R&D Engineer

Katalyst HealthCares and Life Sciences

$80K — $110K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
  • 6+ years of industry experience or 4+ years with an advanced degree.
  • Strong experience in medical device development within a design controls environment.
  • Experience with catheter-based and/or single-use medical devices.
  • Proven ability to lead technical workstreams and influence cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead integration workstreams including interface definition and planning.
  • Drive technical decision-making across assigned deliverables in collaboration with engineering leadership.
  • Own and ensure completion of design control deliverables including user needs and traceability.
  • Support risk management documentation and mitigation activities.
  • Lead verification & validation (V&V) planning and execution activities.
  • Conduct feasibility studies and iterative testing to optimize designs.
  • Perform root cause analysis and identify integration risks.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to play a key role in shaping integration strategy.
  • Engage in a highly collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Contribute to meaningful medical device development projects.
  • Scope for professional growth within a leading organization.
Full Job Description
Job Description:
  • The role involves leading integration workstreams, supporting design and quality system integration activities, and collaborating closely with engineering leadership, technical teams, quality, manufacturing, supplier engineering, and regulatory stakeholders.
  • This position plays a key role in shaping integration strategy and ensuring successful execution of downstream deliverables in a highly collaborative environment.
Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Lead integration workstreams including interface definition, requirements alignment, planning, and technical execution.
  • Drive technical decision-making across assigned deliverables in collaboration with engineering leadership.
  • Own and ensure completion of design control deliverables including user needs, design inputs/outputs, and traceability.
  • Support risk management documentation and mitigation strategy activities.
  • Lead verification & validation (V&V) planning and execution activities.
  • Support DHF development and maintenance in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Lead or oversee test method development and validation activities to ensure integration readiness.
  • Conduct feasibility studies, prototype development, and iterative testing activities to optimize designs across device platforms.
  • Perform root cause analysis, resolve complex technical issues, and proactively identify and mitigate integration risks.
  • Partner cross-functionally with quality, manufacturing, supplier engineering, and regulatory teams to drive execution and alignment.
  • Influence cross-functional stakeholders and provide technical leadership without direct line management responsibility.
  • Collaborate closely with engineering managers, technical leads, engineers, and lab/testing support teams in a highly collaborative environment.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
  • 6+ years of industry experience or 4+ years with an advanced degree.
  • Strong experience in medical device development within a design controls environment.
  • Experience with catheter-based and/or single-use medical devices.
  • Proven ability to lead technical workstreams and influence cross-functional teams.
  • Strong working knowledge of design controls, DHF documentation, risk management, V&V, traceability, and change control.
  • bility to work independently with minimal guidance.
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience with Windchill or similar PLM/quality systems preferred.
  • Experience with DMR deliverables including prints, specification maps, and BOM creation preferred.
  • Experience with test method development and validation preferred.
  • Background in balloon catheter or catheter-based systems preferred.
  • Familiarity with Class II/III medical device regulations and quality systems preferred.
  • Experience with product or technology integration activities preferred.
  • Self-starter with strong accountability, adaptability, and ability to operate in ambiguity.

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