Boston Scientific Research & Development Engineer - P3 

Ireland, Galway 

966984311

Advancing possibilities for a brighter tomorrow

Key Responsibilities

• Fully participates in and successfully contributes to project teams typically including the following activities: product design and development, product design changes & troubleshooting, test method development & validation, testing & characterization of materials, development & assessment of specifications,,research investigations, data analysis, report preparation etc.
• Responsible for design related documentation including prints and specifications.
• Demonstrates design control & PLCP knowledge through generation of high-quality deliverables.
• Use of design change process to ensure proposed changes are systematically and thoroughly analysed before beginning the change process.
• Maintain product performance through Quality Investigations and ensuring rigorous support for design changes.
• Designs and coordinates product testing and experiments. Summarizes, analyses and draws conclusions from test results.
• Performs troubleshooting on products/process problems as related to design, material or process.
• Prepares standard reports/documentation to communicate results to technical community.
• Interpret evolving global regulatory and standard requirements and assess impact to product design
• Works cross-functionally with project management, quality, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical and marketing to ensure project success.
• Work collaboratively with manufacturing to reduce product costs through design improvements.
• Interfaces with vendors and physicians where projects require.
• Works independently to plan and schedule own activities necessary to meet timelines.
• Works under minimal direction regarding the progress of projects and special assignments. May seek guidance in resolving problems, interpreting established policies, procedures and practices.
• May train and/or provide work direction to technicians and interns.
• Must be able to provide technical guidance within a team and be an effective communicator within a multidisciplinary and international organisation.
• Demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality.

Education

• Level 8 qualification required in a relevant discipline including Biomedical, Mechanical, Polymers & Materials.
• 5+ years industry experience within a regulated industry environment and with a track record of accomplishments.
• R&D/technical experience preferably in the medical device industry.
• Experience in a PDP and/or Sustaining/Post-Commercial Support role an advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with good leadership abilities.
• Excellent analytical & problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of stent processing & design an advantage e.g. nitinol, stainless steel, laser cutting, braiding, passivation etc.
• Knowledge of polymers & materials characterization, extrusions, moulding & coatings an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to work with key stakeholders across the globe.
• Self-Starter with the ability to work independently to plan, schedule and execute activities necessary to meet project timelines to schedule.

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