Principal R&D Engineer, Exploratory

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Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.           

About the role:

Boston Scientific is looking for a Principal R&D Engineer. This person will be a key contributor for early-stage medical device development (Exploratory Programs). The Engineer will work closely with a small team to create and explore new ideas to solve unmet medical device needs. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge across a wide span of cardiovascular therapies, catheters, and accessories used in cases. Experience in the development of balloon catheters (i.e., PTA, PTCA) cardiovascular medical devices is required.

Work Mode:

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows an onsite work model, requiring employees to be present in our Carlsbad, CA office, at least four to five days per week.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Utilize research and experience to develop new technologies to improve therapies of medical devices.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, on time, well documented and within budget to meet business objectives.
• Work independently to develop high value IP to solve unmet medical device needs for existing or new therapies.
• Collaborate with external suppliers for components and identify outsourcing opportunities to accelerate early development cycles.
• Understand the technology and key product features that ensure clinical and commercial success.
• Manage research and development activities for exploratory phase of a project.
• Make data driven decisions using appropriate analytical methodologies.
• Prepare for and conduct various exploratory concept reviews.
• Demonstrate deep insight regarding design intent and use insight to drive value added early-stage design ideas.
• Working with highly skilled technicians, develop processes necessary to fabricate devices.
• Develop and implement new test methods to assess performance characteristics of designs.
• Prepare documentation to support design transfer for early development teams. (IP, concept documents, test results, drawings, etc.)
• Provide technical leadership along with technical subject matter expertise to technology development team during exploratory design transfer.
• Research and recommend material choices for product designs.
• Translate highly technical results into easily understood recommendations that will influence cross-functional and senior stakeholders.
• Utilize research and experience to develop new technologies to improve therapies of medical devices.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, on time, well documented and within budget to meet business objectives.
• Work independently to develop high value IP to solve unmet medical device needs for existing or new therapies.
• Collaborate with external suppliers for components and identify outsourcing opportunities to accelerate early development cycles.
• Understand the technology and key product features that ensure clinical and commercial success.
• Manage research and development activities for exploratory phase of a project.
• Make data driven decisions using appropriate analytical methodologies.
• Prepare for and conduct various exploratory concept reviews.
• Demonstrate deep insight regarding design intent and use insight to drive value added early-stage design ideas.
• Working with highly skilled technicians, develop processes necessary to fabricate devices.
• Develop and implement new test methods to assess performance characteristics of designs.
• Prepare documentation to support design transfer for early development teams. (IP, concept documents, test results, drawings, etc.)
• Provide technical leadership along with technical subject matter expertise to technology development team during exploratory design transfer.
• Research and recommend material choices for product designs.
• Translate highly technical results into easily understood recommendations that will influence cross-functional and senior stakeholders.

Required qualifications:

• BS degree in Engineering, Biomedical or Physics.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in medical device engineering.
• Proven track record of developing medical devices from concept to design transfer that have made it to market.
• Generated core IP and patents related to commercial medical devices.
• Proficient in CAD software, preferably SolidWorks.
• Experience with mechanical and/or electrical design, mechanical/electrical drawings, tolerance analysis, and computer-aided design (CAD).
• Excellent hands-on mechanical prototyping, verification, and failure analysis skills.
• Proven self-starter who runs towards critical issues, ambiguous requirements, or loosely defined challenges with a demonstrated ability to rally teams to achieve business results.

Preferred qualifications:

• MS/PHD in Engineering, Biomedical or Physics.
• Polymer knowledge along with extrusion, injection molding experience and metallurgy.
• Experience working under quality systems designed to meet governmental regulations such as FDA QSR, ISO 13485, and the MDD.
• Working knowledge of mechanical design principles.
• Experience developing FDA class 3 medical devices.
• Medical Device experience in new product development with successful design from concept to commercialization is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis of raw data is required, proficiency in Minitab is preferred.
• Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 GD&T.
• A flexible team player, focusing on shared goals with a positive results‐oriented attitude.
• Strong leadership skills and mentoring capabilities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral/presentation and written.
• Strong quantitative analysis and problem-solving skills and methodologies.

Requisition ID: 618946 

Minimum Salary: $ 103700 

Maximum Salary: $ 197000 

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com—will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

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

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As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. 

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

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.