Research & Development – Medical Device Product Development Professional - P3

What this level means

Fully competent professional; works independently on standard projects

Scope

Features or a sub-system end-to-end

Autonomy

Works independently on standard work; reviewed on the non-standard

Complexity

Diverse problems; adapts existing approaches

Impact

Project / team outcomes

Decision rights

Owns implementation decisions for own scope

Leadership

Mentors juniors informally

Typical experience

3–5 yrs

What you'd do

• Lead the design and development of medical device components
• Plan and manage project tasks and timelines
• Drive meaningful innovation by researching emerging technologies
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality and regulatory standards
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for project success
• Develop and implement testing protocols
• Prepare and present technical reports to stakeholders
• Create and refine device designs using engineering principles and CAD software.
• Plan and conduct bench tests, simulations, and experiments to evaluate device performance.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize product designs.
• Document design processes and test results for regulatory submissions.
• Identify and resolve engineering issues during the development process.
• Contribute to risk management activities and design reviews.
• Support manufacturing teams in transitioning products from development to production.
• Lead design and development projects
• Manage project timelines and deliverables
• Research and integrate emerging technologies
• Design and refine medical devices
• Conduct performance tests
• Ensure regulatory compliance

Skills, knowledge & tools

• Advanced CAD skills
• Project management
• Technical leadership
• Regulatory strategy
• Innovation techniques
• Stakeholder communication
• Risk assessment
• Problem-solving
• CAD design
• Engineering analysis
• Regulatory compliance
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Documentation
• Advanced engineering principles
• Project management methodologies
• Regulatory compliance
• Innovation in medical devices
• Quality management systems
• Strategic planning
• Emerging technologies
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Medical device regulations
• Engineering principles
• Product lifecycle management
• Quality assurance
• Risk management
• Design for manufacturability
• Testing and validation
• Independent leadership
• Analytical thinking
• Excellent communication skills
• Project management
• Innovation
• Regulatory knowledge
• Team leadership
• Strategic planning
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills
• Proficiency in CAD software
• Knowledge of regulatory standards
• Team collaboration
• Attention to detail
• Adaptability

What good looks like

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 5-8+ years of experience in medical device R&D
• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in a relevant field
• Familiarity with the full product development lifecycle
• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in medical device development
• A Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline (preferred)

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What it pays

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O*NET / SOC: 19-0000 — Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (inferred)

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