Purpose Statement
Develops new technology, products, materials, processes, or equipment for projects with moderate complexity. Under limited supervision/guidance, compiles, analyzes, and reports operational, test, and research data to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified products, processes, and materials.
Key Responsibilities
- Fully participates in and successfully contributes to project teams typically including 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.
- Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity where analysis of situations or data requires a review of identifiable factors.
- Works under general direction regarding the progress of projects and special assignments. May seek guidance in resolving problems, interpreting established policies, procedures and practices. Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment.Selects techniques to solve complex problems and make sound design recommendations.
- Summarizes, analyzes, and draws conclusions from test results.
- Designs and prepares standard reports/documentation to communicate results to technical community.
- Performs troubleshooting on new products/process problems as related to design, material, or process.
- Cultivates a wide range of internal business relationships and begins to develop an external network of resources to facilitate completion of tasks. May lead a project team of small to moderate scope. Influence exerted at peer level and occasionally at first levels of management.
- Engages with internal company and external contacts. Represents organization on specific projects. Uses diplomacy and tact in interactions and problem solving.
- Translates customer needs into product requirements and design specifications.
- May train, provide work direction and supervise technicians and entry-level engineers.
- Invents/ creates concepts and designs for new products/processes, and submits idea disclosures.
- Demonstrates PDP/TDP system knowledge through delivery of high quality and high impact deliverables.
- Works cooperatively with process development, quality, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical, and marketing on complex projects to ensure project success.
- Interfaces with Physicians/Cath Lab personnel to obtain feedback on concepts and performance of new devices.
- Responsible for engineering documentation.
- Exercises judgment to determine appropriate action. Has knowledge of alternatives and an understanding of their impact on the business or technological environment.
- Designs and coordinates standard engineering tests and experiments.
- Designs, procures, and fabricates tooling and fixtures.
- Coordinates, manages, and documents project goals and progress and recommends appropriate revisions.
- Assesses the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering evaluation tests, products or equipment.
Experience & Qualifications
- Level 8 qualification required in a relevant discipline.
- 4+ years industry experience.
- R&D/technical experience preferably in the medical device industry.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Polymer knowledge and testing experience would be an advantage.
- Demonstrated ability to work with key stakeholders across the globe.
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.