Research & Development Engineer - P3

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

Job Purpose

Works as part of the Galway Peripheral Interventions (PI) R&D Team and will provide support to a series of products and projects in Develop, Optimize & Maintenance Phase of Product Development.  Will provide design solution and technical support to ensure safety, compliance and manufacturing continuity of our product portfolio which includes Balloon Catheters, Stent Delivery Systems, Cutting Balloons and Drug Coated devices. A key team member that, under limited supervision/guidance, compiles, analyses, and reports operational, test, and research data. Will establish/verify performance standards for products, processes, materials and will create/maintain design-related technical documentation and design history.

Key Responsibilities

• Fully participates in and successfully contributes to project teams typically including the following activities: product design and development, product design changes & troubleshooting, test method development & validation, testing & characterization of materials, development & assessment of specifications,  , research investigations, data analysis, report preparation etc.
• Responsible for design related documentation including prints and specifications.
• Demonstrates design control & PLCP knowledge through generation of high-quality deliverables.
• Use of design change process to ensure proposed changes are systematically and thoroughly analysed before beginning the change process.
• Maintain product performance through Quality Investigations and ensuring rigorous support for design changes.
• Designs and coordinates product testing and experiments. Summarizes, analyses and draws conclusions from test results.
• Performs troubleshooting on products/process problems as related to design, material or process.
• Prepares standard reports/documentation to communicate results to technical community.
• Interpret evolving global regulatory and standard requirements and assess impact to product design
• Works cross-functionally with project management, quality, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical and marketing to ensure project success.
• Work collaboratively with manufacturing to reduce product costs through design improvements.
• Interfaces with vendors and physicians where projects require.
• Works independently to plan and schedule own activities necessary to meet timelines.
• Works under minimal direction regarding the progress of projects and special assignments. May seek guidance in resolving problems, interpreting established policies, procedures and practices. 
• May train and/or provide work direction to technicians and interns.
• Must be able to provide technical guidance within a team and be an effective communicator within a multidisciplinary and international organisation.
• Demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality.

Education

• Level 8 qualification required in a relevant discipline including Biomedical, Mechanical, Polymers & Materials.
• 5+ years industry experience within a regulated industry environment and with a track record of accomplishments.  
• R&D/technical experience preferably in the medical device industry.  
• Experience in a PDP and/or Sustaining/Post-Commercial Support role an advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with good leadership abilities.  
• Excellent analytical & problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of stent processing & design an advantage e.g. nitinol, stainless steel, laser cutting, braiding, passivation etc.
• Knowledge of polymers & materials characterization, extrusions, moulding & coatings an advantage. 
• Demonstrated ability to work with key stakeholders across the globe.
• Self-Starter with the ability to work independently to plan, schedule and execute activities necessary to meet project timelines to schedule.

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IMPORTANT

You are required to inform your Supervisor/Manager of your application within 48 hours of applying. Please ensure that you meet the educational requirements for the role. Failure to do so may impact your application. 

Purpose and Passion – Comprehensive Benefits – Life-Work Integration – Career Growth   

At Boston Scientific, you will find a collaborative culture driven by a passion for innovation that keeps us connected on the most essential level. With determination, imagination and a deep caring for human life, we’re solving some of the most important healthcare industry challenges. Together, we’re one global team committed to making a difference in people lives around the world. This is a place where you can find a career with meaningful purpose – improving lives through your life’s work.    

As a global medical technology leader for more than 35 years, our mission at Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) is to transform lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients. If you’re looking to truly make a difference to people both around the world and around the corner, there’s no better place to make it happen.   

Boston Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  At Boston Scientific, we are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process.  Should you require reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment process please email TalentAcquisitionIre@bsci.com as we are here to support you throughout your candidate journey.  A member of the TA Ireland team will contact you directly within 48 hours of receipt of your email.