Product Engineer I (R&D)

Trumbull, CTFull-time$60k–$90kPosted Jul 29, 2026

Scope of this role includes activities pertaining to sustaining engineering, product improvements, line extensions as well as maintaining the compliance, profitability, and manufacturability of CooperSurgical’s product portfolio. Within the scope of this role are electro-mechanical connected systems and devices associated with In-vitro Fertilization (IVF) and Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART). You will also have an opportunity to drive product development activities associate with surgical devices, instruments, and disposables in broader women’s health field including Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN).

 

Product Engineering at CooperSurgical means keeping our wide range of critical medical devices in the market, delivered on time and in compliance with international regulations. This means continuously improving our products for manufacturability, reliability and cost effectiveness, driving material changes due to supply chain challenges and retesting to the latest international standards. 

  • Create testable design inputs from user needs, develop protocols and execute testing.
  • Design and develop mechanical systems and components for medical devices.
  • Conduct feasibility studies and provide technical support for new products and existing products.
  • Create and maintain 3D models, assemblies, engineering drawings and specifications according to ASME Y14.5.
  • Ensure product compliance with relevant regulatory and industry standards.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, supply chain, regulatory and quality to ensure timely delivery of projects.
  • Manage the entire change control process from initiation to production.
  • Participate in design reviews and provide constructive feedback to improve designs.

Education:

  • Batchelors degree or higher in Mechanical, Chemical or Biomedical Engineering or related field
  • Cross-disciplinary education and/or experience such as mechatronic, electro-mechanical, mechanical-materials, electrical-biomedical, etc is highly desirable.

 

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Strong knowledge of Mechanical Engineering principles, including mechanics and materials science.
  • Proficiency in Solidworks, 3D modelling, assemblies and engineering drawings according to ASME Y14 series. 
  • Understanding of product development processes, including design controls, risk management, and design verification and validation.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong English language communication skills (written and oral). Ability to author reports, protocols, procedures, presentations and other related documents. Ability to effectively communicate to peers as well as management.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced high pressure environment and meet project deadlines.

 

As an employee of CooperSurgical, you'll receive an outstanding total compensation plan. As we believe your compensation goes beyond your paycheck, we offer a great compensation package, medical coverage, 401(k), parental leave, fertility benefits, paid time off for vacation, personal, sick and holidays, and multiple other perks and benefits. Please visit us at www.coopersurgical.com to learn more about CooperSurgical and the benefits of becoming a member of our team. 

The good faith estimate of this role is a salary range of $60,000 to $90,000.

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of CooperSurgical about this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at CooperSurgical via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of CooperSurgical, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by CooperSurgical for this position and a valid agreement with CooperSurgical is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the CooperSurgical agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.  If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at talent.acquisition@coopersurgical.com.

 

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