Principal R&D Engineer

Additional Location(s):  N/A

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:

In this exciting role, you will work in the Interventional Spine space to support the development of single use disposable surgical instruments for use in the spine and surrounding anatomy.  You will independently conduct development work as part of a major research and/or development project.  You will receive minimal technical direction/review on broad scope or complex projects.  You will be viewed as an expert in one or more in-house technologies.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Responsibility for development of single use disposable surgical tools for spinal surgery. Provide competitive advantage in performance, cost & quality.
• Leading design & research investigations important to product design (computational, preclinical, and clinical studies).
• Leveraging subject matter expertise in design for injection molding, metals, catheter, or other similar area of focus to advance product design and development.
• Leveraging subject matter expertise in sterilization, biocompatibility, and shelf life to advance design and development schedules.
• Organizing, planning, tracking and close out design problems associated w/product performance in engineering, manufacturing, and the field.
• Providing technical leadership for engineers and technicians.  Coordinating design, documentation, implementation, test, and production release activities.
• Developing specs, designs, schedules, and test plans related to product development activities and product upgrades.
• Participating in specifying, identifying, and hiring the engineering and technical talent necessary to meet the project objectives.
• Using standard design processes to support product development and improve productivity.  Facilitate process improvement within a specified discipline (e.g., design methodologies, standards & tool evaluation).
• Working with the Regulatory Dept to ensure that design and test specs for the system meet or exceed all applicable regulatory standards.
• Participating in and present at department level meetings, project status and problem-solving results.
• Participating in budgeting process by providing input to direct supervisor relating to assigned project needs.
• May provide oversight of Manufacturing Site for Quality, Manufacturing, and Project related activities.
• Travel is estimated at 20% which will mostly be between BSC sites but will include vendor, cadaveric labs, and physician visits.

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 6 years of design/development experience in the medical device industry OR M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum 4 years of design/development experience in the medical device industry OR 8+ years of work-related experience in the medical device industry in a Sr. R&D role capacity.
• Experience with leading design & research investigations important to product design (computational, preclinical, and clinical studies).
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD system(s).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Orthopedic or Spine devices a plus.
• Experience with Single use disposable tools a plus.
• Experience with sterilization, biocompatibility, shelf-life testing a plus.

The anticipated annualized base pay range this full time position working at this location will be from $109,900 - $208,800, plus annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements) and the value of core and optional employee benefits being offered at Boston Scientific (BSC), which can be reviewed at www.bscbenefitsconnect.com.  At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the pay range. BSC considers various factors in determining actual compensation for this position at the expected location.  Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, and other relevant business or organizational needs.  Actual compensation may be otherwise adjusted if the position is filled outside of the intended geographic location.

Requisition ID: 585827

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance testing requirements for safety-sensitive positions.  This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a drug test as a pre-employment requirement.  The goal of the drug testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.  

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.

Boston Scientific maintains a prohibited substance free workplace. Pursuant to Va. Code § 2.2-4312 (2000), Boston Scientific is providing notification that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the workplace and that violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status.  Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment.  Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements.   As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.