Mid Level R D Engineer Jobs

Mid level r d engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own experiments end to end, drive design decisions with limited oversight, and mentor junior team members through technical challenges. Openings are spread across on-site, hybrid, and remote settings in Manufacturing, Technology & Software, and Medical Devices, with employers like Riot Games, KPMG, and Laborie hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles88
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerRiot Games
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Work type94% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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Hitachi Rail
Business R&D Team Leader (Professionals)
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Hitachi Rail
Added 3d ago
Business R&D Team Leader (Professionals)
Hitachi Rail
Alamo, Tennessee
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
On-Site
Master's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Bachem
R&D Chemist I/II/III
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Bachem
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R&D Chemist I/II/III
Bachem
Torrance, California
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Support
Laboratory Science
$31 - $59/hr
Master's degree in chemistry
501-1,000

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Owens Corning
Sr Engineer R & D
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Owens Corning
Added 6d ago
Sr Engineer R & D
Owens Corning
Summit, Illinois
Specialized Engineering
Manufacturing Operations
Project & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Mid Level R D Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

Riot Games
Riot Games5 open roles
KPMG
KPMG4 open roles
Laborie
Laborie4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing14
  • Technology & Software12
  • Medical Devices8
  • Distribution & Wholesale8
  • Chemicals & Materials7

Mid Level R D Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a mid level r d engineer job?

Position your existing work around ownership and outcomes rather than tasks. Highlight projects where you defined the approach, not just executed someone else's plan, and show how your work moved a product, process, or prototype forward. Tailor your resume to each job description, emphasizing depth in a specific discipline, cross-functional collaboration, and any patents, publications, or prototypes you contributed to directly.

Which companies hire mid level r d engineers?

Companies hiring mid level r d engineers right now include Riot Games, KPMG, and Laborie, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad mix of employers, including large technology firms, industrial manufacturers, consumer electronics companies, and defense contractors that run active research programs requiring engineers who can operate with meaningful independence.

Are there remote mid level r d engineer jobs?

Yes, though the share is smaller than in purely software-focused fields because r d work often involves lab equipment, prototyping, or hardware. About 6% of mid level r d engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, concentrated in roles focused on software development, simulation, data analysis, and technical writing rather than hands-on lab or manufacturing environments.

How do I move up to a mid level r d engineer role?

The path from entry level to mid level in r d engineering is built on deepening a technical specialty, accumulating independent project experience, and demonstrating measurable impact. Engineers who move up quickly take on progressively larger ownership of experiments or development cycles, document their results clearly, seek out cross-functional work, and develop a point of view on trade-offs rather than simply executing assigned tasks.

Which industries hire the most mid level r d engineers?

Mid Level r d engineer roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Technology & Software, and Medical Devices, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive demand because they operate continuous development pipelines that require engineers with enough experience to lead discrete projects independently rather than relying on close supervision at every stage.