R&D Engineer III - Electrophysiology

Additional Locations: 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 is responsible for managing the complete lifecycle of products from ideation to market release and beyond. The group also serves new product development projects through concept generation, design, prototyping, and manufacturing transfer.  The engineer will work within a team of other engineers and cross-functional teams 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. 

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

Your responsibilities will include:

• Fully participate in project teams to contribute the necessary technical work related to product design and development.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership within the project team, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing, process engineering, supplier engineering, and customer support teams to ensure seamless product development.
• Gather requirements from internal and external sources to accurately capture user needs and ensure products are meeting them.
• Perform in-depth technical analysis, root cause investigations, and failure mode assessments for both new and existing products. 
• Generate and review detailed engineering documentation (e.g. technical reports, DHF, DMR) and ensure compliance with quality systems and regulatory requirements. 
• Drive and support Design for Manufacturing (DFM) activities, identifying opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction.
•  Ensure compliance with company health and safety policies and proactively address unsafe working conditions. 
• Other duties as required, including leading continuous improvement initiatives.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years related working experience, or equivalent
• Proven track record of leading product development projects from concept to market release, with strong expertise in regulatory compliance and quality management systems (e.g. 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485). 
• Experience working within a quality management system and expertise in generating and reviewing engineering documentation (e.g. technical reports, DHF, DMR), in compliance with design controls
• Ability to work independently and within a diverse group of Engineers
• Strong communication skills (verbal/written) with the ability to present technical data to cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
   

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Biomedical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering preferred
• Extensive experience in medical device R&D, with a focus on prototyping, testing, and development of catheter devices
• Expertise in industry standards and regulations (e.g. ISO, ASTM, ASME, IEC, etc.) and their application in medical device design and development
• Experience with product lifecycle management 
• Experience with injection molding component design
• Experience with electrical medical device testing and development

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Requisition ID: 598406

Minimum Salary: $66500 

Maximum Salary: $131800 

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!