R&D Engineer III

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

Boston Scientific is seeking a highly motivated experienced R&D Engineer on a permanent basis to join our team.

Job Purpose:

You will support projects of moderate complexity across the Galway manufactured Endoscopy metal stent portfolio. Operating under limited supervision/guidance shall compile, analyse, and report test data to support design changes resultant from regulatory compliance, quality and supply chain updates. Creates and maintains design-related technical notes (notebooks, protocols, validations, qualifications, manufacturing documents, etc.) to maintain a complete design history.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides design support for changes across the Metal Stent Portfolio.  

• Creates the design change assessments and design validation or verification documentation and manage and implement design changes.  

• Interfaces with Operations, Process Development, R&D, MTS, AEEG or Equipment Engineer and vendors.  

• Communicates changes in project milestones and writes project reports as required.  

• Experience of MRI for implantable materials an advantage. 

• Must be able to provide technical guidance within a large team and be an effective communicator within a multidisciplinary and international organisation.  

• Demonstrate a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality. 

• Understands and complies with all the regulations governing the quality systems.  

Education & Experience:

• HETAC Level 8 Degree in a relevant Technical Discipline, preferably Mechanical, Polymer, Materials or Biomedical Engineering.  

• 4 + years medical device industry experience  

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with proven leadership abilities.  

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.  

• Candidates should have a proven track record of working in a fast-paced environment with strong technical capabilities and be capable of handling multiple development aspects of assigned projects. 

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