Senior Systems Engineer

Boston Scientific; Clonmel; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Scientific is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our Urology team in Ireland. You will contribute to developing medical device product systems from concept through launch, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to balance user needs and business goals.

You will lead system architecture, manage risks and design controls, mentor engineers, and support integration of hardware, software and cloud interfaces to deliver safe, effective solutions that advance science for life.

Qualifications

• Honors bachelor’s degree or MSc in electrical, mechanical, biomedical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in product development, preferably in regulated settings.
• Experience with requirements authoring, design, trade-offs, systems integration, risk management and V&V.
• Proficiency in technical documentation, risk assessment, and design controls.
• Knowledge of system architectures and design principles.
• Experience using configuration, test and requirements management, and issue-tracking tools.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams to solve complex technical problems.
• Strong knowledge of Design Controls and Risk Management practices.
• Strong communication skills and credibility across functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering efforts to develop high‑quality medical device systems.
• Translate user needs into design requirements across hardware, software, mechanical, electrical and cloud interfaces.
• Support architecture, design and integration of next‑gen technologies/products.
• Provide systems thinking perspective on system/sub‑system boundaries and changes.
• Identify risks and implement phased risk mitigation and integration plans.
• Support studies and analyses to improve system quality and usability.
• Contribute to system risk assessment activities and FMEA processes.
• Create and support PDP/Quality documentation and product development processes.
• Mentor engineers and build Systems Engineering capability.

Skills

Systems engineering

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Design Controls

Risk management

V&V processes

Education

Engineering degree (Hons or MSc)

Tools

Configuration management

Test management

Requirements management

Issue tracking systems

Job description

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.

Advancing possibilities for a brighter tomorrow

We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer on a permanent basis to join our team.

Senior Systems Engineer

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join the Boston Scientific Urology team. In this role, you will contribute technically in developing medical device product systems, including both capital equipment and active implantable, from initial concept through to product launch. Responsibilities also include supporting acquisition and integration activities, providing technical and engineering expertise.

The Systems Engineer considers both business and technical requirements to deliver a quality product that meets user needs. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to balance user expectations, market opportunities, and business objectives.

In this role, you will lead engineering efforts to develop high quality, complex medical device systems including active implantable products, capital systems, combination medical devices, single use devices and software‑only products for market differentiation and growth within Urology franchises.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Support acquisition and integration activities for complex capital equipment and active implantable product systems. Provide due diligence support through technology evaluations, gap assessments and remediation planning including partnership with cross‑functional teams. Support systems requirements and design modifications needed for seamless integration of product systems.
• For new product development, work with all stakeholders to translate user needs into design requirements (e.g. hardware, software, mechanical, electrical, cloud interface, etc.) consisting of system requirements, sub‑system requirements, product/system security requirements, and system interface requirements to define the system as a whole and all associated sub‑systems.
• Support system architecture, design and integration of new or next generation technologies/products (implantable & capital platform eco‑systems) under BSC quality system in collaboration with technical/cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Provide systems thinking perspective for system/sub‑system definition and understand how product changes affect the larger system
• Identify technical risks, develop risk burndown plans, and implement phased system integration approaches, characterization studies to mitigate risk.
• Support special studies on subjects such as improving system quality, usability, system partitioning, trade off assessments etc. by researching and analyzing options for implementation.
• Analyzes system requirements to determine testability, completeness and support system test development, systems characterization, test method development and build traceability.
• Contribute to system risk assessment activities, Use/Design FMEA’s activities.
• Support product/feature design, concept generation and functional prototyping for systems and associated interfaces.
• Act as an R&D representative on cross‑functional deliverables.
• Create and support documentation as part of the Product Development Process (PDP) and Quality Management System.
• Collaborate with R&D, regulatory, quality, project management teams for integration activities and communicate findings/recommendations to senior leadership and key stakeholders
• Builds Systems Engineering capability by mentoring engineers in engineering activities/methodologies and domain knowledge.

Required Qualifications

• Hons bachelor’s degree or MSc in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering or related field
• 5+ years of experience with product development activities, preferred in a regulated environment.
• Experience with requirements authoring design, trade‑off analysis, systems integration, risk management and V&V processes.
• Proficiency in technical documentation, risk assessment and design control processes.
• Knowledge of System Architectures and design principles.
• Experience using configuration management, test management, requirements management, and issue tracking systems.
• Ability to lead teams through a structured approach to solving complex technical problems.
• Strong knowledge of Design Controls & Risk Management practices
• Strong personal credibility & excellent communication skills
• Ability to work cross‑functionally and communicate technical insights effectively

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Experience leading product development teams in a Medical Regulated Environment.
• Experience in building and modifying System Architectures, Systems Requirements, Systems Design for implantable medical devices and connected platform eco‑systems.
• Knowledgeable in Human Factors and Usability Engineering processes as part of regulated product development.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with and influence key stakeholders both internal and external to the organization.
• Experience dealing with regulatory questions from FDA, BSI, TUV

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 isn’t just business, it’s personal.

At Boston Scientific, we recognise that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative. It is essential in advancing science for life and improving patient health. 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 is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with a disability.

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