Research Engineer

Overview

Cook Advanced Technologies (Cook AT) offers an exciting start-up atmosphere with the security of a large company and is passionate about making a difference in improving the health and well-being of patients worldwide.  Cook AT is currently accepting applications for a Research Engineer with an Electrical Engineering background.  The person in this position is responsible for applying engineering principles to address unmet clinical needs: designing, developing and testing new concepts.  This role primarily focuses on electrical, electronic, and electromechanical design within Cook Advanced Technologies, and may also support other Cook companies as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews and analyze prior research to understand unmet clinical and technical needs.
• Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to define functional, usability, manufacturability, and safety requirements for concept solutions.
• Brainstorm design solutions for addressing defined requirements
• Develop research and development strategies for reducing design ideas to practice and demonstrating their feasibility
• Design and prototype medical device concepts, including:
  • Analog and digital circuit design
  • Microcontroller-based systems
  • Electromechanical actuator and transducer design
  • Data acquisition and signal processing systems
  • Circuit layout and fabrication
  • Mechanical packaging

• Perform testing, troubleshooting, and validation of prototypes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety standards, particularly IEC 60601.
• Maintain thorough documentation of project work, including reports, lab notebooks, invention disclosures, and meeting notes.
• Support intellectual property development by identifying, characterizing, and protecting novel ideas.
• Complete training on applicable Quality System procedures and understand the importance of engineering work in achieving quality objectives and ensuring safe, effective medical devices.
• Demonstrate initiative and self-direction in all aspects of work.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field with an electrical focus, or 5 years equivalent experience in medical device industry.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient with hardware/software integration
• Proficient with programming for data acquisition, signal processing and control instrumentation
• Proficient at instrumentation design, including schematic design, component specification, PCB layout, mechanical packaging, assembly and troubleshooting
• Experience with design of electromechanical systems, including coils, motors, actuators, transducers, MEMS
• Experience with at least two of the following programming languages: Python, C, C++, R, and MATLAB
• Experience with RF design techniques
• Experience with modern closed-loop control techniques
• Experience with common AI/ML models

Professional Attributes:

• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work in a regulated environment
• Professional demeanor, positive attitude, and strong work ethic

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Cook Advanced Technologies does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN) for this employment position.