Staff Engineer

Becton Dickinson; South Dublin; On-site; EUR 76,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

BD is seeking an experienced R&D Staff Engineer to join our Pharmaceutical Systems team in Dublin, Ireland. You will apply expertise in wearable infusion pumps and drug-delivery devices across the full product lifecycle.

Lead design, verification, risk assessments, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, compliant medical devices for biologics and biosimilars.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical/Mechanical/Electromechanical engineering or related field.
• Progressive experience in medical device R&D or regulated engineering environments.
• Experience leading product development from concept to commercialization.
• Strong knowledge of design controls, V&V, risk management and regulatory requirements.
• Hands-on DOE/DFSS/DFM methods to optimize performance and manufacturability.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, testing, and optimization of medical devices from concept through commercialization.
• Drive design verification, validation, feasibility studies, risk assessments, and design controls.
• Develop practical solutions for materials, mechanical design, manufacturability, and product performance.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, regulatory, manufacturing, and commercial teams to define requirements.
• Apply DFSS, DFM, DOE to support robust product development.
• Generate and maintain engineering documentation and design history records.
• Contribute to IP activities, including invention disclosures and patent applications.
• Coach and mentor junior engineers with technical guidance.

Skills

Design controls

Verification & validation

Risk management

Regulatory requirements

DFSS

DFM

DOE

Tolerance analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Biomedical Engineering

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD tools

Job description

We are the people who give possibilities purpose 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.

Job Description

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Primary Work Location

IREL BD and CO Dublin South

Salary Range

Salary Range Information €75,900.00 - €115,725.00 EUR Annual

Company Overview

BD is a leading global medical technology company that creates medical technology, devices and laboratory equipment for a variety of needs across the healthcare continuum. At BD, we are looking for candidates who possess passion, innovative solutions and a commitment to our one mission of improving access to groundbreaking medical and biotechnology services for people near and far, delivering state‑of‑the‑art technology and cutting‑edge research in the battle to fight and cure infectious diseases. With a global reach that extends across 50 countries worldwide, our network of professionals collaborates on effective measures to deliver enhanced patient quality such as lower health care delivery costs, improved health care and safety, and expanded health care for all. Join our company and see how you can become a part of one global mission to make a difference in human health.