Senior R&D Engineer

What Research and Development Engineering contributes to Cardinal Health

Engineering is responsible for performing research and analyses to develop design options for components, products, systems and processes.

Research and Development Engineering is responsible for developing and implementing new products through adherence to established design control processes and good engineering and documentation practices.

Job Summary

The primary purpose of the Senior R&D Engineer is to lead efforts to design, develop, test and refine new electromechanical medical devices for Cardinal Health. Specifically, this job assists in creation, improvements, and maintenance of compression durable devices. A significant amount of time in this job is spent working to develop product specifications and drawings, test plans and reports, as well as planning and reporting on project deliverables and milestones. As part of working in a cross-functional technical environment, this job requires coordination with manufacturers, business partners, and vendors, worldwide to ensure project success.

Responsibilities

• Designs and tests new products for six sigma manufacturability and conducts tests to ensure efficacy of manufacturing processes, including simulating manufacturing processes to identify problems, predict, and mitigate failures.

• Troubleshoots various issues that arise pertaining to concept designs and production products through testing and computer-based statistical analysis (ANOVA, test comparisons, Monte Carlo simulations etc.).

• Maintains accurate and organized technical records to conform with applicable procedures and standards. Able to produce clear, structured documentation (e.g., design specs, test plans, reports) that enables efficient knowledge transfer across teams, finished good product quality, and supports continuity when personnel change.

• Ensure traceability of decisions and changes by consistently documenting design rationale, assumptions, and revision history so that project evolution is clear and decisions can be audited or revisited later.

• Able to balance multiple assignments, monitor milestones, and proactively communicate status, risks, or delays to ensure projects stay aligned with objectives.

• Interacts with external personnel and manufacturers on significant cross-functional programs. Oversees component manufacturing processes to ensure quality with respect to finished products.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience, preferred

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies working knowledge in the application of concepts, principles and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks

• Works on projects of moderate scope and complexity

• Identifies possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and takes action to resolve

• Applies judgment within defined parameters

• Receives general guidance and may receive more detailed instruction on new projects

• Work reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy

Anticipated salary range : $80,500 - $103,410

Bonus eligible : No

Benefits : Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage

• Paid time off plan

• Health savings account (HSA)

• 401k savings plan

• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Work-Life resources

• Paid parental leave

• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 7/10/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

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Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.