Senior R&D Engineer

Cardinal Health

Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Hazelwood, MO
Salary
$80,500–$103,410 / yr
Posted
5 days ago
Closes
Jul 10, 2026

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $173k
This role $92k
$66k most similar roles pay here $214k

This role pays less than 99% of similar roles. Most pay $146,500–$200,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $92k versus about $173k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Cardinal Health

Cardinal Health is a global healthcare services and products company specializing in pharmaceutical distribution, medical products, and supply chain solutions for healthcare providers and pharmacies. Industry: Healthcare Distribution & Services

Cardinal Health currently has 43 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $113,950–$165,110 across 42 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Senior R&D Engineer

The Senior R&D Engineer role at Cardinal Health involves leading the design and development of new electromechanical medical devices, focusing on compression durable devices. Day-to-day responsibilities include creating product specifications and drawings, developing test plans and reports, and coordinating with manufacturers globally to ensure project success. The position requires expertise in six sigma manufacturability testing, troubleshooting through statistical analysis, and maintaining detailed technical records for efficient knowledge transfer and decision traceability. Key skills needed are proficiency in design documentation, project management, and cross-functional collaboration. This role operates within a complex medical device development environment, emphasizing quality assurance and regulatory compliance at Cardinal Health’s global scale.

What you'll do

  • Designs and tests new electromechanical medical devices for manufacturability.
  • Troubleshoots design and production issues using statistical analysis methods.
  • Maintains accurate technical records and produces clear documentation for projects.
  • Ensures traceability of project decisions through detailed documentation practices.
  • Balances multiple assignments, monitors milestones, and communicates project status.
  • Coordinates with external manufacturers to oversee component manufacturing quality.

What we're looking for

  • 2-4 years of experience in designing and testing electromechanical medical devices.
  • Leads design, development, and refinement of new products through adherence to design control processes.
  • Conducts tests for six sigma manufacturability and simulates manufacturing processes to identify issues.
  • Troubleshoots technical problems using statistical analysis methods (ANOVA, Monte Carlo simulations).
  • Maintains accurate technical records and produces clear documentation for efficient knowledge transfer.
  • Ensures project traceability by documenting design rationale, assumptions, and revision history thoroughly.
  • Coordinates with external personnel and manufacturers to oversee component manufacturing processes globally.

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