R&D Fellow - Electrophysiology

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At 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 role: 

The Ablation Catheter Product Development Team is growing and has an exciting opportunity for a Fellow Engineer role supporting electrophysiology product development within the Cardiology division. Electrophysiology is an exciting growth driver for BSC. With the acquisition of FARAPULSE Inc., Boston Scientific has strengthened its leadership in Personalized EP Solutions, with a strong focus in Atrial Fibrillation. The Fellow Engineer role will be a key team member in providing mechanical engineering support in the creation and development of new electrophysiology ablation catheter technologies. 

As a Fellow Engineer, you will support new product development team solutions to multi-faceted customer issues, requiring applied in-depth problem-solving competencies. You will be a part of a high-performance team responsible for the design, implementation, and test of disposable medical devices within our electrophysiology pulsed field ablation single use device portfolio. This critical role will be a part of best-in-class development practices and rigorous, holistic product design in coordination with internal and external partners.  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Researches, develops, designs, and evaluates: mechanical and electro-mechanical materials, components, assemblies, processes and/or equipment. 

• Combines internal and external (outsourced) sources, improves our capabilities to establish and work with institutions, and external companies, networking, and leveraging contacts in various industries and research organizations across the globe. 

• Acts as the system architect and integration lead to drive technical decision-making with a deep understanding of electromechanical systems. 

• Develops solutions to diverse engineering problems of high complexity which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity. Leverages internal/external partners as necessary to achieve project objectives. 

• Drives technical aspects of complex single use device development including requirements, design, implementation, test, integration, transfer to manufacturing, and verification/validation. 

• Works across multiple design/product workstreams in a capacity to resolve complex problems with robust technical solutions. Considers all critical aspects of product design during decision making including patient safety, clinical practice, high-level product performance, and product manufacturability. 

• Exercises independent judgment in developing product requirements, methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Solutions require an in-depth knowledge of the circulatory support space and the ability to apply that knowledge in new and innovative ways. Has expert knowledge of the impact of various solutions on the business. 

• Solves system problems by analyzing the situation and recommending corrective or alternative actions. Leads technical teams through problem solving. Facilitates crisp decision making around key technical issues. 

• Defines projects and work tasks based on identified strategy and goals. 

• Leads by example and motivates and inspires other technical team members in the program. 

• Directs, coaches, and mentors support personnel and project activities. Participates in the development of others by facilitating training and providing feedback and guidance. 

• Creates a strong team culture around high expectations and high performance. 

• Writes and submits intellectual property (patents). 

• Maintains detailed documentation throughout all phases of research and development. 

• Provides clear communication to stakeholders at key technical updates. 

Required qualifications: 

• BS degree in Engineering is a must (and a BS in Mechanical Engineering is preferred).

• Required minimum years of work experience (primarily in medical device or related field): 12+ years with BS, 10+ years with MS, or 8+ years with PhD  

• Highly creative problem solver who leads with a sense of urgency. 

• Experience managing technical aspects of projects as a member of a cross-functional core team  

• Demonstrated strong cross-functional collaboration, influence without authority, and project/task  management enabling highly effective teams   

• Five years of experience developing catheters or devices in the medical device industry 

• Strong knowledge of design controls & risk management practices 

• Passion for understanding and solving problems for end users  

• A proven track record developing medical devices from early stage through full product launch and sustaining.  

• Personal drive, individual accountability & a strong bias for action. 

• Strong personal credibility & excellent communication skills. 

Requisition ID: 589890

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance testing requirements for safety-sensitive positions.  This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a drug test as a pre-employment requirement.  The goal of the drug testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.  

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. 

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