
Research & Development Engineer - Landauer
Glenwood, ILFull-time$88–147K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
Landauer is seeking a Research and Development Engineer to contribute to the design, development, and sustainment of radiation monitoring devices. The role works with internal and external cross-functional teams, performs experiments, supports products from feasibility through manufacturing and verification, and prepares specifications, test plans, and reports. It is a full-time, exempt position based in Glenwood, Illinois.
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Full job description
Landauer, Inc., a global leader in radiation sciences, is looking for a talented and creative Research and Development Engineer that will use knowledge of scientific techniques to contribute to the design and development of radiation monitoring devices and the sustainment of existing products.
This position requires working with cross-functional teams across the company, including external physics research and development teams, internal engineering teams and external contract engineering partners, and representatives from manufacturing, marketing, and sustaining engineering.
This is a full-time, exempt position based in Glenwood, IL. Fluke Health Solutions offers a competitive salary, time off, and benefits. Our offering includes PTO, paid holidays, medical/dental/vision on Day 1 + many more. We want you to bring your whole self to FHS!
Responsibilities include:
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Work with research and development, and engineering teams to develop new products.
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Perform experiments to support the development and assessment of new technologies
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Contribute to the transition from product prototyping to final manufacturing (e.g., to explain product designs and requirements, help troubleshoot manufacturing issues, identify opportunities to reduce manufacturing costs, etc).
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Work with sustaining engineering to support newly introduced products (e.g., to explain product designs and requirements, troubleshoot issues, and support maintenance).
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Work with sustaining engineering to support existing products.
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Write product specifications, performance characteristics, test and validation plans, and related documentation for new products.
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Contribute to the design and direction of experiments by developing methodologies, reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting data.
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Execute research studies under supervision following established protocols, supporting product development from feasibility through final verification and validation.
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Manage independent projects under the guidance of process leaders and project facilitators.
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Organize and analyze data, prepare reports, and communicate experiment status and results to others.
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Demonstrate strong documentation practices, adherence to regulatory and quality standards, and contribution to a culture of scientific integrity and operational excellence.
Requirements for the position:
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BA/BS + 4 years in Physical Sciences (Physics or Engineering) preferred;
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Understanding of scientific methods for test development and documentation;
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Understanding of engineering design fundamentals;
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Self-driven, with strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, and able to work both independently and in a cross-functional team (required)
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Effective oral and written communication skills (required)
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Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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Ability to work effectively in cross-cultural environments and partner with Quality, Operations, and Service teams to develop products and improve product reliability.
Additional skills desired:
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Experience with Python and Jupyter Notebooks programming
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Experience with CoPilot
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Experience with root cause failure analysis methods
Fortive Corporation Overview
Fortive's essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. We accelerate transformation in high-impact fields like workplace safety, build environments, and healthcare.
We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and other mission-critical solutions. We're a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to advanced technologies that help providers focus on exceptional patient care.
We are a diverse team 10,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.
At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.
At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.
At Fortive, we believe in growth. We're honest about what's working and what isn't, and we never stop improving and innovating.
Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.
About Fluke Health Solutions
Comprised of four industry leaders—Fluke Biomedical, LANDAUER, RaySafe, and Victoreen — Fluke Health Solutions (FHS) leads the biomedical and radiation detection markets with innovative products and services that help keep customers, patients, and clients safe. Fluke Biomedical leads the world in manufacturing biomedical test equipment like defibrillator analyzers and digital pressure meters. LANDAUER measures radiation exposure with dosimeter and radiation monitoring badges. RaySafe is the worldwide leader of X-ray test equipment, real-time staff dosimetry, and radiation survey meters. And Victoreen instruments are the trusted source for radiation monitoring systems and quality assurance for nuclear power professionals. At FHS, we believe in your potential — your ability to learn, grow and contribute in meaningful ways. And we believe in giving you the opportunity, accountability, and visibility to do just that.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [email protected].
Pay Range
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 88,000.00 - 147,000.00.
Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors, including, but not limited to: job-related knowledge; skills; experience; and other eligibility factors such as geographic location. The Total Rewards package includes competitive base pay and an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and several programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 88,000.00 - 147,000.00
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [email protected].
How this job compares
Set against the 468 open Product Development Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$88–147K/yr
- US median$102–164K/yr273 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $118K, is 8% below the US median midpoint ($128K) — in the middle half of Product Development Engineer salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 15 open Product Development Engineer jobs in Illinois and 468 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
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- Experience
- Product Development Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 5 years (363 postings).
- Education
- 315 of the 468 open Product Development Engineer jobs (67%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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