Product Development and Sustaining Engineer

Product Development and Sustaining Engineer

Location: Maple Grove, MN (Hybrid - 3 days onsite / 2 days remote)

Pay: $40-$46.50/hr. (DOE)

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Position Type: Contract / Contract-to-Hire

We are seeking an experienced R&D & Sustaining Engineer to support product development, testing, and sustaining operations in Maple Grove, MN. This role combines hands-on lab work, test design, and engineering analysis to support projects from prototype to production, while working closely with engineers, design assurance, and project management teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new products, materials, processes, or equipment for moderately complex engineering projects.
• Plan, schedule, and direct test activities, guiding technicians as needed.
• Conduct product inspections and non-destructive testing (X-ray, CT scan, functional testing).
• Perform tests using standard equipment (Instron/MTS, pressure gauges, X-ray imaging, data collection) and design custom fixturing for performance testing.
• Collect, analyze, and report operational, test, and research data to establish performance standards.
• Design and fabricate tooling and fixtures, and troubleshoot issues with new products or processes.
• Prepare technical reports, process documentation, and communicate results to project teams.
• Contribute to product design, material testing, specification preparation, process studies, and research investigations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including process development, quality, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical, and marketing.
• Maintain compliance with PDP/TPD systems and company quality requirements.
• Create innovative concepts for new products or processes and submit design disclosures.
• Provide guidance and training to technicians as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physics required; higher education is a plus.
• 2+ years of hands-on lab experience and test method experience (internship experience does not count toward years required).
• Experience with product testing, tooling, fixturing, and lab equipment operation.
• Familiarity with Windchill (DCAs/design change analysis).
• Proficient in MS Office and standard engineering software.
• 3D printing experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of quality systems and compliance in engineering projects.

Why You'll Love This Role

Work with a collaborative, high-performing engineering team on innovative product development projects. This hybrid role offers competitive pay, hands-on lab experience, and exposure to R&D and sustaining engineering across multiple product lines.

Apply today to take the next step in your engineering career!

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