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R&D Engineer Jobs in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada at Intellectt Inc
Job Title: R&D Engineer (Medical Devices)
This position is open exclusively to people who are eligible to work in USA
Duration: 12 Months Contract
Job Summary:
We are seeking an R&D Engineer with experience in the medical device industry to support product design, development, and innovation initiatives. This role will focus on developing new products, improving existing designs, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have strong engineering fundamentals, hands-on product development experience, and the ability to work in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop new medical device products from concept to commercialization
- Support product development activities including prototyping, testing, and design verification/validation
- Create and maintain design documentation (requirements, specifications, drawings, reports)
- Perform risk assessments (FMEA) and support design controls per regulatory requirements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and Suppliers
- Conduct root cause analysis and support product improvements and issue resolution
- Ensure compliance with FDA regulations and ISO 13485 standards
- Support design transfer activities to manufacturing
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- 3–7+ years of experience in R&D or product development within the medical device industry
- Hands-on experience with product design, prototyping, and testing
- Knowledge of design controls and regulatory requirements (FDA, ISO 13485)
- Experience with risk management tools (FMEA, DFMEA, PFMEA)
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, or similar)
- Exposure to design verification & validation (V&V)
- Experience with materials, plastics, or electromechanical systems
- Knowledge of ISO 14971 (risk management)
- Experience in a regulated GMP environment
Title: R&D Engineer
Company: Intellectt Inc
Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada