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R-D Engineer I – Exempt

Planet Pharma
Memphis, TN Posted Sep 25, 2026
On-site

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R&D Engineer I – Exempt

The R&D/Released Product Engineer I plays a key role in supporting medical devices throughout the product lifecycle, from commercialization through end-of-life. This position is responsible for designing, developing, and improving products while ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory, quality, and manufacturing requirements. The role partners closely with cross-functional teams to execute sustaining engineering initiatives, product enhancements, change management activities, verification and validation efforts, risk management activities, post-market support, and manufacturing transfers. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong engineering fundamentals, sound technical judgment, and the ability to independently execute engineering assignments while collaborating effectively across multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

  • Support released products throughout the commercialization-to-end-of-life product lifecycle.

  • Execute sustaining engineering projects, product improvements, and design changes that support quality, compliance, manufacturability, and business objectives.

  • Develop engineering solutions using sound technical principles, engineering analysis, and risk-based decision making.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners including Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Operations, Marketing, Medical Affairs, and Supply Chain to achieve project objectives.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

  • Designs, develops, analyzes, troubleshoots and provides technical skills during research and/or product development.
  • Designs studies to investigate specific life science questions within field of expertise.
  • May be involved in product research and development and/or clinical trials.
  • Translates research discoveries into usable and marketable products.

Required skills

    1. CAD/CREO and GD&T
    1. Problem solving/Root cause analysis
    1. Change control

Education Required:

  • BS in Engineering

Years’ Experience Required:

  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 0 years of experience

  • Equal Opportunity Employer

  • We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.

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