Requisition ID 2026-19551

Posting Date 2 hours ago(10/27/2026 5:58 AM)

Why You’ll Love Working at Cook:

At Cook, we believe in taking care of our people so they can take care of others. As a global, family-owned company that has been improving patients’ lives since 1963, we’re committed to doing business with integrity and making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. We’re guided by strong ethical standards and core values, and we believe the best ideas come from creating solutions together. Our company culture values every voice, brings together inclusive teams who collaborate well, and encourages learning and innovation. When you join Cook, you’re not just starting a job, you’re building a career with purpose, in a company that invests in you.

What You Can Expect at Cook:

These are some ways we support our people across Cook:

• Meaningful work & strong values: Contribute to improving patient care globally in a company known for high ethical standards and integrity.
• Competitive rewards & security: Competitive, performance-related compensation and benefits that support your health and financial wellbeing.
• Flexibility & time off: Paid time off, holidays, and hybrid or remote work options for many jobs, where possible.
• Growth & development: Learning opportunities, educational assistance, and development programs to help you grow your skills and career.
• Wellbeing & community: Health and wellness initiatives, social activities, and community engagement that help you feel connected and supported.

Benefits and programs vary by country and job. Our recruiters can provide more information about the specific benefits and programs available in your location.

The Research and Development Engineer 2 will be a technical leader and/or growing subject matter expert, applying engineering principles to solve technical challenges and ensuring products meet clinical needs, safety requirements, and quality standards.

In this role, they may have the following responsibilities:

• Lead portions of projects/programs while also supporting other project teams, as needed.
• Collaborate across functional department(s), grow and advance their area of technical expertise, and provide guidance and technical leadership within their area.
• Contribute to the development of best practices in focus area(s) of work.

• Continue to perform the functions, duties, and expectations of the Research and Development Engineer 1 at a high level, as applicable.
• Responsibilities for supporting technical leadership may include:
  • Leading technical development for portions of projects/programs.
  • Support key design decisions to ensure quality of design selection to meet customer needs.
  • Attainment of goals within area of expertise.
• Responsibilities for providing subject matter expertise may include:
  • Work within project/program team(s) to identify and agree on focus area(s) for their projects across the functional department(s).
  • Conduct research and contribute to the development of best practices in focus area(s).
  • Support and contribute to the creation of procedures or white paper guidance for functional groups.
  • Deploy knowledge and support the correct implementation of new concepts and/or approaches.
• Interact with SME’s, physicians, and product managers to develop innovative medical devices to improve patient care, as applicable.
• Assumes responsibility in interpreting data, organizing, executing, and coordinating project activities within portions of projects/programs.
• Develop and execute activities and documentation to create and maintain design history files.
• Assists with the development and implementation of new processes and solutions that will impact the achievement of the department business metrics.
• Utilize and implement engineering knowledge and technical expertise to support the department.
• Provide technical input on company intellectual property relevant to area of work to drive innovation and IP generation.
• Assist with innovative and creative problem-solving techniques to develop and implement cutting edge medical devices and technologies, overcoming complex engineering challenges and driving product/process excellence to support projects/programs within the department.
• Collaborate, communicate, and manage effective relationships with cross functional groups to support the achievement of project milestones.
• Learn the organization’s business processes and systems, as applicable to your duties and responsibilities.
• Comply with Quality, Regulatory, and company policies and systems.

Essential Regional or Country RequirementsEducation and/or Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 3 years of relevant experience. Relevant advanced degrees (Master’s or PhD) may reduce the experience requirement by 2-4 years.
• Experience in a technical role within Medical Device or regulated industry/adjacent experience.

Knowledge and Skills and/or Abilities

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong technical writing.
• Ability to work with cross functional teams to solve complex problems.
• Knowledge of relevant ISO, EU, FDA medical devices standards regulations is preferred.
• This role requires fluency in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data concepts, including the ability to critically evaluate AI outputs, improve workflows using approved tools, identify and mitigate bias or inaccuracies, and communicate AI-driven insights clearly and responsibly to peers and managers.
• Demonstrated fluency in both written and spoken English, and in other local language(s), as applicable.

Physical Requirements

• Work under general office environmental conditions
• Sitting for extended periods, utilizes close visual acuity for working with computers, etc.
• In line with local health and safety requirements, personal protective equipment may be required in areas associated with this position.
• May require occasional travel.

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