Senior R&D Engineer, NPD

Innovation - Diversity - 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:

We have a new engineering opportunity in WATCHMAN within Boston Scientific’s Cardiology Group. WATCHMAN continues to be an exciting growth driver for Boston Scientific (BSC).  As our organization grows, we are expanding our engineering team to meet increasing demand. In this role, you will demonstrate a blend of technical knowledge, workstream leadership, clear decision making and project management expertise. You will be playing an important technical role in developing next-generation or novel products so BSC can deliver life-changing medical devices to patients and clinicians in support of BSC’s mission. 

Work Mode:
At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring employees to be in our Maple Grove, MN office at least three days per week.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Design, development and integration of our next generation technology enhancements or novel product to meet customer and market demands in rapidly growing and evolving LAAC (Left Atrial Appendage Catheter) marketplace.
• Test Method development for characterization testing and Verification/Validation testing.  
• Apply scientific and engineering principles to manage and support decision making around key technical issues for the overall system and technical workstreams.
• Prototyping and development of concept ideas, processes and tests
• Leverage internal/external partners as necessary to achieve project objectives.
• Provide clear communication to stakeholders and team members at key technical updates.
• Understand clinical use cases and user interface requirements to support design decisions.
• Work cooperatively with process development, quality, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical, and marketing on complex projects.
• Provide work direction to technicians, and other engineers.
• Document development and analysis by writing documents, reports, memos, change requests.
• Solve engineering problems by analyzing the situation and recommend solutions or alternative actions.
• In all actions, demonstrate a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to all documented quality processes and procedures.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team setting
• Proficient in CAD design software, analytical tools and instruments, rapid prototyping tools and methods, hands-on concept development experience etc.

Required qualifications: 

• BS degree or more from an accredited school in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomaterials Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of R&D engineering experience with a Bachelor’s degree OR 5+ years with Master’s Degree.
• Ability to provide technical insights as it relates to product design and leadership.
• New product development experience in implants or cardiovascular products
• Experience in medical device Product Development Planning (PDP) lifecycle process environment
• Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations based on technical inputs
• Experience being a self-starter with a hands-on approach 
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Experience interacting with physicians and customers on product design

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with implantable medical devices
• Experience in exploratory/TDP product development or early feasibility studies
• Experience in preclinical, polymer synthesis and biomaterials
• Experience in managing and supporting technical trade-off decisions to optimize design, performance, usability, manufacturability, cost-efficiency and reliability.
• Strong written and verbal communication, judgment, decision-making, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to exercise a solution focused and flexible mindset

Requisition ID: 600246 

Base Salary Range

Minimum Salary:  $ 82600 

Maximum Salary: $ 156900 

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 exempt  roles  may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

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 status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

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.

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