Senior R&D Engineer/ Mechanical Engineer 3
Duration: 12 Months
Work Location: Covington, GA: M-Th onsite, F flexible
Shift: 8-5 with 1 hour lunch; some flexibility around these times

Notes:
Conversion - If the ideal candidate is found, the manager would like to convert to FTE.
There is a $10K sign-on bonus for relocation!

Description:

• We are seeking a Staff-level R&D Engineer to join our product development team focused on capital equipment, with an emphasis on innovation, concept development, and system integration. The ideal candidate will be experienced in leading research-driven product development efforts and will play a key role in transforming ideas into validated, manufacturable medical devices or systems.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and contribute to the design and development of complex electromechanical systems and capital equipment from concept through commercialization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including clinical, electrical, software, and manufacturing, to translate user needs and technical requirements into feasible product designs.
• Apply R&D methodologies to explore new technologies, perform feasibility studies, and reduce technical risk early in development.
• Utilize advanced problem-solving and analytical techniques, including design of experiments (DOE), root cause analysis, and data-driven decision-making.
• Design and execute engineering tests and experiments to validate concepts and prototypes.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers or project team members.
• Document all phases of development in accordance with regulated industry (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485) requirements.
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders to understand product needs and ensure alignment with business goals.

Must-Have Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field
• Minimum of 8 years of R&D experience in the development of capital equipment and electromechanical systems
• Proven experience in early-stage concept development, prototyping, and technology evaluation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead or mentor a small, multidisciplinary team

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience in the medical device industry or other regulated industries
• Familiarity with systems engineering practices
• Knowledge of risk management, design controls, and regulatory documentation

Background:

• Strong background in R&D, medical device development, capital equipment, and early-stage design and innovation.

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 62.50/hr.