Advantage Technical · 12 hours ago
Research And Development Engineer
Twin Cities Area
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$58/hr - $58/hr
3+ years expAdvantage Technical is a leading medical device organization seeking an experienced R&D Engineer III with strong expertise in polymer science and materials engineering. This role focuses on researching, developing, and optimizing polymer-based materials for next-generation cardiovascular implants, collaborating across various teams to advance innovative materials and support product development.
Staffing & Recruiting
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Bill Sunderland
Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and integration of next‑generation technologies for cardiovascular implant applications
Conduct material characterization, analytical testing, and data interpretation
Develop and validate test methods for novel materials and product concepts
Apply scientific and engineering principles to guide decision‑making across technical workstreams
Prototype new concepts, processes, and test methods to support early‑phase development
Collaborate with internal and external partners to achieve project objectives
Work cross‑functionally with process development, quality, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical, and marketing teams on complex programs
Document development activities through reports, memos, change requests, and technical summaries
Analyze engineering challenges and recommend solutions or alternative approaches
Work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced R&D environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
3+ years of engineering experience with a bachelor's degree, or 1+ year with a master's degree
Experience in new product development for implants or cardiovascular devices
Hands-on experience with medical device polymers, biomaterials, or polymer membrane technologies
Background in analytical chemistry testing and data interpretation
Demonstrated ability to work as a self-starter with a hands-on, problem-solving mindset
Ability to provide technical insights related to product design and development leadership
Preferred
Experience in early-phase or exploratory product development
Knowledge of adhesives, coatings, and coating application techniques
Experience supporting technical trade-off decisions to optimize design, performance, manufacturability, cost, and reliability
Strong communication, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
Familiarity with medical device Product Development Process (PDP) lifecycle
Flexible, solution-oriented approach to complex engineering challenges
Company
Advantage Technical
Advantage Technical aligns people and companies to create opportunity.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase