R&D Engineer II (Medical Devices)- HYBRID (Alpharetta, GA)

Owens & Minor is a global healthcare solutions company providing essential products, services and technology solutions that support care delivery in leading hospitals, health systems and research centers around the world. For over 140 years, Owens & Minor has delivered comfort and confidence behind the scenes, so healthcare stays at the forefront, helping to make each day better for the hospitals, healthcare partners, and communities we serve. Powered by more than 14,000 teammates worldwide, Owens & Minor exists because every day, everywhere, Life Takes Care™.

• 140+ years serving healthcare

• Over 14,000 teammates worldwide

• Serving healthcare partners in 80 countries

• Manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Honduras, Mexico, Thailand and Ireland

• 40+ distribution centers

• Portfolio of 300 propriety and branded product offerings

• 1,000 branded medical product suppliers

• 4,000 healthcare partners served

• Typically works as a contributor to projects of all types or leads small-medium projects of lower complexity.
• Works independently with low to mid level of guidance from more senior engineers and management. Completes basic to moderately complex engineering tasks with some oversight
• Understands a wide range of technical principles, theories and techniques applied to design and manufacturing; incorporates leading-edge thinking into projects and plans
• Deals with change and ambiguity on projects by proposing options that result in potential solutions
• Makes technical decisions with little to moderate assistance; seeks assistance as appropriate from Team Leader or senior members of the team.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure while aligning with cross-functional team members
• Effectively understands customer requirements and acts to make sure that expectations are met or exceeded
• May provide guidance and work direction to lower level engineers
• Coaches peers to improve their skills and outcomes within R&D in a specific area of expertise; may supervise/lead technicians, co-ops or interns
• Documents work appropriately within defined procedures.
• Generate and analyze test data and reports to determine if designs meet functional and performance specifications
• Learn about intellectual property, the differences between patents & trade secrets, and patent approaches in other countries. Create and document intellectual property according to established company procedures
• Develops effective schedules with collaboration from cross-functional team and management; independently follows agreed upon path/strategy/priority with minimal follow up or direction; independently makes decisions; obtains appropriate buy-in and ownership of tasks from other groups as needed; plans tasks that have multiple variables and are not well defined and drives necessary decisions
• The anticipated salary range for this position is $85,000 - $95,000 annually.  The actual compensation offered may vary based on job related factors such as experience, skills, education and location. This position is remote/Hybrid based in Alpharetta, Georgia.

• BS in Engineering or Science Related Field with 2+ years of relevant experience OR MS in Engineering with 0+ Years OR PhD in Engineering with 0+ Years

• The candidate should have strong project management, analytical, and communication skills, along with the ability to work well with a diverse group of teammates
• Basic understanding of statistical analysis tools and/or software
• Previous industry experience working on development or change management of class I or II medical devices
• Knowledge of Quality System Regulations (Design Control and Process Validation) compliant with the FDA and other regulatory agencies
• Previous experience resolving technical issues and implementing solutions
• Ability to lead and manage small to medium scope projects
• Ability to interface effectively with health care professionals and medical device customers
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 20% (must have the ability to obtain a passport)

If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis.

Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.