R&D Engineer I (Contract)

Additional Locations: Canada-ON-Mississauga; Canada-ON-Toronto

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:

This role is in the R&D Engineering team of the Access Solutions division. This team supports both New Product Development (NPD) and Sustaining projects, contributing across the product lifecycle, including design, testing, design verification and validation, manufacturing transfer, and post-market support. The role involves participation in the medical device development process and design control activities, including design inputs and outputs, usability, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Team members work in a fast-paced, cross-functional, and collaborative environment.

Please note that this is a 12-month contract role.

 Your responsibilities include:

• Fully participate in project teams to contribute the necessary technical work related to product design and development.
• Technical analysis of medical device systems and materials for existing products to ensure designs meet quality and regulatory standards.
• Assist in DFM (Design for Manufacturing) activities and work cross-functionally with Quality, Sourcing and Process/Manufacturing counterparts.
• Investigate failure modes and perform root cause analyses.
• Generate detailed engineering documentation (e.g. Technical reports, DHF, and DMR) in adherence to quality policies and systems.
• Comply with the Health & Safety policies of the company and inform Management of unsafe working conditions.
• Other duties as required.

Required qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Biomedical engineering, or equivalent 
• Minimum 1-2 years related working experience, or equivalent 
• Experience working within a quality management system and quality system controls (e.g. Design inputs/outputs, Verification/validation, etc.) 
• Knowledge of the design requirements as per 21 CFR 820 and ISO 13485  
• Candidates should be self-starters and have a hands-on approach 
• Ability to work independently and within a diverse group of Engineers 
• Strong communication skills (verbal/written) 

Preferred qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering preferred 
• Experience working within medical device industry
• Familiarity with industry-related standards (e.g. ISO, ASTM, ASME, IEC, etc.) and their direct application 
• Experience with product lifecycle management  
• Experience with catheter devices development 

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Requisition ID: 612257

Minimum Salary: $49700 

Maximum Salary: $98900 

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

Compensation for sales roles is governed by Sales Incentive Compensation Plan (which includes certain annual non-discretionary incentives based on predetermined objectives).

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!