R&D Engineer III

Additional Locations: Canada-ON-Mississauga

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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 & Development Engineer III will join our Access Solutions’ Franchise to lead product life cycle activities of our transseptal portfolio. This role’s responsibilities support continuous improvement, product analysis on complaints, testing and training, working closely with suppliers and cross functional teams. The engineer will also have the opportunity to participate on new value improvement products. This individual will have the opportunity to work in a high-paced, cross-functional, and collaborative environment. 

Your Responsibilities will include:

• Investigate product complaints at clinical/customer sites, perform root cause analysis of failures, and propose remediation in a timely fashion
• Analyze complaint data and generate prioritized actions to address shortcomings associated with the company’s products
• Review existing product design, identify weaknesses, propose, implement, and monitor effectiveness of improvements.
• Analyze mechanical designs
• Create strategy for the verification of the corrective designs, and participate in verification activities.
• Work with suppliers, supply chain and process engineering on value improvement projects or products.
• Produce and revise DHF and DMR documentation as needed
• Contribute to risk management content such as FMEA, PFMEA and hazard analysis
• Responsible for technical input into project level planning. 
• Provide technical guidance to review work plans and advise on unusual features of projects
• Perform all duties in compliance with the quality management system; actively contribute to the continuous improvement projects.
• Responsible for technical input into project level planning. 
• Provide technical guidance to review work plans and advise on unusual features of projects
• Provide technical, project level leadership to engineering assistants or junior engineering staff. 
• Support cross functional team in Post Market Surveillance activities. 
• Support the development of intellectual property where required. 
• Support regulatory filings to various government bodies
• Respond to field Requests
• Other duties as required 

Required Qualifications:

• Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering degree required with a focus on biomedical experience
• 4+ years of related working experience from a regulated manufacturing industry
• 3+ years of relevant design control experience 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with guidewire and catheter devices development.
• Knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 14971, 21 CFR part 820, ISO 11135 and ISO 11607 
• Experience with drafting and maintaining DHF and DMR documentations
• Experience with leading rapid design iteration and making design recommendations
• Ability to independently develops and adapts work plans based on vague or changing project goals
• Strong hypothesis-driven experimental design and statistical analysis skills
• Candidates should be self-starters and have a hands-on approach
• Ability to work independently and within a diverse group of Engineers and Production staff
• Strong communication skills (verbal/written) and demonstrated leadership skills
• Possess a strong interest in biomedical technology
• Self-starter with the ability to quickly learn about new processes 
• Excellent analytical and communication skills (both written and oral) 
• Able to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team environment 

Learn more about our Transseptal Access Devices 

Click this link to explore the groundbreaking technology behind our transseptal access devices at Boston Scientific: Transseptal access devices.

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Requisition ID: 602368

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.

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