R&D Principal Engineer
Core
Lead design and development of subsystems and product components for enteral feeding devices, specifically silicone balloon lines, through early-stage product development.
Role type
Principal R&D Engineer (Medical Device Materials & Design)
Builds
Enteral feeding devices, silicone balloon components, and new product prototypes
Domain
Medical Devices / Polymer Science / Materials Engineering
Deliverable
product features (via careerplan.io/jobs/Avanos-Medical-RD-Principal-Engineer-rd-principal-engineer-at-avanos-medical)
Required skills
Polymer science, electromechanical systems, fluid delivery, medical device interface design, silicone elastomers, thermoplastics, balloon dipping, medical device polymer characterization, Class II/III medical device design leadership, complex technical problem solving, project delivery in matrixed organizations, design documentation, traceability
Preferred skills
Statistical data analysis, design of experiments, 3D CAD (SolidWorks), GD&T, mechanical design fundamentals, materials selection, molding processes, sterilization methods (EO, gamma, e-beam), contract manufacturer collaboration, intellectual property generation
Technologies
3D CAD, SolidWorks, Excel
Responsibilities
Lead design and development of assigned subsystems or product components through early stages of product development; partner with external parties to evaluate and test materials and define options for new product development; collaborate with cross-functional teams to perform technical assessments and reduce high-risk issues; support early-stage front-end research by conducting ethnographic studies, gathering voice-of-customer insights, assessing feasibility, developing test methods, and creating prototypes; apply engineering principles across mechanical design, fluidics, materials, and electromechanical integration; mentor junior engineers and provide technical direction; contribute to intellectual property development through design innovation and technical documentation