R&d Engineer

At Tactile Medical, we specialize in developing at-home therapy devices to treat lymphedema, chronic venous insufficiency and respiratory illnesses.

The Sr Research and Development Engineer is responsible for leading technology and product development efforts as a core member of the Product Development team and executing necessary engineering deliverables to ensure the Product Development goals and objectives are met. They influence decision-making at all levels of the product development life cycle and will maintain technical ownership of design-related project deliverables from concept through design transfer. This person actively collaborates with functions throughout Tactile Medical and leverages cross-functional partnerships to drive product and technology roadmap development.

• As a product SME and technical leader, drive project objectives with minimal oversight ensuring project milestone progression is clearly communicated and understood by cross-functional partners.
• Create and test prototypes for design concepts that may apply to projects 1-5 years out. This includes mechanical and electrical components prototyping using additive manufacturing techniques and other quick-turn methods. Preferably able to execute low level programming to incorporate electrical system functionality into prototypes.
• Identify, investigate, and test feasibility of new technologies for application to future projects.
• Execute the technology development roadmap which is tied to the long-term goals of Tactile Medical
• Lead cross-functional efforts with marketing, clinical, and regulatory to drive next-steps of concepts
• Manage the overall technical scope of a product development effort including translating product requirements into product specifications, product design, verification and validation plans, product cost and technical schedule
• Ensure all engineering deliverables outlined in the Design and Development Procedure are accurate and completed on time
• Drive completion of design input requirements through partnership with cross-functional stakeholders
• Ownership of engineering efforts to translate design input requirements into product specifications
• Throughout the product development lifecycle, ensure the needs of supply chain are met when determining existing and new supplier’s capabilities
• Manage and/or execute R&D engineering deliverables to maintain overall project schedule, with an emphasis on technical tasks and deliverables
• Contribute to creation of risk management documentation related to design risks and hazards
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation (drawings, specifications, bills of materials, etc.) and ensure quality, completeness, accuracy, and timeliness to support project requirements • Ensure product design complies with relevant regulatory/IEC standards • Prepare and present product development presentations for senior management • Support manufacturing’s performance in meeting quality, productivity, and delivery objectives • Communicate events and project updates effectively to core team members in written and verbal formats • Troubleshoot new and existing products/process problems as related to design, material, or processes • Ensure process and procedures adhere to internal and external requirements • Participate in Design Transfer to Manufacturing • Other duties as assigned