Senior R&D Engineer

Cardinal Health

Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type: Hybrid
Location: Hazelwood, MO
Salary: $80,500–$103,410 / yr
Posted: 6 days ago
Closes: Jul 10, 2026
Nearby: 83 roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $178k

This role $92k

$65k most similar roles pay here $228k

This role pays less than 99% of similar roles. Most pay $144,280–$211,952 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $92k versus about $178k for comparable roles.

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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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TL;DR · Senior R&D Engineer

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The Senior Engineer role in Research and Development at Cardinal Health involves leading the design, development, testing, and refinement of new electromechanical medical devices such as enteral feeding pumps and thermometers. This position requires developing and extending software and firmware to control mechanical and electronic components, creating test protocols for FDA and European standards, and collaborating with manufacturers and vendors globally. The ideal candidate will be proficient in C#, Microsoft Visual Studio, C, and C++ for embedded systems development and must have 2-4 years of experience in similar roles. This role demands expertise in IoT devices and the ability to work on complex projects independently while receiving guidance on new initiatives.

Skills

C# Microsoft Visual Studio C++ Embedded Software Development IoT FDA standards European standards Test Protocols Test Reports

What you'll do

Designs and tests firmware for electromechanical medical devices.
Develops software and firmware using C#, C++, and embedded systems programming.
Creates test protocols to meet FDA and European regulatory standards.
Writes detailed documentation and requirements for product components.
Coordinates with external vendors and partners on cross-functional projects.

What we're looking for

2-4 years of experience in embedded software development for electromechanical devices.
Proficient in C#, C++, and Microsoft Visual Studio for tool development and maintenance.
Experience developing firmware to control mechanical and electronic components of medical devices.
Ability to develop test protocols and reports conforming to FDA and European standards.
Skilled in coordinating with vendors and business partners on cross-functional projects.
Applies technical judgment within defined parameters, receiving general guidance on new projects.

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