Suru · 1 day ago
Research And Development Engineer
Marlborough, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expSuru is seeking an R&D Engineer to support the research and development of innovative catheter-based medical devices. The role involves hands-on experimentation, prototyping, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to develop manufacturable solutions.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Steven Scott
Responsibilities
Participate in early-stage R&D activities for new catheter technologies and system architectures
Explore design concepts through rapid prototyping, feasibility builds, and iteration loops
Apply catheter-specific engineering methods such as extrusion, thermal bonding, braid/coil reinforcement, reflow, and component integration
Conduct bench testing, characterization studies, and performance experiments to evaluate design ideas
Analyze test outcomes, summarize findings, and translate results into actionable design recommendations
Identify technical risks and propose mitigation strategies based on data and engineering insight
Build and refine prototype catheter assemblies using R&D fabrication techniques
Troubleshoot mechanical performance issues, material interactions, and assembly methods
Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to procure prototype components and tooling
Partner with manufacturing, process development, and quality engineering to ensure designs are on a path toward manufacturability and regulatory readiness
Provide R&D support during design transfer activities, including clarifying requirements, refining specifications, and supporting early pilot builds
Work closely with program managers to align technical work with program needs, timelines, and milestones
Create and maintain R&D documentation including test methods, engineering reports, design rationale summaries, and prototype build records
Support risk assessments (pFMEA, design-level risk inputs) and contribute to verification/validation planning as designs mature
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives across the R&D organization, including test method refinement, equipment capability expansion, and knowledge-sharing
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline
3–5 years of experience working with catheter-based medical devices in an R&D or product development environment
Hands-on experience with catheter technologies such as extrusion, reflow, thermal bonding, braiding, coil/wire reinforcement, or catheter assembly processes
Strong experimental and prototyping skills with the ability to design, build, test, and iterate rapidly
Familiarity with design controls, design documentation, and early-phase V&V preparation
Excellent analytical, communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Company
Suru
Suru is a specialized recruiting firm focused on delivering top-tier talent for direct hire and temporary placements across a wide range of industries.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase