Principal R&D Engineer - Electrophysiology

Boston Scientific Gruppe; Arden Hills (MN); On-site; USD 99,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Engineer to join their dynamic Ablation Catheter Development Team. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your mechanical engineering expertise to drive the development of innovative electrophysiology products. Your contributions will directly impact the design, implementation, and testing of cutting-edge medical devices aimed at improving patient outcomes. Join a collaborative team dedicated to excellence and innovation in the medical field, where your skills will help shape the future of healthcare solutions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in medical device or related field is required.
• Experience managing technical aspects of cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical and electro-mechanical components.
• Drive technical aspects of single-use device development.

Skills

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication skills

Education

BS degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Quality management systems

ISO 13485 standards

Job description

Onsite Location(s):

Arden Hills, MN, US, 55112

About the role:

The Ablation Catheter Development Team is growing and has an exciting opportunity for a principal engineer role supporting electrophysiology product development within the Cardiology division. Electrophysiology is an exciting growth driver for BSC. With the acquisition of FARAPULSE Inc., Boston Scientific will strengthen its leadership in Personalized EP Solutions, with a strong focus in Atrial Fibrillation. The principal engineer role will be a key team member in providing mechanical engineering support in the creation and development of new electrophysiology ablation catheter technologies.

As Principal Engineer, you will support new product development team solutions to multi-faceted customer issues, requiring applied in-depth problem-solving competencies. You will be a part of a high-performance team responsible for the design, implementation, and testing of disposable medical devices within our electrophysiology pulsed field ablation single-use device portfolio. This critical role will be a part of best-in-class development practices and rigorous, holistic product design in coordination with internal and external partners.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Researches, develops, designs, and evaluates mechanical and electro-mechanical materials, components, assemblies, processes and/or equipment.
2. Develops solutions to diverse engineering problems of high complexity which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
3. Drives technical aspects of complex single-use device development including requirements, design, implementation, test, integration, transfer to manufacturing, and verification/validation.
4. Solves system problems by analyzing the situation and recommending corrective or alternative actions.
5. Plans and organizes project assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
6. Ensures quality system compliance for medical device development, champions continuous improvement, and adopts best practices.
7. Participates in the development of others by facilitating training and providing feedback and guidance.
8. Creates a strong team culture around high expectations and high performance.
9. Writes and submits intellectual property (patents).
10. Maintains detailed documentation throughout all phases of research and development.
11. Provides clear communication to stakeholders at key technical updates.

Required qualifications:

1. BS degree in Mechanical Engineering.
2. Required minimum years of work experience (primarily in medical device or related field): 7+ Years with BS, 5+ Years with.
3. Experience managing technical aspects of projects as a member of a cross-functional core team.
4. Demonstrated strong cross-functional collaboration, influence without authority, and project/task management enabling highly effective teams.
5. Passion for understanding and solving problems for end users.
6. Strong written and oral communication skills.

Preferred qualifications:

1. Proven self-starter who runs towards critical issues, ambiguous requirements, or loosely defined challenges.
2. Experience with electrophysiology and/or Class II or Class III Medical Device product development experience.
3. Demonstrated product development leadership and communication skills.
4. Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership on a large-scale development program.
5. Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations based on technical inputs from multiple and varied sources.
6. Understanding of working within a quality system, IEC and ISO standards relevant to medical device lifecycle and risk management (i.e., ISO 13485).

Requisition ID:601899

Minimum Salary:$99100

Maximum Salary: $188300

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.

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.

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 identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.