this position
• Sitting for extended periods, utilizes close visual acuity for working with computers, etc
• Works under general office environmental conditions

• Moderate exposure to noise level in the work environment that is moderate to occasionally loud
• Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds
• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to grasp, carry, feel or touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear