Sr. R&D Engineer

Boston Scientific

  • Maple Grove, MN
  • $82,600 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Additional Location(s): N/ADiversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High PerformanceAt Boston Scientific, we'll give you the opportunity to harness all that's within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we'll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you'll be supported in progressing - whatever your ambitions.About the roleBoston Scientific Interventional Oncology & Embolization (IO&E) is the market leader in therapeutics and tools for interventional radiologists, featuring Y90 microspheres, ablation devices, embolic devices and a selection of ancillary products.We are looking for a dynamic Senior R&D Engineer with strong technical capabilities on the TheraSphere Y90 R&D team within the Interventional Oncology & Embolization group. In this role, you will make important contributions to support and lead new product development initiatives on the TheraSphere Y90 R&D team. This role offers a unique chance to work on exciting new technologies (TDP) and excel in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.Work ModeAt Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring employees to be in our local office at least three days per week.RelocationRelocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.Visa SponsorshipBoston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time.Your responsibilities will include:
  • Drive complex or novel work assignments within a cross-functional team developing new single use devices and electronic medical equipment technologies and products.
  • Conduct feasibility studies, develop prototypes, and perform testing and validation to optimize product designs.
  • Solving engineering problems by analyzing the situation and recommending solutions or alternative actions through the design & execution of structured experimental plans.
  • Understanding clinical use cases and user interface requirements to drive design decisions.
  • Documenting development by writing documents, reports, memos, change requests
  • May interface with Physicians to identify needs and to obtain feedback on concepts and performance of new devices and to translate customer needs into product concepts.
  • Work independently to plan and schedule own activities necessary to meet timelines.
  • Providing clear communication to stakeholders at key technical updates.
  • Creating a strong team culture around high expectations, accountability & performance.
  • May train and/or provide work direction to technicians or junior engineers.
  • In all actions, demonstrating a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance with all documented quality processes and procedures.
Required qualifications:
  • BS or above in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
  • 6+ years of engineering experience with a bachelor's degree, 4+ years with a master's degree, or 2+ years with a PhD.
  • Strong technical knowledge, problem-solving abilities, collaborative mindset, and effective communication skills.
  • Experience leading in an exploratory or technology development space where there are many unknowns - comfortable with grey space.
  • A driven self-starter with a team-first mindset who takes accountability when working within a cross-functional team, willing and eager to leverage proven hands-on skills to design, build and test prototypes.
Preferred qualifications:
  • Strong knowledge of design controls & risk management practices.
  • Experience with injection molding, micro-molding and/or machining.
  • Experience designing and validating medical device systems encompassing single use devices and electronic medical equipment
  • Experience with six sigma methodologies (DOEs, capability analysis, etc)
  • Familiarity with medical device standards and working with global regulatory bodies
Requisition ID: 612839Minimum Salary: $ 82600Maximum Salary: $ 156900The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) - see --will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most - united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do - as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn't just business, it's personal. And if you're a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve.Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company's policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement. The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.

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