R&D Engineer II - Electrophysiology

Additional Location(s): 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 group serves new product development projects through concept generation, design, prototyping, and manufacturing transfer.  The engineer will work within a team of other engineers and supporting departments to compile, analyze, and report operational, test, and research data to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified products, processes, and materials.  In addition, the engineer will have an opportunity to work with the appropriate government bodies to obtain regulatory approval, and to issue patents in conjunction with the IP department. 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Fully participating in project teams to contribute the necessary technical work related to  product design and development.
• Technical analysis of medical device systems and materials for new product development and existing products to ensure designs meet quality and regulatory standards.
• Gather requirements from internal and external sources to accurately capture user needs and ensure products are meeting them
• 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.
• Innovate and create new concepts and designs for products and submit invention disclosures
• Assist in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) activities
• Comply with the health and safety policies of the company and inform management of unsafe working conditions
• Other duties as required.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical engineering, or equivalent
• Minimum 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 R&D departments, with hands-on prototyping and testing
• Knowledge of ultrasound imaging, particularly in cardiac applications
• Familiarity with industry related standards (e.g. ISO, ASTM, ASME, IEC, etc.) and their direct application
• Experience with catheter devices development
• Experience with injection molding component design
• Experience with electrical medical device testing and development

Requisition ID: 585883

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.

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