R&D Component Engineer

Actalent

📍 Maple Plain, MN, United States

Full-time other-general Posted February 25, 2026

Job Description

R&D Engineer

Job Description:
This is an exciting opportunity for a well-rounded engineer to join a small team supporting a recently acquired medical device startup. The R&D Component Engineer I will play a pivotal role in the engineering team, collaborating with representatives from R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production. This position is responsible for evaluating and managing mechanical components used in the manufacturing scale-up of products. The R&D Component Engineer I serves as the technical bridge between design, procurement, and manufacturing, ensuring every mechanical part in our instruments is functional, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective. The role requires a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance with the Quality Policy and other documented processes and procedures.
Responsibilities:

+ Evaluate and approve parts to ensure compliance with requirements.

+ Inspect, analyze, potentially rewo...