Engineer III - Medical Device Research & Development

Job Title: Engineer III - Medical Device Research \& Development

Location:

Round Lake, IL (On-Site)

Duration:

12-Month Contract (Potential for extension/conversion)

Pay Rate:

$44/hour W2

About the Role:

We are seeking a motivated Engineer III to join our growing 5-member team in Round Lake, IL. This role is ideal for a hands-on professional with 2–3 years of experience looking for a long-term home. While the title is "Engineer III," we are specifically targeting candidates at the BS level who are eager to grow, tackle high-volume projects, and contribute to meaningful medical device or pharmaceutical development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Hands-on Lab Work:

Perform engineering design and scientific testing/application of medical device products.

• Material Characterization:

Operate and interpret data from various tools including DSC, Rheometer, TGA, DMA, Tensile/Hardness testers, GC-MS, HPLC, FTIR, and SEM.

• Technical Documentation:

Execute protocols and author detailed reports following strict quality procedures.

• Support Class B Studies:

Assist with change control and submission documentation for new devices.

• Process Support:

Coordinate technical service requests and potentially support the extrusion lab (creating pellets, film, and tubing).

Qualifications:

• Education:

BS in Engineering or a related scientific field. (Entry-level MS/PhD candidates will be considered; however, the role is geared toward BS-level experience).

• Experience:

2–3 years of work experience in Medical Device or Pharmaceutical industries.

• Technical Skills:

Proven experience with material method validation, testing, and chemical/optical characterization.

• Physical Requirement:

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs when working in the extrusion lab.

• Plus:

Hands-on experience with extrusion is a significant advantage.

Interview \& Compliance Requirements:

• LinkedIn:

Candidates must have a valid, up-to-date LinkedIn profile.

• Round 1:

Virtual via Microsoft Teams (On-camera required).

• Round 2:

On-site interview and facility tour (Required).