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Pantheon Electric

R & D Design Engineer

Stamford, CT · On-site

The R&D Design Engineer will be responsible for the development, design, validation and continuous improvement of products and engineered solutions from concept through production release. This role ...

M.M.A. Design LLC

R+D Engineer

Broomfield, CO · On-site

$86K - $116K/yr

R+D Engineer This is NOT an entry level position. The R+D Engineer is responsible for developing ... Design, prototype, and test new products, systems, or components from concept through production ...

Three Point Solutions, Inc.

Sr R/D Engineer

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$100K - $137K/yr

Job Title: Sr R/D Engineer Client: Medical Device Manufacturing Company Duration: 14 Months ... Support product design and development for medical device products. * Develop and refine designs ...

F.tech R&D North America, Inc.

Design Engineer

Troy, MI · On-site

$70K - $77K/yr

DESIGN ENGINEER Location: Troy, MI or Troy, OH (we have a position open in both MI and OH locations ... D North America, Inc.: F.tech R amp;D North America, Inc. specializes in the research and ...

Komatsu

Design Engineer

Dallas, TX · On-site

Design / create 3-D models & engineering drawings for new product. * Revise 3-D models & engineering drawings for existing products. * Research, develop new concepts, & test prototypes. * Assist in ...

PSG Global Solutions

R-D Engineer

Chicopee, MA · On-site

... engineering or equivalent experience. 5-7 or more yrs. of experience. Will consider more senior ... Medical device and design control experience is required. Summary of Position: Coordinate the ...

PPG Industries, Inc.

R/D Engineer

Grand Prairie, TX · On-site

Work with program managers, L&D engineers and design engineers #LI-Onsite PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation and Holidays, Employee ...

Lightera

R & D Engineer

Sturbridge, MA · On-site

Bachelor's degree in physics, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or asimilarfield. ADDITIONAL ... Design and conductdevelopmenttrials and experiments to achieve project milestones. * Document ...

Forbo Movement Systems

R & D Engineer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$68K - $88K/yr

The R&D Engineer plays a key role in the design, development, and successful introduction of new products, while also improving existing product lines. This position supports cross-functional teams ...

Owens Corning

Engineer R & D

Granville, OH · On-site

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Living Safely • Actively participates in R&A monthly safety meetings ... CAD, prototyping, or fabrication techniques. • Familiar with Instron operation and ...

Owens Corning

Engineer R & D

Granville, OH

Apply knowledge of material and scientific fundamentals and experimental design in projects ... Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Science field or Associates Degree with 5+ years of relevant ...

Owens Corning

Engineer R & D

Granville, OH · On-site

Apply knowledge of material and scientific fundamentals and experimental design in projects ... Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Science field or Associates Degree with 5+ years of relevant ...

Owens Corning

Engineer R & D

Granville, OH

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Living Safely Actively participates in R&A monthly safety meetings, quarterly ... Experience with CAD, prototyping, or fabrication techniques. Familiar with Instron operation and ...

Midmark

R+D Quality Engineer III

Versailles, OH · On-site

$66K - $86K/yr

JOB SUMMARY: The R + D Quality Engineer III leads and enforces product development quality ... Facilitates the design and process failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) process. * Leads site ...

Midmark Corporation

R+D Quality Engineer III

Versailles, OH · On-site

$66K - $86K/yr

JOB SUMMARY: The R + D Quality Engineer III leads and enforces product development quality ... Facilitates the design and process failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) process. * Leads site ...

BETE Fog Nozzle, LLC.

Design Engineer

Greenfield, MA · On-site

$65K/yr

Work on the full scope of the product design process as a member of the Design team and interact with customers, Sales, Applications Engineering, Quality, R amp;D and Manufacturing to create ...

Naim Audio

The R+D team is cross functional, and works closely with Embedded Software Engineers, Mechanical ... Electronic design; - * Digital circuit design including components such as Microprocessors, DSP ...

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How much do full time r&d design engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time r&d design engineer in the United States is $88,150.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,000.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time R&D Design Engineer vs Mechanical Design Engineer?

AspectFull Time R&D Design EngineerMechanical Design Engineer
Primary FocusResearch and development of new products and technologiesDesign and development of mechanical components and systems
Work EnvironmentLabs, R&D departments, innovation centersDesign offices, manufacturing plants, engineering teams
Required CredentialsBachelor's or higher in engineering, specialized R&D experienceBachelor's or higher in mechanical engineering, CAD skills
Industry UsageTechnology, electronics, automotive, aerospaceManufacturing, automotive, machinery, consumer products

While both roles involve engineering design, Full Time R&D Design Engineers focus on innovating and developing new products, often working in research settings. Mechanical Design Engineers primarily concentrate on designing mechanical parts and systems for production. The roles overlap in technical skills and educational background but differ in their core objectives and work environments.

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R & D Design Engineer

Pantheon Electric

Stamford, CT • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

The R&D Design Engineer will be responsible for the development, design, validation and continuous improvement of products and engineered solutions from concept through production release. This role collaborates cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, sales and customers to deliver technically sound, cost-effective and manufacturable products that meet performance, regulatory and customer requirements.
*The role will be remote with potential to relocate on-site once the research and development center has been opened (expected in 2027).
Key Responsibilities
New Product Design & Development
  • Design and develop new products, assemblies and components from concept through commercialization
  • Perform engineering analysis including mechanical, thermal, electrical and manufacturability assessments as applicable
  • Support prototype development, testing and validation analysis activities
  • Collaborate with manufacturing teams to optimize product design for cost, quality, reliability and production efficiency
  • Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements and customer specifications
  • Maintain project schedules and communicate technical progress to stakeholders and leadership
  • Interface with customers and suppliers regarding the technical requirements, design reviews, and project execution

Test and Modelling
  • Support with build out of test facilities at new R&D center
  • Collaborate with academia to create network for specialized testing and design studies
  • Develop standard requirement validation plans to guide product development testing plans

Product Standards and Compliance
  • Generate and maintain engineering drawings, models, bills of materials, specifications and technical documentation
  • Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives focused on product performance, process capability and cost reduction
  • Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, DFMEA/PFMEA activities and engineering change management
  • Support troubleshooting, product maintenance and corrective actions related to product or manufacturing issues

Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Material Science, or related Engineering discipline
  • 3+ Years Experience in engineering or product development in manufacturing or industrial environment
  • Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Creo, CATIA, or Siemens NX
  • Familiarity with UL, IEC, NEMA, ASTM and applicable industry standards
  • Knowledge of GD&T, stacked tolerances and design-for-manufacturing methods
  • Experience interpreting engineering blueprints and electrical diagrams
  • Experience working on larger project initiatives with high level communication skills
  • Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and stage-gate development processes
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
  • Capability to travel up to ~10% of the time

Key Candidate Attributes
  • Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
  • Proven ability to manage competing priorities, drive process improvements, and deliver results across multiple projects and stakeholders.
  • Self-motivated with strong attention to detail
  • Strong analytical problem-solving skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

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