Boston Scientific Senior R&D Engineer NPD 

United States, Minnesota 

930390018

Your responsibilities will include:

• Design, development and integration of our next generation technology enhancements or novel product to meet customer and market demands in rapidly growing and evolving LAAC (Left Atrial Appendage Catheter) marketplace.
• Test Method development for characterization testing and Verification/Validation testing.
• Apply scientific and engineering principles to manage and support decision making around key technical issues for the overall system and technical workstreams.
• Prototyping and development of concept ideas, processes and tests
• Leverage internal/external partners as necessary to achieve project objectives.
• Provide clear communication to stakeholders and team members at key technical updates.
• Understand clinical use cases and user interface requirements to support design decisions.
• Work cooperatively with process development, quality, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical, and marketing on complex projects.
• Provide work direction to technicians, and other engineers.
• Document development and analysis by writing documents, reports, memos, change requests.
• Solve engineering problems by analyzing the situation and recommend solutions or alternative actions.
• In all actions, demonstrate a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to all documented quality processes and procedures.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team setting
• Proficient in CAD design software, analytical tools and instruments, rapid prototyping tools and methods, hands-on concept development experience etc.

Required qualifications:

• BS degree or more from an accredited school in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomaterials Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of R&D engineering experience with a Bachelor’s degree OR 5+ years with Master’s Degree.
• Ability to provide technical insights as it relates to product design and leadership.
• New product development experience in implants or cardiovascular products
• Experience in medical device Product Development Planning (PDP) lifecycle process environment
• Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations based on technical inputs
• Experience being a self-starter with a hands-on approach
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Experience interacting with physicians and customers on product design

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with implantable medical devices
• Experience in exploratory/TDP product development or early feasibility studies
• Experience in preclinical, polymer synthesis and biomaterials
• Experience in managing and supporting technical trade-off decisions to optimize design, performance, usability, manufacturability, cost-efficiency and reliability.
• Strong written and verbal communication, judgment, decision-making, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to exercise a solution focused and flexible mindset

Base Salary Range

Minimum Salary: $ 82600

Maximum Salary: $ 156900

Compensation for
exempt rolesmay also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

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.

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement. The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.