Boston Scientific Principal R&D Mechanical Engineer 

United States, Minnesota, Maple Grove 

261647456

Your responsibilities include:

• Creating a strong team culture around high expectations & high performance.

• Facilitating crisp decision making around key technical issues.

• Leading technology integration & knowledge transfer within domain of responsibility.

• Providing clear communication to stakeholders at key technical updates.

• Leveraging internal/external partners as necessary to achieve project objectives.

• Leading the design & execution of structured experimental plans to drive data-based decisions.

• Understanding clinical use cases and user interface requirements to drive design decisions.

• Developing novel improvements to products or processes resulting in expansion of BSC’s Intellectual Property portfolio in key strategic areas.

• Successfully completing engineering work in one or more of the following: technology development, product design and development, test method development, specification development, bench & preclinical studies.

• Translating customer needs into product requirements and design specifications.

• Working cooperatively with process development, quality, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical, and marketing on complex projects to ensure project success.

• Training and/or provide work direction to technicians and other engineers.

• Designing, developing, debugging, modifying, and testing mechanical assemblies and systems by using current tools, analysis techniques, and technologies.

• Documenting mechanical development by writing documents, reports, memos, change requests. Methods used are determined by approved procedures and standards.

• Tracking mechanical development effort by creating and maintaining records in the approved tracking management tool.

• Solving engineering problems by analyzing the situation and recommending corrective or alternative actions.

• Analyzing, evaluating, and verifying requirements, component performance, and systems by using engineering practices.

• Investigating, researching, and selecting mechanical components, tools, equipment, and best practices.

• In all actions, demonstrating a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to all documented quality processes and procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• BS in Mechanical, Biomedical, Biomechanical, Electromechanical, or Chemical Engineering.
• 8 years of engineering experience with a Bachelor’s degree OR 5 years with Master’s Degree.
• Strong mechanical engineering and problem-solving skills
• Medical device experience
• Solid lab experience with debugging, fixture development, and test equipment.
• Expertise in design simulation tools, experimental design and analysis techniques.
• Ability to provide technical leadership as it relates to product design and leadership.
• Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations based on technical inputs from multiple and varied sources.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Experience interacting with physicians and customers on product design

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the PTCA or Intravascular Ultrasound business.
• Catheter design and process experience.
• Design and process control implementation.

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.