Research and Development Engineer 2

A R&D Engineer 2 at Cook Medical is tasked with solving engineering problems, developing new products and processes, and leading portions of new development projects within R&D engineering.

This position will be based out of our Bloomington, Indiana location working in a full time on-site capacity on endovascular stent grafts. The ideal candidate will have experience with creating and documenting design outputs for vascular stents and delivery systems, performing tensile, torque, and deployment studies for feasibility and verification/validation testing, and working in various capacities to drive project completion through collaboration with functional groups like quality, regulatory, and product management. 

• Utilize engineering knowledge and technical expertise to lead, organize, execute, and coordinate various aspects of new development work within R&D
• Complete projects consistent with corporate and departmental objectives by engaging the efforts of other engineering, manufacturing, regulatory, quality assurance, and marketing staff
• Act as a mentor to other personnel in the Engineering department
• Contribute to the intellectual property of the company via invention disclosures and patent applications
• Prepare and maintain accurate documentation of concepts, designs, drawings, and manufacturing processes consistent with the requirements of pertinent regulations and Cook’s Quality Management System
• Maintain and increase technical, medical and biomedical development knowledge related to the company’s product lines
• Maintain accurate and timely reports and records
• Must work and interact effectively and professionally with and for others throughout various levels of the global organization to achieve company goals

• BS degree in Engineering or a related degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
• Experience in communication and working with a wide variety of associates
• Experience working independently and directing others towards a common goal
• Experience using analytical skills and problem solving

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:

• Approximately 80% onsite spent in a normal environment requiring sitting and moving around the building, or in a "clean" environment Production setting requiring protective clothing and safety glasses
• Travel is limited, but may require travel to various hospitals, physicians’ offices and public places