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PSG Global Solutions

Assoc R-D Engineer

Chicopee, MA

MDTJP00018981 JOB TITLE: Assoc R-D Engineer CLIENT: Medtronic (Medical Devices Company) CONTRACT ... engineering. 1-3 yrs. of experience. Will consider more senior level candidates. Medical device ...

Primient

Chemical Engineering Co-op

Loudon, TN

$26.56/hr

Chemical Engineering Co-op | Primient About Primient Primient is a century old company with an ... Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans * Paid holidays & vacation * Floating days off * Parental ...

Merck Group

Engineer 3

Bedford, MA · On-site

$84.90K - $127.30K/yr

Convert applications data into reports/presentations for non-R&D groups (Marketing, MSAT, Business ... Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering or related Engineering discipline ...

Primient

Chemical Engineering Co-op

Loudon, TN · On-site

$26.56/hr

Chemical Engineering Co-op | Primient About Primient Primient is a century old company with an ... Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans * Paid holidays & vacation * Floating days off * Parental ...

Primient

Chemical Engineering Co-op

Loudon, TN

$53.12/hr

Key responsibilities: Chemical Engineering Co-op * Assists with engineering project under ... D, and Voluntary Insurance plans​ • Paid holidays & vacation​ • Floating days off​ • ...

W3Global Inc.

R &D Engineer

Winfield, KS

$55K - $65K/yr

Ensure compliance with all safety rules and standards. * Assist other Fire Test Lab technicians with any lab, service and R & D functions as required. * Other duties as assigned. Skills ...

X Energy LLC

Chemical Engineer

Rockville, MD · On-site

X-energy LLC is hiring a mid-level Chemical Engineer to join its team. This position is responsible ... D. in engineering or related field (may include a combination of experience obtained through an ...

X Energy LLC

Chemical Engineer

Rockville, MD

X-energy LLC is hiring a mid-level Chemical Engineer to join its team. This position is responsible ... D. in engineering or related field (may include a combination of experience obtained through an ...

PSG Global Solutions

R-D Engineer

Mansfield, MA · On-site

Company Description Prominent Medical Devices Company Must Haves for the position - BS in science or engineering or equivalent experience. 5-7 or more yrs. of experience. Will consider more senior ...

Owens Corning

Sr Engineer R & D

Summit, IL

$105.20K - $144.50K/yr

Bachelor's degree or higher in chemical engineering, material science, polymer science, or related ... Demonstrated commitment to Inclusion & Diversity: our I&D aspiration is that all employees are ...

Owens Corning

Sr Engineer R & D

Summit, IL · On-site

$105.20K - $144.50K/yr

Bachelor's degree or higher in chemical engineering, material science, polymer science, or related ... Demonstrated commitment to Inclusion & Diversity: our I&D aspiration is that all employees are ...

Signature Science, LLC

Chemical Engineer

NJ · On-site

$80K/yr

D. in chemical engineering with at least 1 year of experience Certificates/Licenses: * None required Clearance: * The ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret clearance and Department of ...

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Assoc R-D Engineer

Assoc R-D Engineer

PSG Global Solutions

Chicopee, MA

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Posted 12 days ago

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Company Description

Prominent Medical Devices Company

Job Description

JOB ID: MDTJP00018981
JOB TITLE: Assoc R-D Engineer
CLIENT: Medtronic (Medical Devices Company)
CONTRACT: 12 months initial contract (05/29/2017 to 05/25/2018)
LOCATION:2 Ludlow Park Chicopee, MA
Must Haves for the position - AS or BS in science or engineering. 1-3 yrs. of experience. Will consider more senior level candidates. Medical device experience preferred.
Summary of Position:
Support remediation work on assigned Design History Files including but not limited to: a gap assessment to appropriate industry standards and internal procedures, generate rationales, and perform design and development activities.
Key responsibilities:
Prepare full DHF documentation in accordance with relevant internal SOPs and Design Control. Effectively communicate and work cooperatively with others as part of a team.
Share information, status, needs, and issues with the site lead and project team members in order to inform, gain input, and support decision-making.

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