Research and Development Engineer

Fixed-term 24-month contract

Full-time / Work from home 3 days per week

Attractive base salary / Quarterly Bonus / Laptop provided

Are you passionate about improving patient health outcomes? Would you like to join an organisation where you can lead global projects, stretch your imagination, work with cross-functional teams, take ownership, and be inspired to make a difference?

Reporting to the Manager, Research and Development, on a 24-month contract, you will join a diverse group of experienced engineers and scientists to progress research and development projects for new and existing products within the division. You will get to learn and gain experience in a company with a long history of providing quality, innovative products to patients across the globe. 

• Actively contribute to new product development within the R&D department.
• Provide a disciplined approach to product development engineering through the application of rigorous engineering and risk management principles.
• Coordinate and/or research engineering activities for a delegated project and conduct ongoing assessments of the project’s technical risks.
• Liaise with the project leader to agree on project priorities and provide regular feedback on progress.
• Liaise with all functional departments as needed to ensure timely delivery of project milestones to a high quality.
• Contribute to identification and implementation of strategies for continuous improvement.

We are seeking people who align with our company values and have a passion for providing quality solutions to our patients. To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Professional Engineering Qualifications essential.
• Medical/Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Similar Engineering experience from a highly regulated industry (Medical Device industry experience preferred).
• Knowledge and experience in the application of Medical Device Design Controls.
• Project management skills preferred.
• Ability to critically think – to encourage innovation and continuous improvement.
• Personal accountability with a results-orientated focus.

Employee Benefits:

• Work from home 1-3 days per week
• Base salary, quarterly bonus and annual leave loading
• Subsidised cafeteria, wellness room, prayer room and onsite parking
• Ongoing support, mentoring and professional development
• Inclusive team culture with opportunities to join our community engagement initiatives

About us:

Since 1963, Cook Medical have been inventing, manufacturing and delivering a unique portfolio of medical devices to healthcare systems around the world. We work closely with physicians to develop technologies that improve patients’ lives. Because we remain family owned, we have the freedom to focus on what we care about: patients, our employees and our communities.

At Cook Medical, we use our high ethical standards and core values to guide our decisions and actions. We approach innovation by first listening to understand and then creating a solution.  

Supporting a Diverse Workforce:

We are proud of our diverse workforce and value individual contribution. We appreciate that every employee can add value to our organisation in their own unique way and want to ensure that our company culture stays balanced and strong. 

We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, people from the LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to be a part of our Cook Australia family.

Community Commitment:

Our community program seeks to have a positive, transforming impact on our people, the environment and our local community. The program has four pillars:

• Community Engagement: We support our local community through philanthropy, education and partnerships. Our employees have been at the forefront of these initiatives, and we’re proud of their contribution to making our community stronger.
• Environment and Sustainability: We are committed to being good stewards of the environment by aiming to ensure that our practices and processes are sustainable and responsible.
• Employee Engagement: We invest in our internal community through developing our employees, supporting their wellbeing and promoting an inclusive and diverse culture.
• Reconciliation: We’re exploring a pathway towards making a meaningful commitment to Reconciliation by strengthening our understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures, history and diversity.

Learn more about us:

Visit www.cookmedical.com.au/careers