R&D Engineer

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.

Advancing possibilities for a brighter tomorrow

We are seeking an R&D Engineer on a permanent basis to join our team.

Job Purpose:

Boston Scientific Clonmel is at the forefront of some of the industry’s most complex medical devices. We work at the cutting edge of technology to make a world of difference in patients’ lives, pushing the boundaries of today’s innovations that lead to tomorrow’s medical solutions. You will be joining a team developing state-of-the-art medical equipment with a true emphasis on patient safety and product quality to make a real difference. Our dedication to advancing science for life helps patients around the globe live longer, healthier lives.

As a world leader in the medical device industry, we are continuously striving to improve the quality of patient care and as a result our products are constantly evolving. We are actively looking for R&D engineers with enthusiasm and energy who want to work at the forefront of the medical device industry within a highly motivated, collaborative, and experienced team.

Boston Scientific Neuromodulation technologies help patients manage chronic pain and neurological conditions. Our solutions include WaveWriter Alpha™ Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) Systems to treat chronic pain and Vercise Genus™ Deep Brain Stimulation Systems to treat movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease.

There is no one-size-fits-all treatment for pain and neurological conditions. At Boston Scientific Neuromodulation, we’re dedicated to working closely with physicians and patients to develop a broad range of solutions that are meaningful, industry-leading, and customizable to improve the quality of life for people across the globe. Join our team as an R&D Mechanical Engineer and contribute to the innovation and commercialization of cutting-edge medical devices at Boston Scientific, Clonmel. We seek a passionate individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to take on pivotal roles in advancing medical technology. You will work with a talented cross-disciplinary team to drive projects from concept to commercialization, ensuring high-quality and safe products. Apply today to make a lasting impact in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

You will play a key role focusing on project assignments that drive the innovation and commercialization of complex medical device assemblies. You will work with a talented cross-disciplinary team to support both new and existing products

Key Responsibilities:

Support new product development (NPD) from concept through design, prototyping, testing, and validation

· Support the development of specifications and perform engineering analyses

· Design for cost-effective manufacturability

· Support engineering builds and verify product performance.

· Support sustaining engineering activities, including root cause analysis, failure investigation, and product improvements

· Application of mechanical design principles

· Provide integration support, ensuring compatibility between systems and performing gap analysis between BSC and new business unit’s product life cycle.

· Deliver designs that meet goals such as performance, standards, manufacturability, reliability, and cost.

· Generate regulatory audit worthy design and risk management documentation

· Maintaining product quality, safety and compliance in accordance with all regulations governing the quality systems

· Supports Design Transfer activities from New Product R&D to Sustaining Engineering and Production.

· Collaborates cross-functionally to identify and support the resolution of technical issues.

· Support corporate strategic projects.

· Supports change management including Process, Design and New Product Introduction.

· Develops and implements design and risk management documentation in compliance with QSR and GMP and in alignment with the cross-functional team.

Education & Experience:

· Hons bachelor’s degree in engineering or other related technical field or equivalent experience.

· 1-2 years medical device industry experience

· Design controls experience

· Test method development and validation.

· Hands-on experience utilizing SolidWorks 3D CAD or equivalent

· Excellent organizational, communication, and collaborative skills.

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 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!

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At Boston Scientific, we recognise that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative. It is essential in advancing science for life and improving patient health. 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 is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Boston Scientific is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with a disability. Should you require a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please email TalentAcquisitionIre@bsci.com