Engineer II, R&D Sustaining & Value Engineering

Becton Dickinson; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

BD is seeking an Engineer II to support sustaining R&D and value engineering for medical devices. You will work with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to implement design changes and improve manufacturability while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 3–5 years of medical device engineering experience, with strong analytical and communication skills and a track record of cost optimization and cross‑functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of engineering experience, preferably in medical devices.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proven background in VAVE projects and ongoing engineering support.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adhere to regulatory standards and quality processes.
• Proven track record of implementing design changes and improvements.
• Strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist sustaining engineering efforts for products on the market.
• Complete VAVE projects focused on cost reduction and efficiency.
• Develop and implement design changes to improve manufacturability and quality.
• Support material qualifications, supplier changes, and substitutions.
• Perform engineering analyses, root cause investigations, and risk assessments.
• Author and maintain design control documentation and reports.
• Support DV, DVal, and testing activities.
• Collaborate across groups to ensure project success and regulatory compliance.
• Identify opportunities for product cost savings and continuity improvements.
• Drive projects to meet quality, schedule, and business objectives.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Analytical skills

Problem solving

VAVE projects

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Design changes

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

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.

The Engineer II, Sustaining R&D & Value Engineering is responsible for supporting the lifecycle management, continuous improvement, and cost optimization of commercialized medical devices. Working under the guidance of senior engineers and technical leaders, this role contributes to sustaining engineering activities, business continuity initiatives, and value engineering projects that improve product quality, manufacturability, reliability, and overall product value while maintaining compliance with applicable regulatory and quality system requirements. The Engineer II participates in the evaluation, development, verification, and implementation of product and process changes, including material substitutions, supplier transfers, component obsolescence mitigation, and design-for-excellence (DFX) initiatives. The position collaborates closely with cross-functional teams including Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Operations to identify opportunities, assess technical risk, and execute engineering solutions that support business objectives. This role is expected to perform technical analyses, support design verification and validation activities, develop engineering documentation, investigate product and manufacturing issues, and contribute to annual cost savings and business continuity goals. The Engineer II applies engineering fundamentals and problem-solving skills to execute projects with increasing independence while continuing to develop technical expertise within assigned product families and technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with sustaining engineering efforts for products already available on the market.
• Complete Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) projects focused on cost reduction and operational efficiency.
• Develop and implement design changes to improve manufacturability, quality, reliability, and supply continuity.
• Support material qualifications, supplier changes, and component substitutions.
• Perform engineering analyses, root cause investigations, and risk assessments.
• Author and maintain design control documentation, technical reports, engineering justifications, and change records.
• Support Design Verification (DV), Design Validation (DVal), and testing activities.
• Work together with diverse groups to guarantee effective project implementation and adherence to regulations.
• Assist in identifying and developing opportunities for product cost savings and business continuity improvements.
• Drive assigned projects to meet quality, schedule, and business objectives.

What Makes You a Great Fit

We are looking for a proven engineer who thrives in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in engineering roles, preferably in the medical device industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven background in VAVE projects and ongoing engineering support.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to strictly adhere to regulatory standards and quality processes.
• Proven track record of successfully implementing design changes and improvements.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

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.

Required Skills Optional Skills . Primary Work Location USA CA - Irvine Laguna Canyon Additional Locations Work Shift

At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You." Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed. Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.

Salary Range Information

$105,500.00 - $168,800.00 USD Annual

We are the #MakersofPossible

Working together, we make products that patients, families and their healthcare professionals rely on.

We do this because we are committed to advancing the world of health™.

But it takes the imagination and passion of all of us at BD, from manufacturing to marketing, to look at the impossible and find solutions that turn dreams into possibilities with real-life health benefits for people today, tomorrow and beyond.

We make this happen, together.

We are the makers of possible.

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.