R&D Engineer II

Additional Locations: Costa Rica-Coyol

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At our company, we value diversity and believe it is our greatest strength. We are committed to empowering women, supporting the LGBTQ+ community, and creating opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Our belief is that your diversity enriches our work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we wholeheartedly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background. Additionally, we have a Gender Equality Policy that reflects our commitment to fairness and equality in the workplace.

Hybrid Roles:

Boston Scientific's hybrid workplace includes Working From Home and onsite. You will have the opportunity to discuss details in the interview.

About the role:
Join our Endoscopy Sustaining R&D team, where we protect product quality, compliance and business continuity across a portfolio of commercial medical devices. Our engineers improve and optimize released products, solve complex technical challenges, and ensure Endoscopy technologies continue to meet the needs of patients, physicians, and the business throughout their lifecycle.

We are seeking a collaborative R&D Engineer II (P2) to support sustaining initiatives for Endoscopy products, executing projects of moderate complexity. Under limited supervision, this role analyzes technical data, supports design and process improvements, and executes high-quality R&D deliverables.

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

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to Endoscopy Sustaining R&D projects, including design changes, material evaluations, process improvements, testing, reports, and documentation.
• Support product and material changes that improve supply continuity, performance, manufacturability, quality, and compliance.
• Plan and manage own work to meet project milestones and cross-functional timelines with limited supervision.
• Design, coordinate, and execute engineering tests; analyze data and draw clear technical conclusions.
• Develop or coordinate tooling, fixtures, test methods, and equipment to support evaluations and troubleshooting.
• Troubleshoot product, material, process, or equipment issues and support root cause investigations.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, including protocols, reports, specifications, design change analyses, and quality system deliverables.
• Deliver compliant documentation that support sustaining projects and lifecycle management.
• Partner with quality, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical, marketing, process development, and global engineering teams.
• Create and evaluate product, process, material, or equipment improvement concepts; submit idea disclosures as appropriate.
• May train or provide work direction to technicians or less experienced team members.
    

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related technical field
• Minimum of 2 years' industry experience in an engineering role
• Proven ability to synthesize technical data from various sources and make sound recommendations
• Strong problem-solving skills and technical acumen
• Working knowledge of med device quality systems and regulatory standards
• English Level desired: 80% - 90%
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Medical device experience in regulated R&D, product development, or sustaining engineering supporting released products
• Experience with test method development
• Demonstrated success working within global or cross-functional teams
• Experience with design control, risk management, and Verification & Validation activities
• Familiarity with Endoscopy products, gastrointestinal or pancreaticobiliary therapies, or related clinical procedures
• Experience with sustaining activities such as design changes, supplier/component changes, complaint reduction, product improvements, or lifecycle management
• Strong time management and project coordination skills

Requisition ID: 631315

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!

Benefits • Life-Work Integration • Community • Career Growth

At Boston Scientific, you will find a collaborative culture driven by a passion for innovation that keeps us connected on the most essential level. With determination, imagination, and a deep caring for human life, we’re solving some of the most important healthcare industry challenges. Together, we’re one global team committed to making a difference in people’s lives around the world. This is a place where you can find a career with meaningful purpose—improving lives through your life’s work.

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