Staff Engineer/New Product Development (Hybrid, Franklin Lakes, NJ)

Becton, Dickinson and Company; Franklin Lakes (NJ); On-site; USD 136,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Health Savings Accounts

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life and AD&D insurance

PTO and holidays

Job summary

BD is seeking a Staff Engineer, New Product Development in Franklin Lakes, NJ, to lead next-generation TPE formulations and material platforms for medical devices. This hybrid role combines hands-on research with cross-functional collaboration across R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Operations.

You will translate customer and manufacturing needs into robust designs, mentor teammates, and establish data-driven design rules through rigorous experimentation, modeling, and characterization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, or related.
• Significant experience in polymer research, formulation development, material characterization, or product-focused materials science.
• Proven experience designing experiments, analyzing complex datasets, and developing structure-property–performance relationships.
• Strong scientific writing, technical communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead technically challenging research programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of next-generation TPE formulations and structural systems for medical-device applications.
• Design and execute research strategies that deepen understanding of polymer composition, morphology, processing, sterilization, and aging on device performance.
• Use structured experimentation and advanced characterization to link material structure to product function and enable predictive development.
• Build robust methodologies, create predictive models, and translate data into clear design rules and engineering decisions.
• Translate customer, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory requirements into material design inputs and verification strategies.
• Guide material selection, risk retirement, regulatory submissions, and future platform strategy.
• Foster collaboration with suppliers, universities, external labs, and internal experts.
• Communicate complex scientific concepts clearly and mentor others to align data-driven decisions.

Skills

Polymer science

Materials science

Formulation development

Material characterization

Experimental design

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science/Polymer Science/Chemical Engineering/Chemistry/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Staff Engineer, New Product Development (Hybrid 4 days a week in office, Franklin Lakes, NJ)

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. Shape the Future of Medical Materials Are you ready to help reinvent the materials that power the next generation of healthcare devices? At BD, we are advancing a strategic transformation from traditional elastomer technologies to next‑generation thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) platforms that will support millions of patients worldwide. As a Staff Engineer within our TPE Research and Material Platform Development team, you will define the science, technology, and material platforms. These platforms enable innovation across BD's infusion, drug delivery, and vascular access portfolios. This is more than a materials development role. You will combine scientific curiosity, first‑principles thinking, and hands‑on experimentation to solve complex challenges at the intersection of polymer science, product performance, manufacturing, and patient needs. Working alongside experts across R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, and external partners, you will transform scientific insights into scalable solutions that can shape the future of healthcare.

For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in‑office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work‑life balance. Remote or field‑based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting. For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID‑19. In some locations, testing for COVID‑19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

What You'll Do

• Lead the development of next‑generation TPE formulations and structural systems for medical‑device applications.
• Design and execute research strategies that deepen our understanding of how polymer composition, morphology, processing, sterilization, and aging influence device performance.
• Use structured experimentation and advanced characterization to uncover the relationships between material structure and product function, enabling more predictive and efficient development.
• Build the scientific foundation for future material platforms by developing robust characterization methods, creating predictive models, and translating complex data into clear design rules and engineering decisions.
• Translate customer, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory requirements into material design inputs, specifications, and verification strategies.
• Guide material selection, risk retirement, regulatory submissions, and future platform strategy.
• Foster collaboration with suppliers, universities, external laboratories, and internal subject matter experts.
• Communicate complex scientific concepts clearly, influence without authority, mentor others, and build alignment around data‑driven decisions.

Success requires a combination of creativity and discipline: generating new ideas, challenging assumptions, and rigorously validating hypotheses through data. Beyond the laboratory, you will work across the product development lifecycle. We will rely on you to translate customer, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory requirements into material design inputs, specifications, and verification strategies. Your technical judgment will help guide material selection, risk retirement, regulatory submissions, and future platform strategy. As a technical leader, you will also foster collaboration with suppliers, universities, external laboratories, and internal subject matter experts. We value individuals who can communicate complex scientific concepts clearly, influence without authority, mentor others, and build alignment around data‑driven decisions.

Who You Are

You are a naturally curious scientist or engineer who enjoys exploring new ideas and applying first‑principles thinking to complex technical challenges. You combine deep technical knowledge with strong experimental rigor and are comfortable navigating uncertainty while driving progress. You have demonstrated success in materials research, formulation development, polymer science, or related fields and possess the ability to translate technical discoveries into meaningful product outcomes. You are equally comfortable discussing molecular‑level mechanisms, experimental design, statistical analysis, manufacturing implications, and business impact. Most importantly, you demonstrate the qualities that define our strongest innovators: You work hard and take ownership of challenging technical problems. You are persistent when experiments fail or results are unclear. You use sound scientific reasoning and engineering judgment to make decisions. You remain intellectually curious and continuously seek deeper understanding. You communicate clearly and effectively across diverse audiences. You produce high‑quality technical documentation that supports reproducible and data‑driven decisions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Significant experience in polymer research, formulation development, material characterization, or product‑focused materials science.
• Proven experience designing experiments, analyzing complex datasets, and developing structure‑property‑performance relationships.
• Strong scientific writing, technical communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead technically challenging research programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Experience with TPEs, TPVs, elastomers, rubber formulations, polymer blends, or medical‑device materials.
• Expertise in material characterization techniques such as rheology, mechanical testing, microscopy, spectroscopy, thermal analysis, or surface science.
• Experience applying DOE, statistical modeling, measurement system analysis, or predictive modeling techniques.
• Experience within regulated industries such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or advanced manufacturing.
• Record of innovation demonstrated through patents, publications, conference presentations, or technology commercialization efforts.

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

Additional 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

Salary Range Information

$135,500.00 - $216,800.00 USD Annual

Primary Work Location

USA NJ - Franklin Lakes Additional Locations Work Shift

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.

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.

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.