Senior R&D Engineer

Maple Grove, MN
$82,600 per year
Permanent
Full-time

14 days 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 RoleThis is a key opportunity in R&D for WATCHMAN within the BSC’s Cardiology division. WATCHMAN continues to be an exciting growth driver for BSC. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a blend of technical knowledge, core team leadership, collaborative stakeholder management, clear decision making and project management expertise. This role will develop next-generation products so BSC can deliver life-changing medical devices to patients and clinicians in support of BSC’s mission.Work Mode:At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows an onsite work model, requiring employees to be present in our Maple Grove, MN office, at least four to five days per week.Your responsibilities will include:

Serving as a key R&D team member for the development of a next-generation access sheath.
Providing expertise in product design, especially catheter design and processing.
Design & execution of structured experimental plans to drive data-based decisions.
Providing clear communication to stakeholders at key technical updates.
Understanding clinical use cases and user interface requirements to drive design decisions.
Working cooperatively with process development, quality, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical, and marketing on complex projects to ensure project success.
Leveraging internal/external partners as necessary to achieve project objectives.
Leading technical team in solving engineering problems by analyzing the situation and recommending solutions or alternative actions.
Efficiently communicate design recommendations and rationale to leadership.
Training and/or provide work directions to technicians and other engineers.
Documenting development by writing documents, reports, memos, change requests.
Analyzing, evaluating, and verifying requirements, component performance, and systems by using engineering practices.
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 in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
6+ years of engineering experience with a bachelor’s degree OR 4+ years with master’s degree.
Experience in design control, risk management, and DV/DVAL execution.
New product development experience in access sheaths and delivery systems.
SolidWorks expertise.
Candidates should be self-starters and have a hands-on approach to problem solving.
Ability to provide technical leadership within a cross functional team.
Ability to communicate and collaborate across a global R&D team.
Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations based on technical inputs from multiple and varied sources.
Experience interacting with physicians and customers in product design.
Must work Onsite at our Maple Grove, MN location.

Preferred qualifications:

Experience in clinical field support.
Ability to build strong relationships across the organization and with external stakeholders.
Experience in driving technical trade-off decisions to optimize design, performance, usability, manufacturability, cost-efficiency and reliability.
Strong written and verbal communication, judgment, decision-making, and critical thinking skills.
Experience in all stages of the PDP (Product Development) lifecycle
Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.

Requisition ID: 612306Minimum 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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