Principal R&D Engineer, NPD

Boston Scientific; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 99,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technical Lead in their R&D division, focusing on the development of innovative medical devices. This role offers a unique opportunity to blend technical expertise with leadership, driving projects that significantly impact patient care. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and high performance, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to bring next-generation products to market. If you are passionate about advancing medical technology and thrive in a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in engineering roles, especially in medical devices.
• Strong mechanical engineering and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead product design and execution of experimental plans.
• Provide technical leadership and clear communication to stakeholders.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Problem-Solving

Project Management

Leadership

Medical Device Experience

Team Collaboration

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Job description

Additional Location(s): N/A

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.

About the role:

This is a key opportunity in R&D for ICTx within the BSC's Cardiology division. ICTx continues to be an exciting growth driver for BSC.The ideal candidate will demonstrate a blend of technical knowledge, leadership, collaborative stakeholder management, clear decision making and project management expertise. This role will serve as the Core Team Member/Technical Lead to develop next-generation products so BSC can deliver life-changing medical devices to patients and clinicians in support of BSC's mission.

This role requires up to 50% travel to Carlsbad, CA or temporary relocation to Carlsbad, CA for a period of 6 to 24 months. Boston Scientific will provide support for relocation and temporary living expenses. At the conclusion of the temporary assignment, the role will return to Maple Grove, MN. Please apply only if you're comfortable with this arrangement.

Work Mode:

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows an onsite work model, requiring employees to be present in our Maple Grove, MN/Carlsbad, CA office at least four to five days per week.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing technical leadership related to product design.


• Creating a strong team culture around high expectations & high performance.


• Leading the design & execution of structured experimental plans to drive data-based decisions.


• Facilitating crisp decision making around key technical issues for the overall system and across multiple technical workstreams.


• Providing clear communication to stakeholders at key technical updates.


• Leveraging internal/external partners as necessary to achieve project objectives.


• Understanding clinical use cases and user interface requirements to drive design decisions.


• Working cooperatively with process development, quality, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical, and marketing on complex projects to ensure project success.


• Provide multiple options and considerations based on feedback from clinical, manufacturing and business teams.


• Training and/or provide work direction to technicians and other engineers.


• Documenting development by writing documents, reports, memos, change requests.


• Solving engineering problems by analyzing the situation and recommending solutions or alternative actions.


• Analyzing, evaluating, and verifying requirements, component performance, and systems by using engineering practices.


• In all actions, demonstrating a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to all documented quality processes and procedures.

Required qualifications:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.


• 8+ years of experience with bachelors, 6+ with masters and 4+ with a PhD.


• 3+ years of medical device experience.


• Strong mechanical engineering and problem-solving skills.


• New product development experience in CATHETERS, access sheaths or delivery systems.


• Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations based on technical inputs from multiple and varied sources.


• Candidates should be self-starters and have a hands-on approach.


• Experience interacting with physicians and customers on product design.


• Must work Onsite at our Maple Grove, MN location or Carlsbad, CA location.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience as a Principal Engineer.


• Ability to build strong relationships across the organization and with external stakeholders.


• Experience in driving technical trade-off decisions to optimize design, performance, usability, manufacturability, cost-efficiency and reliability.


• Strong written and verbal communication, judgment, decision-making, and critical thinking skills.


• Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.

Requisition ID:602573

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. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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 (NYSE: BSX) isn't just business, it's personal. And if you're a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why 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 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 identify, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company's policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specificprohibited substancetest requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement. The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.