Boston Scientific Senior R&D Engineer 

United States, Massachusetts, Marlborough 

372409125

Your responsibilities will include:

• Consistently generates innovative and unique solutions to market needs and submits idea disclosures. Work is expected to result in the development of new or refined products, processes or equipment.
• Successfully completes complex engineering work in one or more of the following: technology development, product design and development, test of materials or products, preparation of specifications, process study, research investigation (animal and clinical studies), and report preparation.
• Demonstrates knowledge of research and development phases, such as; technology development, and product development processes.
• Works independently to plan and schedule own/ small team activities necessary to meet timelines.
• Designs, procures, and fabricates tooling and fixtures.
• Selects techniques to solve complex problems and make sound design recommendations.
• Designs and coordinates complex engineering tests and experiments.
• Summarizes, analyzes, and draws conclusions from complex test results.
• Designs and prepares complex reports to communicate results to technical community.
• Coordinates, manages, and documents project goals and progress and recommends appropriate revisions.
• May interface with physicians to obtain feedback on concepts and performance of new devices.
• Translates customer needs into product requirements and design specifications.
• Works cooperatively with process development, quality, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical, and marketing on complex projects to ensure project success.
• May train and/or provide work direction to technicians and entry-level engineers.
• Passion for learning about relevant anatomy, disease states, and therapies, understanding clinical use scenarios, and solving problems for end users, with the goal of becoming a subject matter expert in therapeutic endoscopy
• Ability to travel intermittently to meet the needs of the business.

Required Qualifications:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Expertise in CAD modeling required (SolidWorks preferred).
• Self-motivated with strong history of solving problems.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate with team members.
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant experience in the medical device industry.

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.