Senior R&D Engineer - New Product Development

Boston Scientific; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 82,600 - 156,900; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical device manufacturer is seeking a Senior R&D Engineer in Maple Grove. This role involves developing innovative solutions for single-use devices in coronary interventions. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering and substantial experience in device design. Strong communication and statistical analysis skills are essential for success. The position requires onsite presence and offers competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience for B.S. or 3+ years for M.S. or 1+ year for Ph.D.
• Experience in designing complex medical devices.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Generate innovative solutions to market needs.
• Complete complex engineering work in technology development.
• Interface with Physicians/Cath Lab personnel for feedback.

Skills

Innovative problem-solving

Complex project management

Design and analysis

Statistical analysis

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering

Tools

Minitab

DMAIC methodology

Job description

Additional Location(s)

N/A

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

About the Role

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.

The Senior R&D Engineer will play a key role in the product development of single use devices designed for complex percutaneous coronary interventional procedures. This position offers the opportunity to influence the development of product portfolio decisions and cadence.

In this role, you will develop new technology, products, materials, processes, or equipment with minimal supervision. The engineer will work collaboratively as part of a cross‑functional development team to plan, direct, and execute major segments of complex projects ensuring successful outcomes from concept through commercialization.

Work Mode

This role follows an onsite work model, requiring employees to be in our Arbor Lakes, MN office at least four days per week.

Visa Sponsorship

Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Responsibilities

• Consistently generates innovative and unique solutions to market needs and submits idea disclosures. Work is expected to result in the development of new or refined products, processes, or equipment.
• Successfully completes complex engineering work in one or more of the following: technology development, product design and development, test of materials or products, preparation of specifications, process study, research investigation (animal and clinical studies), and report preparation.
• Selects techniques to solve complex problems and make sound design recommendations.
• Summarizes, analyzes, and draws conclusions from complex test results.
• Designs and prepares complex reports to communicate results to technical community.
• Designs and coordinates complex engineering tests and experiments.
• Coordinates, manages, and documents project goals and progress and recommends appropriate revisions.
• Assess the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering evaluation tests, products or equipment.
• Interfaces with Physicians/Cath Lab personnel to obtain feedback on concepts and performance of new devices.
• Translates customer needs into product requirements and design specifications.
• Responsible for engineering documentation.
• Works cooperatively with process development, quality, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical, and marketing on complex projects to ensure project success.
• May train and/or provide work direction to technicians and entry‑level engineers.
• Demonstrates PDP/TPD system knowledge through delivery of high quality and high impact deliverables.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering
• B.S. degree with 5+ years of experience, M.S. degree with 3+ years of experience, or Ph.D. with 1+ year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in design of complex medical devices, with commercialization experience in phase‑gate processes.
• Key leadership traits expected for this role include being an independent thinker, ability to guide/lead other team members, self-starter, strong communication skills, and ability to take calculated risks.
• Preferred technical capabilities: strong mechanical experience with design and development of single use devices in the vascular space, particularly vascular catheter development. Demonstrated ability to think out‑of‑the‑box, navigate ambiguity, collaborate within and across teams within a global organization, and ability to mentor/guide more junior engineers or technicians.
• Strong statistical analysis skills, including proficiency in tools such as Minitab
• Working knowledge of DMAIC methodology

Requisition and Compensation

Requisition ID: 618287

Minimum Salary: $82,600

Maximum Salary: $156,900

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).

EEO Statement

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.

Please be advised that certain U.S. 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 specific prohibited substance test 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.