R&d Engineer Ii jobs at Boston Scientific in Canada, Mississauga

Your responsibilities will include:

• Fully participating in project teams to contribute the necessary technical work related to packaging and product design and development
• Technical analysis of medical device packaging systems and materials for new product development and existing products to ensure designs meet quality and regulatory standards
• Gather requirements from internal and external sources to accurately capture user needs and ensure products are meeting them
• Investigate field related issues and perform root cause analysis
• Generate engineering documentation (e.g., DHF and DMR) in adherence to quality policies and systems.
• May lead packaging specific initiatives to support new designs, materials, or process related issues.
• Adhere to all requirements of the Quality Management System
• Other duties as required

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline
• 4+ years of related work experience
• Experience working within a quality management system and quality system controls (e.g. design inputs/outputs, Verification/validation, etc.)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong oral and written communication skills, to communicate with individuals at various levels

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or biomedical engineering strongly preferred
• Experience working within medical device R&D departments, with hands-on prototyping and testing
• Experience using CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks)
• Knowledge of packaging materials including paperboard, corrugate, flexible packaging films, Tyvek, thermoformed trays, and manufacturing methods.
• Familiarity with industry related standards (e.g. ISO, ASTM, etc.) and their direct application

Compensation forhourly, non-sales rolesmay 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
salaried, non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation foris governed by Sales Incentive Compensation Plan (which includes certain annual non-discretionary incentives based on predetermined objectives).

Jolanda Nijs
Djurre van Gulik

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead the design, development and optimization of data solutions that support business-critical KPIs, performance metrics, and forecasting across multiple functional domains.
• Translate complex and ambiguous business problems into structured analytics projects, using tools such as SQL, Python, AFO, Alteryx, and Tableau.
• Build and maintain data transformation workflows and models using tools like Alteryx or DBT to ensure scalable and reusable analytics outputs.
• Apply project management discipline to plan, prioritize and deliver analytics initiatives that align with business priorities.
• Own the design, implementation, and maintenance of self-service BI platforms and dashboards with high standards of reliability, performance, and usability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to define analytics strategies and influence decision-making.
• Perform deep-dive analyses to identify performance gaps, root causes, and improvement opportunities, presenting clear, actionable recommendations.
• Champion data quality, governance, and stewardship practices to ensure data integrity across systems and workflows.
• Mentor and review the work of junior / medior analysts, setting technical direction and encouraging skill development.
• Contribute to analytics modernization initiatives through process automation, DBT adoption, and lightweight scripting in Python where applicable.
• Effectively communicate findings and value propositions to senior management through storytelling, executive-ready presentations, and visual analytics.

Required qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Data Science, Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or related fields.
• Advanced expertise in SQL, Alteryx, AFO, Excel, and Tableau.
• Working knowledge of Python for scripting, automation, or lightweight analysis tasks.
• Familiarity with DBT for modular, documented, and version-controlled data transformations.
• Strong understanding of data structures, pipelines, and analytics architecture principles.
• Proven ability to translate business problems into technical analytics solutions.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, able to translate complex analysis into clear, persuasive insights for senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including prioritization, stakeholder alignment, and timely delivery of analytics initiatives.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working with structured and unstructured data sources.
• Knowledge of enterprise data governance and data stewardship best practices.
• Prior experience in operations or supply chain environments is a plus.

What we offer you:

• Attractive benefits package - very competitive salary (including 8% holiday pay, 13th month and yearly bonus)
• 30 days of annual leave
• A very good pension scheme
• A stock purchase program
• Excellent training/development programmes to influence your career
• Inhouse gym facility (free of charge)
• Option to lease a (electric) bicycle
• Inspirational colleagues & culture
• Fast Growing and innovative environment
• A team-oriented company culture
• International opportunities
  

About the role:

Develops, establishes and maintains quality data systems, and practices which meet BSC, customer, and regulatory requirements. Serves as a Quality representative to improve awareness, visibility, communication on quality initiatives to support departmental, functional, site, divisional and corporate quality goals and priorities. Provides focused quality data support for CAPA and Nonconformance management processes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Design, develop, and maintain Excel sheets and Power BI dashboards to monitor and report on key Quality metrics.
• Analyze data from multiple quality systems to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (QA, RA, Operations, Manufacturing, etc.) to define and refine data requirements for effective decision-making.
• Track quality system tasks such as CAPAs, NCRs, Product Inquiry Reports (PIRs), internal/external audits, and change controls.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy by performing regular data validation and quality checks.
• Generate periodic reports for internal stakeholders and regulatory audits.
• Support root cause analysis and investigations by providing relevant data insights.
• Drive automation and efficiency in data collection and reporting processes.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in data analytics or business intelligence, preferably in the medical device, pharmaceutical, food manufacturing or healthcare industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Power BI (DAX, Power Query, data modeling).
• High level of proficiency in the use of Excel for Data Analysis
• Solid understanding of quality systems and processes (e.g., CAPA, NCR, audits, complaints).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex datasets.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present data-driven insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working in a regulated industry (FDA, ISO 13485, etc.)
• Knowledge of SQL or other database querying languages
• Experience with statistical analysis tools (ie: Minitab, R, Python)
• Understanding of data privacy and compliance requirements
• Lean Six Sigma or quality/process improvement certification

Compensation forhourly, non-sales rolesmay 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
salaried, non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation foris governed by Sales Incentive Compensation Plan (which includes certain annual non-discretionary incentives based on predetermined objectives).

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conduct mechanical design activities for developing complex cutting-edge medical device systems through prototyping, testing and modeling.

• Conduct simulation and modeling activities using tools such as FEA and CFD to predict mechanical performance and optimize design parameters
• Develop and validate computational models of mechanical systems using tools such as MATLAB or SolidWorks Simulation
• Perform independent tests, studies, analyses, and interpretations to generate technical conclusions and provide recommendations.
• Assist in DFM (Design for Manufacturing) activities.
• Develop device design history files (i.e., requirements, risk management, usability files).
• Ensure compliance to industry and international standards.
• Develop verification and validation plans, protocols, and reports.
• Conduct work across the full scope of technical and documentation activities for the department.
• Responsible for technical input into project level planning.
• Provide technical guidance to review work plans and advise on unusual features of projects
• Provide technical, project level leadership to engineering assistants or junior engineering staff.
• Participate in failure investigations and repair planning.
• Develop and test new manufacturing processes.
• Support regulatory filings to various government bodies as required.
• Support the development of intellectual property where required.
• Support pre-clinical and clinical research activities​ where required.
• Other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or biomedical engineering
• 3+ years of related working experience from a regulated manufacturing industry
• 3+ years of relevant design control experience
• Experience with the overall design and development process
• Experience with leading rapid design iteration and making design recommendations
• Strong hypothesis-driven experimental design and statistical analysis skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience focusing on R&D activities in the medical devices industry
• Knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 14971, 21 CFR part 820, ISO 11135 and ISO 11607
• Self-starter with the ability to quickly learn about new processes
• Excellent analytical and communication skills (both written and oral)
• Able to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team environment

Compensation forhourly, non-sales rolesmay 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
salaried, non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation foris governed by Sales Incentive Compensation Plan (which includes certain annual non-discretionary incentives based on predetermined objectives).

Your responsibilities will include:

• Support complex cutting-edge medical device systems through prototyping, testing and modeling.
• Develop device design history files (i.e., requirements, risk management, usability files.
• Ensure compliance to industry and international standards.
• Develop verification and validation plans, protocols, and reports.
• Perform independent tests, studies, analyses, and interpretations to generate technical conclusions and provide recommendations.
• Conduct work across the full scope of technical and documentation activities for the department.
• Make independent studies, analyses, interpretations, and conclusions.
• Responsible for technical input into project level planning.
• Provide technical guidance to review work plans and advise on unusual features of projects
• Provide technical, project level leadership to engineering assistants or junior engineering staff.
• Participate in failure investigations and repair planning.
• Assist in DFM (Design for Manufacturing) activities.
• Develop and test new manufacturing processes.
• Support regulatory filings to various government bodies as required.
• Support the development of intellectual property where required.
• Support pre-clinical and clinical research activities​ where required.
• Other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Biomedical, Mechanical preferred)
• 4+ years of related working experience from a regulated manufacturing industry
• 3+ years of relevant design control experience
• Experience with the overall design and development process

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 14971, 21 CFR part 820, ISO 11135 and ISO 11607
• Self-starter with the ability to quickly learn about new processes
• Excellent analytical and communication skills (both written and oral)
• Able to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team environment

Compensation forhourly, non-sales rolesmay 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
salaried, non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation foris governed by Sales Incentive Compensation Plan (which includes certain annual non-discretionary incentives based on predetermined objectives).

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conduct mechanical design activities for developing complex cutting-edge medical device systems through prototyping, testing and modeling.
• Conduct simulation and modeling activities using tools such as FEA and CFD to predict mechanical performance and optimize design parameters
• Develop and validate computational models of mechanical systems using tools such as MATLAB or SolidWorks Simulation
• Perform independent tests, studies, analyses, and interpretations to generate technical conclusions and provide recommendations.
• Assist in DFM (Design for Manufacturing) activities.
• Develop device design history files (i.e., requirements, risk management, usability files.
• Ensure compliance to industry and international standards.
• Develop verification and validation plans, protocols, and reports.
• Conduct work across the full scope of technical and documentation activities for the department.
• Responsible for technical input into project level planning.
• Provide technical guidance to review work plans and advise on unusual features of projects
• Provide technical, project level leadership to engineering assistants or junior engineering staff.
• Participate in failure investigations and repair planning.
• Develop and test new manufacturing processes.
• Support regulatory filings to various government bodies as required.
• Support the development of intellectual property where required.
• Support pre-clinical and clinical research activities​ where required.
• Other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or biomedical engineering
• 3+ years of related working experience from a regulated manufacturing industry
• 3+ years of relevant design control experience
• Experience with the overall design and development process
• Experience with leading rapid design iteration and making design recommendations
• Strong hypothesis-driven experimental design and statistical analysis skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience focusing on R&D activities in the medical devices industry
• Knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 14971, 21 CFR part 820, ISO 11135 and ISO 11607
• Self-starter with the ability to quickly learn about new processes
• Excellent analytical and communication skills (both written and oral)
• Able to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team environment

Compensation forhourly, non-sales rolesmay 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
salaried, non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation foris governed by Sales Incentive Compensation Plan (which includes certain annual non-discretionary incentives based on predetermined objectives).

Your responsibilities will include:

• Support complex cutting-edge medical device systems through prototyping, testing and modeling.
• Develop device design history files (i.e., requirements, risk management, usability files.
• Ensure compliance to industry and international standards.
• Develop verification and validation plans, protocols, and reports.
• Perform independent tests, studies, analyses, and interpretations to generate technical conclusions and provide recommendations.
• Conduct work across the full scope of technical and documentation activities for the department.
• Make independent studies, analyses, interpretations, and conclusions.
• Responsible for technical input into project level planning.
• Provide technical guidance to review work plans and advise on unusual features of projects
• Provide technical, project level leadership to engineering assistants or junior engineering staff.
• Participate in failure investigations and repair planning.
• Assist in DFM (Design for Manufacturing) activities.
• Develop and test new manufacturing processes.
• Support regulatory filings to various government bodies as required.
• Support the development of intellectual property where required.
• Support pre-clinical and clinical research activities​ where required.
• Other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Biomedical, Mechanical preferred)
• 4+ years of related working experience from a regulated manufacturing industry
• 3+ years of relevant design control experience
• Experience with the overall design and development process

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 14971, 21 CFR part 820, ISO 11135 and ISO 11607
• Self-starter with the ability to quickly learn about new processes
• Excellent analytical and communication skills (both written and oral)
• Able to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team environment

Compensation forhourly, non-sales rolesmay 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
salaried, non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation foris governed by Sales Incentive Compensation Plan (which includes certain annual non-discretionary incentives based on predetermined objectives).