Principal R&D Engineer

Boston Scientific•Maple Grove, MN

43d•$99,100 - $188,300•Onsite

About The Position

Boston Scientific is seeking a highly creative and strategically minded Principal Research & Development Engineer. The successful candidate will support complex electromechanical design development of next generation products in the Interventional Heart Failure portfolio. The candidate will be a key technical resource within the development team(s) and will have demonstrated experience with the design and implementation of complex mechanical systems and solutions.

Requirements

BS in Mechanical, Biomedical, or similar Engineering field.
Required minimum years of work experience (primarily in medical device or related field): 8+ years with BS, 5+ years with MS.
Demonstrated ability to provide technical solutions on a large-scale development program.
Strong technical knowledge and experience in the mechanical and/or electromechanical design space.
Solid clinical knowledge and experience in cardiovascular and peripheral anatomy.
Experience managing technical aspects of projects as a member of a cross-functional team.
Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations based on technical inputs from multiple and varied sources.
A proven ability to deliver robust technical solutions to complex engineering problems.

Nice To Haves

MS in related technical field.
Class II or Class III Medical Device product development experience.
Advanced experimental design and statistical analysis knowledge.
Knowledge and experience in advanced prototyping and fabrication techniques.
Excellent organizational, communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Own and drive significant portions of design development activities related to mechanical and electromechanical systems, within a new therapy space.
Work within small and focused teams to drive ideation, prototyping, evaluation, and efficient decision making.
Provide strong technical subject matter expertise in the area of mechanical device design.
Be hands-on and engaged with the project team, driving multiple technical lanes simultaneously and prioritizing appropriately.
Will interface with Physicians/customers to obtain product and design feedback.
Provide clear communication to stakeholders at key technical updates
Understand the anatomy, clinical use cases and user interface requirements to drive design decisions.
Develop a strong internal and external network, leveraging that network to deliver results on critical programs.
Provide technical guidance to technicians/entry/mid-level engineers.
Be a strong team player, collaborating across process development, quality, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical, and marketing on complex projects to ensure project success.