Research and Development Engineer Jobs in Florida

A Research and Development (R&D) Engineer in the manufacturing engineering industry is responsible for creating and implementing new technologies, processes, and equipment to enhance production efficiency, quality and safety. They conduct extensive research, perform simulations and experiments, and analyze data to develop innovative solutions or improvements to existing manufacturing systems. R&D Engineers work closely with other engineers, technicians, and stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of projects, from conceptualization to production. They also ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.

Important skills for an R&D Engineer include a strong foundation in engineering principles, proficiency in using relevant software and technology, excellent problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work collaboratively in a team. They should also possess excellent communication skills, project management abilities, and attention to detail. Certification as a Professional Engineer (PE) can be beneficial, and a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or a related field is typically required. Prior roles that could lead to an R&D Engineer position in the manufacturing engineering industry may include roles as a Manufacturing Engineer, a Process Engineer, or a Design Engineer.

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Staff Research Engineer, Cable and Harness (Level 4)

  • Lockheed Martin
  • Orlando, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 1 day ago

You will be the Staff Research Engineer, Cable and Harness (Level 4) for the Advanced Manufacturing Technologies (AMT) Advanced Sensors & Electronics (ASE) Campaign, focusing on the Cable &...

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Research Engineer (Nuclear Services - Physics)

  • Florida State University
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 5 days ago

Responsibilities include: Diagnosing the operational performance of the 9-Million-Volt Tandem accelerator facility and maintenance, repair and design (using computer-aided design (CAD) software) of...

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Sr. Manufacturing & Tooling Development Engineer

  • Blue Origin Personnel, LLC
  • FL
  • 11 days ago
  • FL
  • 11 days ago

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field. 6+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, tooling...

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Manufacturing & Tooling Development Engineer II

  • Blue Origin Personnel, LLC
  • FL
  • 11 days ago
  • FL
  • 11 days ago

This role requires close collaboration with design engineering, manufacturing, test operations, supply chain, and facilities teams....

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Sr. Manufacturing & Tooling Development Engineer

  • Blue Origin
  • Cape Canaveral, FL
  • 13 days ago
  • Cape Canaveral, FL
  • 13 days ago

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field. 6+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, tooling design...

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Manufacturing & Tooling Development Engineer II

  • Blue Origin
  • Cape Canaveral, FL
  • 13 days ago
  • Cape Canaveral, FL
  • 13 days ago

This role requires close collaboration with design engineering, manufacturing, test operations, supply chain, and facilities teams....

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Principal Research & Development (R&D) Engineer

  • Treace
  • Ponte Vedra, FL
  • 19 days ago
  • Ponte Vedra, FL
  • 19 days ago

Qualifications Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering discipline 7+ years mechanical design and manufacturing experience of which 5+ years of actual product development...

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Principal Research & Development (R&D) Engineer

  • Treace Medical Concepts
  • Ponte Vedra, FL
  • 19 days ago
  • Ponte Vedra, FL
  • 19 days ago

Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering discipline 7+ years' mechanical design and manufacturing experience of which 5+ years of actual product development...

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Lead R&D Engineer - Medium Voltage

  • Industrial Electric Mfg, Inc.
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 26 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 26 days ago

Proficiency with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar; CFD (Computer Fluid Dynamics) or Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience is a plus....

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Senior Pavement Research Engineer

  • University of North Florida
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 30+ days ago

Senior Pavement Research Engineer University of North Florida - 4.2 Gainesville, FL Job Details Full-time $110,000 a year 5 hours ago Qualifications Research design Engineering testing Data reporting...

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Mechanical Development Engineer II

  • Brunswick
  • Edgewater, FL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Edgewater, FL
  • 30+ days ago

Education/Training: Education: Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience considered....

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Mechanical Development Engineer II - Technology Center

  • Brunswick
  • Edgewater, FL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Edgewater, FL
  • 30+ days ago

Proficiency in Computer Aided Design, with experience in Siemens NX preferred, and familiarity with software like SolidWorks, Catia, Creo, or Pro-E....

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Manufacturing & Tooling Development Engineer - Tooling

  • Blue Origin
  • Cape Canaveral, FL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Cape Canaveral, FL
  • 90+ days ago

Qualifications : Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, tooling design...

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Salary for Research and Development Engineer Jobs in Florida

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturingEngineers research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Research and Development Engineers in Florida offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.7%
Master's Degree
33.2%
Doctorate Degree
12.2%
Associate's Degree
4.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.8%
High School or GED
1.4%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Research and Development Engineers in Florida
2-4 years
42.5%
8-10 years
16.8%
4-6 years
15.3%
1-2 years
8.9%
Less than 1 year
6.1%
6-8 years
5.8%
10+ years
4.6%



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