Job Description
We’re Hiring: R&D Engineer | The Illuminate Group | Tampa, FL | Full-Time, In-Office
Job Title: R&D Engineer
Location: 8405 Benjamin Rd Suite F, Tampa, FL 33634
Company: The Illuminate Group
Workplace Type: Full-Time | In-Office
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Position Summary
The Cold Chain R&D Engineer will play a critical role in packaging design, testing, and cold chain transport implementation. This role requires a deep understanding of thermal dynamics, regulatory compliance, and logistics optimization.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and test cold chain packaging systems tailored to pharmaceutical transport requirements.
- Conduct feasibility studies and provide internal technical support for packaging solutions based on current company capabilities.
- Offer “no-test” assessments to support sales efforts by quickly estimating feasibility and providing prompt, educated recommendations to maintain sales momentum.
- Maintain detailed project timelines and budgets, including accurate projections of lab costs and lead times.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, R&D, and Executive teams to align technical strategies with business goals.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards applicable to pharmaceutical packaging
- Complete critical reporting for customers regulatory compliance.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or Packaging Engineering
- Experience in cold chain pharmaceutical packaging design and testing
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide clear technical feedback to executive stakeholders
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Strong attention to detail
- Takes initiative and strategic thinker
- Proficiency in MATLAB, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and data acquisition software
Location & Work Requirements
- This is a permanent, full-time position based in Tampa, FL .
- On-site presence is required ; remote or hybrid work is not available for this role.
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Remote work,