Principal R&D Engineer

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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:

Boston Scientific is seeking a highly creative and strategically minded Principal Research & Development Engineer. The successful candidate will support complex electromechanical design development of next generation products in the Interventional Heart Failure portfolio. The candidate will be a key technical resource within the development team(s) and will have demonstrated experience with the design and implementation of complex mechanical systems and solutions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Own and drive significant portions of design development activities related to mechanical and electromechanical systems, within a new therapy space.
• Work within small and focused teams to drive ideation, prototyping, evaluation, and efficient decision making.
• Provide strong technical subject matter expertise in the area of mechanical device design.
• Be hands on and engaged with the project team, driving multiple technical lanes simultaneously and prioritizing appropriately.
• Will interface with Physicians/customers to obtain product and design feedback.
• Provide clear communication to stakeholders at key technical updates
• Understand the anatomy, clinical use cases and user interface requirements to drive design decisions.
• Develop a strong internal and external network, leveraging that network to deliver results on critical programs.
• Provide technical guidance to technicians/entry/mid-level engineers.
• Be a strong team player, collaborating across process development, quality, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical, and marketing on complex projects to ensure project success.

Required Qualifications:

• BS in Mechanical, Biomedical, or similar Engineering field.
• Required minimum years of work experience (primarily in medical device or related field): 7+ Years with BS, 5+ Years with MS.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical solutions on a large-scale development program.
• Strong technical knowledge and experience in the mechanical and/or electromechanical design space.
• Solid clinical knowledge and experience in cardiovascular and peripheral anatomy.
• Experience managing technical aspects of projects as a member of a cross-functional team.
• Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations based on technical inputs from multiple and varied sources.
• Excellent organizational, communication and collaboration skills.
• A proven ability to deliver robust technical solutions to complex engineering problems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS in related technical field.
• Class II or Class III Medical Device product development experience.
• Advanced experimental design and statistical analysis knowledge
• Knowledge and experience in advanced prototyping and fabrication techniques.

Requisition ID: 590502

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 Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, gender expression, veteran’s status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

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.