Engineer II R&D

Additional Location(s): Costa Rica-Heredia

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.                

About the role:

Develops and sustain new technology, products, materials, for projects with moderate complexity.  Under limited supervision/guidance, compiles, analyzes, and reports operational, test, and research data to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified products, processes, and materials.

Responsibilities:

• Fully participates in and successfully contributes to project teams typically including the following activities: sustaining for product design and development, test of materials, preparation of specifications, research investigations and report preparation.
• Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity where analysis of situations or data requires a review of identifiable factors.
• Works under general direction regarding the progress of projects and special assignments. May seek guidance in resolving problems, interpreting established policies, procedures and practices.  Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment. Selects techniques to solve complex problems and make sound design recommendations.
• Summarizes, analyzes, and draws conclusions from test results.
• Designs and prepares standard reports/documentation to communicate results to technical community.
• Performs troubleshooting on new and current products problems as related to design, material, or process.
• Translates customer needs into product requirements and design specifications.
• May train and/or provide work direction to entry-level engineers.
• Works cooperatively with quality, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical, and marketing on complex projects to ensure project success.
• Designs and coordinates standard engineering tests and experiments.
• Designs tooling and fixtures.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Materials Engineering.
• Knowledge of materials (e.g. metals, polymers)
• Proved experience working with Minitab.
• Advance English Level

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years related experience in the medical device industry.
• SolidWorks knowledge
• Proven ability to work within a regulated industry environment and with a track record of accomplishments. R&D experience is a plus.

Requisition ID: 585242

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!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why 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 maintains a prohibited substance free workplace. Pursuant to Va. Code § 2.2-4312 (2000), Boston Scientific is providing notification that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the workplace and that violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status.  Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment.  Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements.   As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.