Research & Development Engineer I

Description

We are overjoyed to be recognized as one of Deloitte's top 500 fastest-growing technology companies in the US! But wait, there's even more excitement in store! Get ready for an incredible new journey as we proudly announce our official public listing ALUR. This momentous milestone opens up a new era filled with boundless possibilities and remarkable growth for our company!

At Allurion, our core values of Audacity, Grit, Authenticity, Accountability, and being Data Driven, combined with our passion for innovation, have fueled our growth and will help us achieve our ambitious mission – ending obesity! As part of a recognized Great Place to Work ® in the US, UK, France, Allurions engage as a collaborative global team while solutioning a critical healthcare challenge which affects millions. We are driven by purpose, motivated by individual challenge and growth, and energized by collective engagement and competitive rewards. We invite you to join us as we aim to transform the way obesity is treated and make a lasting impact on the world.

We are seeking a candidate that will hit the ground running in research and development, with a focus on sustaining engineering as a Research & Development Engineer I. Responsibilities will include design verification activities, product complaint investigations, packaging design, shelf-life improvements, and more. The candidate must have an education in an engineering field and/or material science, with strong analytical skills, effective communication skills, strong documentation skills, and a passion for hands-on problem solving. Although the candidate will be involved in all aspects of medical device research and development, the primary focus will be on supporting design changes to our existing product lines throughout their life cycles. The ideal candidate individual will have a broad range of technical skills and knowledge in the fields of engineering, manufacturing, product development, medical device design, product assembly, project management, and be self-motivated and thrive working in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.

What will you be doing?

• Specify, source and procure equipment as required
• Draft and execute testing plans with respect to tasks, timelines, and budget
• Maintain detailed documentation of testing processes, materials and equipment
• Participate in process and design risk analysis
• Develop and modify methods for testing components and assemblies

What we’re looking for in you:

• Experience with statistical analysis software (Minitab, Excel, etc.)
• A Bachelor's degree in an engineering or related technical discipline. Equivalent work experience will be considered.
• Experience with CAD tools (Solidworks experience preferred)
• A minimum of 1 year of professional work experience (internships and Coop will be included, medical device experience preferred)
• Experience with test protocols with standard testing equipment (Instron, etc.)
• Able to read and understand specifications, drawings, other technical documentation, and to communicate such information to others.

What’s in it for you:

• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid Time Off
• Competitive Package
• Training and Career Development
• Benefits and perks are tailored to your country of residence
• Global Employee Assistance Program & Total Wellbeing Platform

Location:

This exciting role is based out of the friendly and vibrant town of Natick, MA

Hours:

Hours for this role may be flexible and will be communicated to the selected candidate by the Hiring Manager.

Diversity and Inclusion

Allurion is committed to a fair hiring process free from discrimination and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If your experience is close (even if not a perfect fit) to what we're looking for, please consider applying. Experience comes in many forms – skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. We know that diversity makes for the best problem-solving and creative thinking, which is why we're dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team and encourage everyone to apply!

To learn more about Allurion please visit our website