Staff Engineer

BD; Cork; On-site; EUR 76,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Employer 2026

Total Rewards program

On-site collaboration

Job summary

BD in Dublin, Ireland is seeking an experienced R&D Staff Engineer to join our Pharmaceutical Systems team. You will lead design and development of wearable drug-delivery devices, working from concept through commercialization with a multidisciplinary group.

In this role, you will drive design verification/validation, risk assessments, and design controls in a regulated environment, applying DFSS, DFM, and DOE to optimize performance and manufacturability while mentoring junior engineers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering or related field; Master's preferred.
• Progressive experience in medical device R&D or regulated engineering environments.
• Experience leading complex product development from concept to commercialization.
• Strong knowledge of design controls, verification/validation, risk management, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with CAD tools and tolerance analysis; SolidWorks is advantageous.
• Hands-on experience with DOE, DFSS, and DFM.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, testing, and optimization of medical devices from concept to commercialization.
• Drive design verification, validation, risk assessments, and design control activities.
• Develop solutions for materials, mechanical design, manufacturability, and performance.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, regulatory, manufacturing, and commercial teams.
• Apply DFSS, DFM, statistical methods, and DOE to robust product development.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation and records.
• Contribute to IP activities and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

R&D leadership

DFSS

DOE

DFM

Regulatory requirements

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CAD tools

SolidWorks

Tolerance analysis

Job description

We are the people who give possibilities purpose

Job Description

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

BD is looking for an experienced R&D Staff Engineer to join our Pharmaceutical Systems team in Dublin, Ireland. This is an opportunity to apply your expertise in wearable infusion pumps, large-volume injection devices, or related drug delivery technologies to the development and commercialization of innovative combination products that support the delivery of biologics and biosimilars.

You will join a multidisciplinary R&D team developing drug-delivery devices in partnership with pharmaceutical companies. The team supports a diverse portfolio of programs, including OBI Evolve, a wearable drug delivery platform currently in commercialization, as well as next-generation wearable and pen-device technologies. This role offers exposure across the full product lifecycle, from early concept development and feasibility studies through design verification, validation, product improvements, regulatory updates, and commercial launch activities. As a technical expert and individual contributor, you will play an important role in advancing innovative, user-focused solutions while supporting the growth and development of fellow engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, testing, and optimization of medical devices and combination products from concept through commercialization.
• Drive design verification, validation, feasibility studies, risk assessments, and design control activities within a regulated environment.
• Develop practical solutions to complex engineering challenges involving materials, mechanical design, manufacturability, and product performance.
• Partner with engineering, quality, regulatory, manufacturing, and commercial teams to define requirements and support successful product launches.
• Apply Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), Design for Manufacture (DFM), statistical methods, and Design of Experiments (DOE) to support robust product development.
• Generate and maintain engineering documentation, including specifications, protocols, reports, and design history records.
• Contribute to intellectual property activities, including invention disclosures and patent applications.
• Coach and support junior engineers through technical guidance, knowledge sharing, and mentoring.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline; Master's degree preferred.
• Demonstrated progressive experience in medical device research and development or another highly regulated engineering environment.
• Proven success leading complex product development programs from concept through commercialization.
• Strong knowledge of design controls, verification and validation, risk management, and regulatory requirements
• Experience with CAD tools and tolerance analysis; SolidWorks experience is advantageous.
• Hands-on expertise in Design of Experiments (DOE), DFSS, and DFM, with a track record of applying these methods to optimize product performance and manufacturability.

BD is proud to be certified as a Top Employer 2026 in Europe, reflecting our commitment to creating an exceptional working environment.

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast‑paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in‑office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work‑life balance.

Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face‑to‑face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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Salary Range Information

€75,900.00 - €115,725.00 EUR Annual