R&D Design Engineer

MAU is hiring an R&D Design Engineer for our client in Duncan, SC. As an R&D Design Engineer, you will design and develop new ERPD product concepts from ideation through functional prototypes, supporting testing, design improvements, and the transition of new designs into production. This is a direct-hire opportunity.

Benefits Package

• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Opportunity for advancement
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field
• Experience in product design and development

Preferred Education and Experience

• Product design and development experience with medical devices or capital equipment
• Hands-on experience with manual machining, CNC machining, 3D printing, and/or welding

General Requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
• Excellent cross-functional communication and collaboration skills
• Willingness to travel occasionally (10–20%) to support field testing, evaluations, and customer trials
• Builder’s mindset with the desire to help create a world-class R&D organization
• Proficiency in CAD software; SolidWorks required
• Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems preferred
• Understanding of radiation shielding materials and principles preferred

Essential Functions

• Design and develop new ERPD product concepts from ideation through functional prototype
• Create 3D CAD models, drawings, and specifications for new products, assemblies, and components
• Build, test, and iterate on physical prototypes to validate mechanical, electrical, and radiation-shielding performance
• Conduct feasibility studies, materials research, and radiation attenuation testing in support of new designs
• Collaborate with Field Applications, Clinical, and Sales teams to translate customer and field feedback into design improvements
• Support design-for-manufacturability (DFM) efforts and the transition of new designs into production
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, bills of materials, and design history files
• Ensure designs comply with applicable medical device, radiation safety, and industry standards
• Partner with Field Applications Specialists to troubleshoot field issues and inform design revisions
• Other duties as assigned