Engineer 2, Design Development, R&D
Location
Pleasanton, CA
Level
Mid-Level
Department
MedTech
Type
Salary
$91,000 - $137,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-04-03
Responsibilities
- Design and execute test methods to characterize mechanical and imaging properties of soft biomaterials.
- Perform sample preparation, reconstitution, handling, and controlled testing of NASHA-based gels.
- Analyze imaging and other datasets to quantify geometry, positioning, and stability of materials.
- Support identification and implementation of tools and software workflows.
- Design and build experimental setups, test fixtures, or tissue-mimicking models as needed.
- Document experimental protocols, results, and conclusions for internal design decisions and regulatory submissions.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with medical physicists, QA/RA, marketing, and manufacturing partners to align testing with requirements.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field with a minimum of 2 years of related experience, or an advanced degree with no experience.
- Hands-on experience designing and executing experimental test methods and analyzing resulting data.
- Strong documentation skills for drafting protocols and technical reports.
- Comfort working in early-stage R&D environments with evolving test methods.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience with viscoelastic materials characterization and medical imaging modalities.
- Familiarity with CAD (Solidworks) and exposure to medical device development or regulated environments.
