Sr. R&D Engineer

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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:

Our Research and Development team is shaping the future of endoscopy. The R&D Senior Engineer will drive innovation in new product development. This role involves creating new technologies, products, materials, processes, or equipment with minimal supervision. The engineer will independently, or as part of a team, develop, direct, and execute plans for major segments of complex projects. The focus will be on conducting and leading development work to achieve optimal results in clinical applications.

Work Mode

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring employees to be in our local office at least three days per week.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.

VISA

Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA for this position at this time.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Consistently generate innovative and unique solutions to market needs and submit idea disclosures.  Work is expected to result in the development of new or refined products, processes or equipment.
• Successfully complete complex engineering work in one or more of the following: technology development, product design and development, test of materials or products, preparation of specifications, process study, research investigation (animal and clinical studies), and report preparation.
• Demonstrate knowledge of research and development phases, such as technology development, and product development processes.
• Work independently to plan and schedule own/ small team activities necessary to meet timelines.
• Design, procure, and fabricates tooling and fixtures.
• Select techniques to solve complex problems and make sound design recommendations.
• Design and coordinate complex engineering tests and experiments.
• Summarize, analyze, and draw conclusions from complex test results.
• Design and prepare complex reports to communicate results to technical community.
• Coordinate, manage, and document project goals and progress and recommend appropriate revisions.
• May interface with physicians to obtain feedback on concepts and performance of new devices.
• Translate customer needs into product requirements and design specifications.
• Work cooperatively with process development, quality, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical, and marketing on complex projects to ensure project success.
• May train and/or provide work direction to technicians and entry-level engineers.
• Learning about relevant anatomy, disease states, and therapies, understanding clinical use scenarios, and solving problems for end users.
• Ability to travel intermittently to meet the needs of the business.

Required Qualifications:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Expertise in CAD modeling required (SolidWorks preferred).
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience

• Strong Test Method development skills.

Requisition ID: 616429 

Minimum Salary: $ 86600 

Maximum Salary: $ 164500 

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com—will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

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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 Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

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.

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions.  This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement.  The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.