Sr. Staff Engineer, R&D/Medication Delivery

Becton Dickinson; Franklin Lakes (NJ); On-site; USD 169,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Health and Well-being Benefits

Medical coverage

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Job summary

Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) in Franklin Lakes, NJ, is seeking a Sr. Staff R&D Engineer to lead complex product development for medication delivery systems.

You will guide cross-functional teams from concept through commercialization, applying advanced engineering and risk-based methods to enable robust medical devices. The role emphasizes elastomeric materials knowledge, DFSS/DOE, and hands-on design validation to ensure quality, regulatory compliance, and successful product launches in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Extensive progressive product development experience in a regulated industry (12+ years for BS, 10+ for MS, 7+ for PhD).
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and project leadership for complex product development initiatives from concept to commercialization.
• Coordinate across R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and external partners.
• Develop, analyze, test, troubleshoot, and improve medical devices for parenteral and enteral medications.
• Lead design control activities and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Mentor and develop engineers within the team.

Skills

Technical leadership

R&D leadership

Cross-functional coordination

DOE

Statistical analysis

SolidWorks

MSA knowledge

Project management

Mentoring engineers

Elastomeric materials

Education

Bachelors/Masters/PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Experience in regulated product development

Tools

SolidWorks or equivalent

Microsoft Project

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

The Sr. Staff R&D Engineer will be a key contributor within BD Medication Delivery Solutions, Injection Systems team. The individual in this position will possess extensive technical expertise and a broad understanding of related disciplines, developing innovative solutions to complex technical challenges through the regular application of ingenuity and creativity. He/she will provide technical and project leadership for cross-functional product development initiatives, coordinating activities across R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and external partners to ensure successful execution from concept through commercialization. The individual will play a leading role in the development, integration, analysis, testing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of medical devices used for the preparation and delivery of parenteral and enteral medications. Experience with elastomeric materials and components, including their design, characterization, manufacturing processes, performance evaluation, and integration into medication delivery systems, is highly desirable.

Job Responsibilities

• Works under consultative direction toward predetermined long-range goals and objectives. Assignments are often self-initiated. Determines and pursues courses of action necessary to achieve desired technical, project, and business outcomes.
• Provides technical and project leadership for complex product development and lifecycle management initiatives, developing project strategies, aligning cross-functional teams, managing technical risks, and driving execution to meet program objectives.
• Serves as an organizational spokesperson on advanced projects and programs.
• Acts as an advisor to management, customers, and cross-functional stakeholders on complex technical, product development, and research-related matters.
• Applies advanced engineering principles, theories, and concepts across multiple disciplines.
• Contributes to the development of new technologies, methodologies, and design approaches.
• Solves unusually complex technical problems with highly innovative and effective solutions.
• Develops advanced technological concepts and guides their maturation into successful commercial products.
• Decisions and recommendations have significant impact on product quality, regulatory compliance, business objectives, and organizational success.
• Leads and guides the successful completion of major development programs, coordinating activities across R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, and external partners.
• Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on technical, project, and strategic matters, frequently requiring coordination across organizations, suppliers, development partners, and customers.
• Provides technical leadership for material, design, and process changes through the design control process, supported by well-documented scientific rationale, engineering analyses, and risk assessments.
• Demonstrates accountability for the successful and timely completion of project deliverables, technical workstreams, and key business objectives.
• Develops technical solutions to complex problems using sound engineering principles and utilizes experimental, computational, analytical, and statistical methods to support decision-making.
• Provides technical expertise in elastomeric materials and components, including material selection, formulation considerations, manufacturing processes, characterization, performance testing, component design, supplier collaboration, and integration into drug delivery systems.
• Designs, develops, and utilizes in vivo and in vitro models to evaluate product performance, design improvements, and clinical-use conditions.
• Applies innovative, risk-based approaches to product development challenges while demonstrating sound technical judgment and original thinking.
• Develops robust test methods, designs test fixtures, and executes measurement system analyses to ensure data reliability and product understanding.
• Ensures compliance with BD quality policies, procedures, and practices through the application and promotion of sound quality, risk management, and engineering principles.
• Plans, executes, and analyzes Design of Experiments (DOE) to optimize designs, characterize product performance, and support development decisions.
• Authors, reviews, and leads technical activities including bench studies, tolerance analyses, design verification, design validation, supplier engagement, material specifications, component specifications, and technical reports.
• Performs advanced data analysis using statistical methods, regression analyses, modeling techniques, and transfer function development to support product design and characterization.
• Collects, records, interprets, analyzes, and presents technical data and conclusions to peers, project teams, business leadership, customers, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Provides advanced engineering expertise and product evaluation support to identify, assess, and mature new product opportunities, supporting business case development, technology strategy, and portfolio growth initiatives.
• Mentors and develops engineers and technical team members by providing technical guidance, coaching, and leadership, helping to build organizational capability and engineering excellence.

Required Skills/Experience

• Bachelors/Masters/PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline.
• B.S.: 12+ years of progressive product development experience in a regulated industry.
• M.S.: 10+ years of progressive product development experience in a regulated industry.
• Ph.D.: 7+ years of experience of progressive product development experience in a regulated industry.
• Strong technical judgment and extensive technical leadership skills.
• Demonstrated capability of leading R&D product development projects.
• Experience in guiding team/individuals to develop technical solutions to complex problems.
• Sound knowledge of engineering first principles.
• R&D functional planning, requirement generation and technical (DFSS/Design/Cross functional) reviews for all product development phases.
• Strong project management, prioritizing and multi-tasking skills to work within tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of solid modeling (SolidWorks or equivalent).
• Ability to effectively and clearly communicate concepts, ideas and knowledge to other individuals and teams.
• Experience in directing associates and leading small cross-functional groups is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project.
• Disciplined phase-gate product development processes & project planning.
• Proficiency with fixture design including basic machining considerations and developing test methods.
• Understanding of Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA).
• Product development considerations for tightly controlled, high-volume manufacturing process.
• Strong creative, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Good written & verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Knowledge of Six Sigma (DMAIC) practices, and Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodologies.

Benefits

• Annual Bonus
• Health and Well-being Benefits
• Medical coverage
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Hospital Care Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accidental Injury Insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability coverage
• Long-term disability insurance
• Long-term care with life insurance
• Other Well-being Resources
• Anxiety management program
• Wellness incentives
• Sleep improvement program
• Diabetes management program
• Virtual physical therapy
• Emotional/mental health support programs
• Weight management programs
• Gastrointestinal health program
• Substance use management program
• Musculoskeletal surgery, cancer treatment, and bariatric surgery benefit
• Retirement and Financial Well-being
• BD 401(k) Plan
• BD Deferred Compensation and Restoration Plan
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Financial counseling
• Baxter Credit Union (BCU)
• Daily Pay
• College financial aid and application guidance
• Life Balance Programs
• Paid time off (PTO), including all required State leaves
• Educational assistance/tuition reimbursement
• MetLife Legal Plan
• Group auto and home insurance
• Pet insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Discounts on products and services
• Academic Achievement Scholarship
• Service Recognition Awards
• Employer matching donation
• Workplace accommodations
• Other Life Balance Programs
• Adoption assistance
• Backup day care and eldercare
• Support for neurodivergent adults, children, and caregivers
• Caregiving assistance for elderly and special needs individuals
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Support for fertility, birthing, postpartum, and age-related hormonal changes
• Leave Programs
• Bereavement leaves
• Military leave
• Personal leave
• Family and Medical Leave (FML)
• Jury and Witness Duty Leave

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.

Location & Compensation

Primary Work Location USA NJ - Franklin Lakes Additional Locations Work Shift NA (United States of America) 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

$168,600.00 - $269,800.00 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.