What Research and Development Engineering contributes to Cardinal Health

Engineering is responsible for performing research and analyses to develop design options for components, products, systems and processes.

Research and Development Engineering is responsible for developing and implementing new products through adherence to established design control processes and good engineering and documentation practices.

This is a hybrid position (3 days in the office) located in Hazelwood, MO.

Responsibilities:

• Project and Technical support

• Participate in multi-departmental teams, to conduct product development and support maintenance of business activities.

• Manage assigned project tasks to established timelines and generate/maintain status updates

• DHF Documentation and adherence to guidelines and requirements associated with FDA/QSR design controls

• Development of product design specifications to include drawings and performance specifications.

• Product Performance Verification/Validation

• Product Transfer from R&D to Manufacturing

• Develop solutions to well defined technical problems

Qualification:

• Education:  BS in Mechanical, Biomedical, or Plastics Engineering or a related field or relevant work experience.

• Experience: 0-2 years of experience in medical product development or related field preferred  

• Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential

• Able to write well-constructed reports that support conclusions with facts.

• Works effectively in a diverse group

• Capable of developing a schedule for smaller development tasks

• Ability to work in 3-D CAD systems

• Experience using MS Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

• Basic knowledge of medical device design controls is preferred

• Experience with plastic product design/manufacturing is preferred

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies basic concepts, principles and technical capabilities to perform routine tasks

• Works on projects of limited scope and complexity

• Follows established procedures to resolve readily identifiable technical problems

• Works under direct supervision and receives detailed instructions

Anticipated salary range: $65,400 - $84,150

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage

• Paid time off plan

• Health savings account (HSA)

• 401k savings plan

• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Work-Life resources

• Paid parental leave

• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 10/31/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate?s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

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Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.