Boston Scientific Principal R&D Engineer 

United States, Minnesota, Maple Grove 

860706225

Your responsibilities include:

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

• Facilitating crisp decision making around key technical issues

• Leading technology integration and knowledge transfer within domain of responsibility

• Creating a strong team culture around high expectations and high performance

• Interfacing with Physicians/Cath Lab personnel to obtain feedback on concepts and performance of new devices.

• Providing clear communication to stakeholders at key technical updates

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

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

• Support and successfully contribute to project teams through the following activities: product design and development, test of materials, preparation of specifications, process capability studies, research investigations (animal and clinical studies), report preparation, and process/test documentation.

• Providing work direction to technicians/entry-mid-level engineers

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

Qualifications:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or similar.

• Required minimum years of work experience (primarily in medical device or related field): 7+ Years with BS, 5+ Years with MS.

• Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership on a large-scale development program.

• Experience in design simulation tools and analysis techniques.

• Solid clinical knowledge and experience in cardiovascular anatomy.

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

• Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations based on technical inputs from multiple and varied sources.

• Excellent organizational, communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated product development leadership and communication skills.

• Experience with complex access and delivery systems development.

• Experienced with multi-faceted technology and product development programs.

• Ability to research literature and develop clinical understanding with technical credibility to develop a strategy for regulatory submission.

• Class II or Class III Medical Device product development experience.

• Solid experimental design and statistical analysis knowledge.

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.

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.