Senior R&D Engineer

Purpose Statement

Develops new technology, products, materials, processes, or equipment with minimal supervision.  Independently, or as a member of a team, develops, directs, and executes plans for a major segment of complex projects.  Compiles and analyzes operational, test, and research data to establish technical specifications for designing or modifying products, processes, and materials.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead design change activities on commercial Drug Eluting Stents/ Balloon products ensuring product safety, compliance, material continuity and cost reduction.
• Works cross-functionally with project management, quality, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical and marketing to ensure project success.
• Must be able to effectively work within a multidisciplinary team and the international organisation. 
• Works independently to plan and schedule own activities necessary to meet timelines.
• Performs troubleshooting on products/process problems as related to design, material or process.
• Summarizes, analyzes and draws conclusions from test results.
• Prepares standard reports/documentation to communicate results to technical community.
• Demonstrate a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality. 
• Understands and complies with all the regulations governing the quality systems.
• Motivated, self-starter who works within a team environment.
• Able to provide technical guidance within a large team and be an effective communicator within a multidisciplinary and international organisation.
• Supports team members by setting an example, coaching and providing feedback and guidance

 Qualifications   

• Engineering/Science Degree (Level 8), preferably Mechanical, Materials or Biomedical Engineering.
• At least 8+ years in a Design /Manufacturing environment.  

• R&D/Technical experience preferably in the Medical Device sector.  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.  
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.  

About Us

As a global medical technology leader for more than 40 years, our mission at Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) is to transform lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients. If you’re looking to truly make a difference to people both around the world and around the corner, there’s no better place to make it happen.