Hardware Design Engineering Manager I - Neuromodulation (NMOD) R&D

Additional Locations: Costa Rica-Heredia

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

At our company, we value diversity and believe it is our greatest strength. We are committed to empowering women, supporting the LGBTQ+ community, and creating opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Our belief is that your diversity enriches our work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we wholeheartedly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background. Additionally, we have a Gender Equality Policy that reflects our commitment to fairness and equality in the workplace.

Hybrid Roles:

Boston Scientific's hybrid workplace includes Working From Home and onsite. You will have the opportunity to discuss details in the interview.

About the role:

As a Hardware Design Engineering R&D Manager in the Neuromodulation division, the function oversees the design, development, and testing of hardware for implantable medical devices used in pain management and the treatment of movement disorders.  This team focuses on supporting the design, development, and testing of medical device hardware using various approaches. The hardware engineering manager supervises a team of R&D engineers and technicians to ensure the efficient and high-quality design and testing of this medical device hardware. 

Your responsibilities include:

• Recruiting, coaching, and developing organizational talent
• Prioritizing resource and budget needs across competing projects
• Fostering a diverse workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives
• Keep the organization's vision and values at the forefront of decision-making and actions
• Demonstrate effective change leadership
• Build strategic partnerships to further departmental and organizational objectives
• Develop and execute organizational and operational policies that affect one or more groups by utilizing technical/professional knowledge and skills
• Provide technical directions to the team to ensure the best engineering principles are utilized for product development
• Make decisions regarding work plans and schedules to achieve department objectives

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of hardware development-related work experience
• 2+ years of experience in direct management of hardware engineers or responsibility for overseeing technical employees’ work
• Experience with a company that makes a physical product (medical device, wearable device, aerospace, automotive, electrical components, or equipment) rather than a service.
• Strong understanding of digital circuit design, analog design experience related to power management systems, wireless receivers and transmitters, battery charging circuits, oscillators, tuned circuits, filters, matching networks, and embedded systems.
• Experience with common lab equipment such as power supplies, source meters, Oscilloscopes, data scopes, Spectrum analyzers, and Network analyzers etc.
• Proficiency in electrical design tools (e.g., Altium, OrCAD, AutoCAD Electrical).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of requirement verification
• Knowledge of design Controls with a particular focus on requirements, design, verification, and traceability. Experience writing documents, reports, memos, and change requests
• Hands-on experience with product development lifecycle.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• English Advanced 90-99% (C1/C2)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing in a regulated product industry (medical device, aerospace, automotive, or defense)
• Experience working with a global R&D team
• Experience prioritizing resource needs across competing projects
• Experience in leading change management initiatives
• Strong communication skills, including technical discussions at all levels
• Experience with medical equipment regulatory standards (IEC 60601, ISO 14708)
• Medical device experience in implantable systems (e.g., pacemaker or defibrillator) development with hardware/Firmware integration

Requisition ID: 607823

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!

Benefits • Life-Work Integration • Community • 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’s lives around the world. This is a place where you can find a career with meaningful purpose—improving lives through your life’s work.