Senior R&D Engineer, Nutritional Delivery/Thermometry

Cardinal Health

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Hazelwood, MO
Salary
$80,500–$103,410 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Oct 5, 2026

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Below market

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This role $92k
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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 40 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $105,900–$153,250 across 36 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior R&D Engineer, Nutritional Delivery/Thermometry

Sr R&D Engineer - Nutritional Delivery/Thermometry will lead the design, development, and testing of electromechanical medical devices including enteral feeding pumps, thermometers, and compression devices. The role involves managing the full product lifecycle from concept to commercialization while ensuring compliance with FDA and international standards. Key responsibilities include developing and validating test protocols, performing root cause investigations, and creating critical documentation like engineering drawings and design history files. To succeed, the candidate must utilize advanced statistical analysis techniques such as ANOVA, regression analysis, and Monte Carlo simulations using tools like Minitab or JMP. The position requires collaborating with cross-functional teams and global manufacturers to solve complex technical issues. This role focuses on translating unmet clinical needs into innovative product requirements for medical devices within the nutritional delivery and thermometry domains.

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and test new electromechanical medical devices from concept through commercialization.
  • Develop and validate comprehensive test protocols that comply with FDA and international standards.
  • Perform advanced statistical analysis to identify root causes and optimize product performance.
  • Create and review critical project documentation including engineering drawings and design history files.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to product designs and manufacturing.
  • Translate customer and clinical needs into innovative product requirements and design solutions.
  • Coordinate with global manufacturers, vendors, and internal teams to ensure project success.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or relevant work experience (preferred).
  • 2+ years of experience in medical device product development (preferred).
  • Experience with full lifecycle design control processes such as 21 CFR Part 820.30 and ISO 13485 (preferred).
  • Experience developing, validating, and executing test procedures for medical devices (preferred).
  • Strong background in statistical analysis for engineering applications using tools like Minitab or JMP (preferred).
  • LSS Green Belt or DFSS certifications (preferred).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills to present complex technical information clearly.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

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