Senior R&D Engineer

Work mode: Hybrid

Onsite Location(s):

Clonmel, TA, IE

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 a Senior R&D Engineer on a permanent basis to join our team.

Job Purpose:

Join Boston Scientific and help solve some of healthcare’s most important challenges. As a Senior R&D Engineer on our Urology Sustaining team, you’ll be the technical driver behind product quality, reliability, and lifecycle improvements across a portfolio that includes laser fiber devices for kidney and bladder stone treatment (lithotripsy) and prostate tissue removal (HoLEP). You’ll lead crossfunctional work that keeps our devices safe, effective and available—so patients get the care they need, when they need it. *Your way forward is our way forward".

Key Responsibilities:

Lead sustaining projects from problem definition through change execution: root‑cause analysis, design updates, verification/validation, risk files, change notices and design transfer.

Improve reliability, yield, and cost via data‑driven engineering (DOE, capability, SPC) and Value Improvement initiatives; convert insights into documented, audit‑ready changes.

Own technical decisions for assigned materials/sub‑assemblies; collaborate with Operations, Quality, Supplier/External Ops, Regulatory and Clinical to deliver right‑first‑time outcomes.

Plan and run engineering studies using state‑of‑the‑art laser test equipment; define specs, build test methods, analyze results, and present clear recommendations.
Author high‑quality documentation (protocols, reports, risk updates, ECNs/CNs) that meets design controls and inspection expectations.
- Mentor engineers/technicians and help standardize best practices across the team.

Quality & compliance

In all actions, demonstrate a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance with the Quality Policy and all documented processes (e.g., design controls, risk management, test method validation, process validation).

Education & Experience:

Minimum qualifications

Hons Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Biomedical or Mechanical preferred).

5+ years engineering experience, including 2+ years in medical device product development or sustaining.

Experience with design change assessment/impact analysis for regulated products.

Proven ability to lead crossfunctional teams and influence without formal authority.

Working knowledge of design controls and risk management (e.g., ISO 14971).

Fundamental understanding of ISO 13485 and/or 21 CFR 820 quality systems.

Preferred qualifications:

Biomedical/anatomical understanding of urological systems.
Strong statistics and data analysis; proficiency with DOE/MSA/Capability.
- Experience in polymer‑based medical devices (silicone preferred).
- Experience with PLM systems (e.g., Windchill) and technical project management.
- Comfortable working across global, cross‑cultural teams.
- Self‑starter who plans, schedules, and executes to timelines and budget.

Requisition ID: 613051

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