Boston Scientific Senior R&D Engineer 

United States, Minnesota, Arden Hills 

447814844

Your responsibilities will include:

• Apply principles of Mechanical engineering, Physics, and Material Science to perform data driven development, optimization, and evaluation of novel or iterative designs based on customer and business needs.
• Defines and implements specifications, inputs/outputs, working parameters, and test methods using current best practice engineering methods and technologies.
• Assesses design risks and mitigations through tools such as FMEA, Fault tree, etc.
• Works closely with other key BSC engineering groups (Systems, Electrical, Human Factors, Packaging, Process Development, Manufacturing, etc.) to ensure robust holistic device / component design.
• Leverages key internal and external specialty resources to address complex design issues.
• Creates robust documentation of requirements, protocols, evaluations, reports, etc. by writing clear and concise documents and filing per approved procedures and standards.
• Tracks engineering effort by creating and maintaining records in the approved tracking management tool.
• Continuously improves process and work methodologies by interfacing with peers/cross-functional groups and analyzing activities to improve workflow and work processes.
• Provides training and guidance to Technicians and other project support personnel on specific project activities.
• Mentors junior technical staff (Interns, E1 level) in design engineering activities/methodologies and domain knowledge.
• Contributes to a strong team culture around high expectations and high performance
• Provides clear communication to stakeholders at key technical updates

Required Qualifications:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or similar degree.
• Required minimum years of work experience (primarily in medical device or related field): 6+ Years with BS, 5+ Years with MS
• Experience in design, development, test, and engineering documentation
• Experience managing technical aspects of projects as a member of a cross-functional core team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to drive individual workstreams within a large-scale development program
• Solid clinical knowledge and experience in cardiovascular anatomy.
• Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations based on technical inputs from multiple and varied sources.
• Excellent organizational, communication and collaboration skills.
• Experienced with multi-faceted technology and product development programs
• Class II or Class III Medical Device product development experience
• Solid experimental design and statistical analysis knowledge
• Prior material selection experience for implantable devices

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.