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Cook Medical · 1 day ago

Research Engineer, Electrical Concept Development

West Lafayette, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Cook Medical is a company passionate about improving the health and well-being of patients worldwide. They are seeking a Research Engineer with an Electrical Engineering background to design, develop, and test new concepts to address unmet clinical needs, primarily focusing on electrical, electronic, and electromechanical design.

HardwareManufacturingMedical Device

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conduct literature reviews and analyze prior research to understand unmet clinical and technical needs

Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to define functional, usability, manufacturability, and safety requirements for concept solutions

Brainstorm design solutions for addressing defined requirements

Develop research and development strategies for reducing design ideas to practice and demonstrating their feasibility

Design and prototype medical device concepts, including:

Analog and digital circuit design

Microcontroller-based systems

Electromechanical actuator and transducer design

Data acquisition and signal processing systems

Circuit layout and fabrication

Mechanical packaging

Perform testing, troubleshooting, and validation of prototypes

Ensure compliance with relevant safety standards, particularly IEC 60601

Maintain thorough documentation of project work, including reports, lab notebooks, invention disclosures, and meeting notes

Support intellectual property development by identifying, characterizing, and protecting novel ideas

Complete training on applicable Quality System procedures and understand the importance of engineering work in achieving quality objectives and ensuring safe, effective medical devices

Demonstrate initiative and self-direction in all aspects of work

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringHardware/software integrationInstrumentation designElectromechanical systems designProgramming languagesRF design techniquesClosed-loop control techniquesAI/ML modelsPlanningWork in regulated environmentProfessional demeanorOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field with an electrical focus, or 5 years equivalent experience in medical device industry

Proficient with hardware/software integration

Proficient with programming for data acquisition, signal processing and control instrumentation

Proficient at instrumentation design, including schematic design, component specification, PCB layout, mechanical packaging, assembly and troubleshooting

Experience with design of electromechanical systems, including coils, motors, actuators, transducers, MEMS

Experience with at least two of the following programming languages: Python, C, C++, R, and MATLAB

Experience with RF design techniques

Experience with modern closed-loop control techniques

Experience with common AI/ML models

Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

Effective communication and collaboration skills

Ability to work in a regulated environment

Professional demeanor, positive attitude, and strong work ethic

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States

Company

Cook Medical

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Cook Medical is a medical device company that specializes in designing, manufacturing, and delivering invasive medical devices. It is a sub-organization of Cook Group.

Founded in 1963

Bloomington, Indiana, USA

10001+ employees