What Research and Development Engineering contributes to Cardinal Health
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.
Job Summary
This position is responsible for providing technical support at an intermediary level to new product development projects and post product release projects. This individual is expected to be proficient in the various competencies relevant to their job. Requires limited supervision; limited instruction on routine work, and general instructions are given on new work or special assignments.
First Shift position (Monday - Friday) in Hazelwood, MO
Responsibilities
Product Testing
Under general supervision, follows testing protocols, selects appropriate test fixtures and set-ups.
Assists in test method development.
Coordinates with project Engineer(s) to setup, execute, and report out results for each test project.
Protocol/Report Writing
Under direction, writes protocols.
Writes reports including data, analysis, and observations from testing performed according to protocols.
Laboratory Management
Maintains laboratory supplies.
Aids in maintaining calibration and repair of equipment.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required
2 or more years related work experience preferred
Verification, Validation, and Evaluation testing for medical devices, preferred
Tensile Test Equipment (i.e. MTS, Instron, or similar), preferred
Optical Measurement Equipment (i.e. OGP, Keyonce, or similar), preferred
What is expected of you and others at this level
Applies acquired knowledge and skills to complete standard tasks
Readily learns and applies new information and methods to work in assigned area
Utilization of time management and organizational skills to coordinate projects, as needed, in parallel.
Leverage critical thinking skill on a daily basis, as it related to product testing, to understand and communicate test findings to the Engineering team.
Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications
Works on routine assignments that require some problem resolution
Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods
Adheres to all quality guidelines
Works under moderate degree of supervision
Work typically involves regular review of output by work lead or supervisor
Refers complex unusual problems to supervisor
Anticipated hourly range: $22.00 per hour - $31.60 per hour
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: 11/28/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
The hourly 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.
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