Senior R&D Engineer I-II

We Make Life More Rewarding and Dignified Location: ​Libertyville​Department: ​Research & Development SummaryThe Senior Research & Development Engineer plays a key role in the research, design, development, and commercialization of medical device products and technologies. This role leads or supports cross‑functional projects across the product lifecycle, from early concept and feasibility through verification, validation, and transfer to manufacturing. The position contributes technical expertise to identify and develop innovative materials, processes, and technologies that enhance existing products and enable future growth. The role requires strong collaboration with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Commercial teams to deliver safe, effective, and compliant solutions that meet customer and business needs.Responsibilities• Lead or support research and development projects, including feasibility, design, prototyping, testing, verification, validation, and implementation.• Identify, evaluate, and develop new technologies, materials, and processes to support new and existing products.• Provide technical input and support to New Product Development, Global Marketing, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory teams.• Develop and maintain technical documentation in compliance with regulatory, design control, and internal development process requirements.• Create and review design specifications, drawings, protocols, reports, and technical justifications.• Plan and execute experimental studies, analyze data, and document results, conclusions, and recommendations.• Conduct risk assessments, feasibility studies, design reviews, and problem‑solving activities including root cause analysis.• Support sourcing and evaluation of materials and components, including performance, stability, and manufacturability assessments.• Contribute to intellectual property activities, including patentability and freedom‑to‑operate evaluations, in collaboration with legal and patent counsel.• Support technology transfer and manufacturing process development to enable robust, efficient, and cost‑effective production. • Apply engineering and scientific principles to develop medical device products and technologies.• Independently manage technical work packages or project elements with minimal supervision.• Collaborate effectively in cross‑functional and global teams.• Communicate technical information clearly to diverse stakeholders, including senior leadership.• Develop, execute, and interpret laboratory and product testing activities.• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory standards, quality systems, and design controls.• Demonstrate structured problem‑solving, analytical thinking, and sound technical judgment.Essential Functions of the RoleCollaborate with cross-functional teams (Regulatory, Marketing, Market Access). Translating technical findings into business-relevant insights. Ensuring adherence to regulatory standards (e.g., EU MDR, FDA). Education & Work RequirementsBachelor’s Degree with 5-8 years of related experience Education & Work Preferences• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline.• Typically 5+ years of relevant industrial research and development or engineering experience, preferably in regulated industries such as medical devices or pharmaceuticals.• Experience working within design control and quality system environments.• Demonstrated experience in product development, testing, and technical documentation.• Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering or a related scientific discipline.• Experience in medical device design, development, or manufacturing.• Familiarity with regulatory standards (e.g., ISO 13485, FDA, MDR).• Experience supporting intellectual property development and patent activities.• Experience leading projects or mentoring early‑career engineers or students.CompetenciesBe Agile - Innovates and adapts quickly, approaching change with curiosity while persisting through obstacles. Be Customer Centric - Considers the needs, experiences and feedback of customers in all we do. Be People-Focused - Builds trust and collaborates with an inclusive and empathetic approach. Be Performance Driven - Operates with an ownership mindset, driving meaningful outcomes. Live The Schneiders’ Legacy, Our Noble Purpose - Passionately serves Our Mission and Vision, while demonstrating the Immutable Principles. Benefits StatementOur Total Rewards package in aggregate is above market and includes competitive pay, paid time off programs, peer-to-peer recognition, health and life insurance, wellness programs and incentives, and generous retirement savings.​The anticipated base pay range for this position is $89,000 - $130,000 yearly. The actual salary varies based on applicant's location, education, experience, skills, abilities, and other legitimate business factors.​The Company’s health and welfare benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, spending/savings accounts, disability, company paid (parental and caregiver) leaves, statutory leaves/disability programs, accident, life, wellbeing, education assistance, adoption assistance, and voluntary benefit programs. ​The Company’s 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan includes: auto-enrollment, ROTH, vesting and eligible participants “safe harbor” matching contributions. ​The Company’s paid time off benefits include: 11 paid holidays, paid vacation based on length of service and exempt/non-exempt status, and sick days based on statutory requirements and/or exempt/non-exempt status. ​The Company’s additional benefits include: education assistance and adoption assistance benefit programs. About Hollister IncorporatedHollister Incorporated is an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures and markets healthcare products worldwide. The company spearheads the advancement of innovative products for ostomy care, continence care and critical care, and also creates educational support materials for patients and healthcare professionals. Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, Hollister has manufacturing and distribution centers on three continents and sells in nearly 80 countries. Hollister is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Firm of John Dickinson Schneider, Inc., and is guided both by its Mission to make life more rewarding and dignified for people who use our products and services, as well as its Vision to grow and prosper as an independent, employee-owned company, and in the process, to become better human beings.EOE StatementAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.Job Req ID: 36443