Senior R&D Engineer I-II (Medical Devices)

Location: Libertyville, Illinois, United States

Salary: $89,000–$130,000 yearly

Company

hirify.global is an employee-owned healthcare products company developing, manufacturing, and marketing ostomy care, continence care, and critical care products worldwide.

What you will do

• Lead or support research and development projects from feasibility and concept through prototyping, testing, verification, validation, and manufacturing transfer.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop materials, processes, and technologies for new and existing medical device products.
• Plan and execute laboratory, experimental, and product testing; analyze data and document conclusions and recommendations.
• Create and review design specifications, drawings, protocols, reports, technical justifications, and other controlled documentation.
• Conduct risk assessments, design reviews, feasibility studies, and root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Marketing, Market Access, Commercial, and legal teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related technical discipline.
• 5–8 years of related experience, preferably in industrial R&D, engineering, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or another regulated industry.
• Experience with product development, testing, technical documentation, design controls, and quality system environments.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and requirements, including ISO 13485, FDA, and EU MDR.
• Ability to independently manage technical work packages or project elements with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking, structured problem-solving, technical judgment, and cross-functional communication skills.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree or PhD in engineering or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience with medical device design, development, or manufacturing.
• Experience supporting intellectual property, patentability, or freedom-to-operate activities.
• Experience leading projects or mentoring early-career engineers or students.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, disability, life, accident, and wellness benefits.
• Paid parental and caregiver leave, statutory leave programs, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days.
• 401(k) retirement plan with auto-enrollment, Roth contributions, vesting, and eligible safe-harbor matching contributions.
• Education assistance, adoption assistance, and voluntary benefit programs.
• Employee-owned environment focused on customer needs, collaboration, innovation, and meaningful outcomes.