Senior R & D Engineer

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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:

Our Research and Development team is shaping the future of endoscopy. The Senior R & D Engineer will drive innovation in new product development. This role involves creating new technologies, products, materials, processes, or equipment with minimal supervision. The engineer will independently, or as part of a team, develop, direct, and execute plans for major segments of complex projects. The focus will be on conducting and leading development work to achieve optimal results in clinical applications.

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our local office at least three days per week. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time. Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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.
• Demonstrates knowledge of research and development phases, such as technology development, and product development processes.
• Works independently to plan and schedule own/ small team activities necessary to meet timelines.
• Designs, procures, and fabricates tooling and fixtures.
• Selects techniques to solve complex problems and make sound design recommendations.
• Designs and coordinates complex engineering tests and experiments.
• Summarizes, analyzes, and draws conclusions from complex test results.
• Designs and prepares complex reports to communicate results to technical community.
• Coordinates, manages, and documents project goals and progress and recommends appropriate revisions.
• May interface with physicians to obtain feedback on concepts and performance of new devices.
• Translates customer needs into product requirements and design specifications.
• 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.
• Passion for learning about relevant anatomy, disease states, and therapies, understanding clinical use scenarios, and solving problems for end users, with the goal of becoming a subject matter expert in therapeutic endoscopy
• Ability to travel intermittently to meet the needs of the business.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in product development or engineering in a regulated industry.
• Expertise in CAD modeling (SolidWorks preferred).
• Strong problem-solving skills with a self-motivated, proactive approach.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and collaboratively.

Preferred qualifications:

• Relevant experience in the medical device industry.
• Familiarity with endoscopy, therapeutic devices, or minimally invasive surgical technologies.

Requisition ID:618125

Minimum Salary:$86600

Maximum Salary: $164500

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).

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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.

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