R&D Engineer III - Intravascular Lithotripsy

Boston Scientific•Maple Grove, MN

7h•$78,300 - $148,800

About The Position

We are excited to offer a unique opportunity for an R&D Engineer III to join our team, supporting Acquisition Integration in the Interventional Cardiology and Vascular Therapies division at Boston Scientific. This role will support the integration and development of Intravascular Lithotripsy technologies to treat calcified artery disease, with a focus on design and quality system integration. You will gain exposure to the full product development process (PDP) in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Requirements

BS or above in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field
4+ years of engineering experience with a Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years with an advanced degree
2+ years of experience with Medtech device design and development in a design controls environment
Experience with catheter and/or single-use medical device design and development
Working knowledge of design controls, risk management, and documentation (e.g., requirements, traceability, verification/validation, DHF, change control)
Strong technical knowledge, problem-solving abilities, collaborative mindset, and effective communication skills; able to exercise judgment using practical experience and prescribed guidelines
Ability to travel up to 15%

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with product acquisition integration and/or technology/platform integration
Personal drive, individual accountability, and a strong bias for action; independent critical thinker with willingness to challenge the status quo
Comfortable working in ambiguity; adaptable and agile in response to evolving priorities
Hands-on experience with balloon catheter and/or catheter system product development for single-use devices
Test method development experience
Class II or Class III medical device product development experience and regulatory requirements
Familiarity with Boston Scientific quality systems or similar industry standards

Responsibilities

Support acquisition integration workstreams to incorporate new technologies into Boston Scientific systems and processes; contribute to interface definition, requirements alignment, integration planning, and technical decision-making for assigned deliverables.
Develop and deliver design control outputs (user needs, design inputs/outputs, traceability, risk management, verification/validation, and DHF documentation) in accordance with relevant standards, regulations, and internal procedures.
Conduct feasibility studies, develop prototypes, and plan/execute testing to optimize product designs and support integration readiness across multiple device models and iterations.
Investigate failure modes, perform root cause analyses, and implement solutions to technical and quality challenges; identify integration risks and support mitigation plans with cross-functional partners.
Work closely with cross-functional and multi-site teams, including quality, manufacturing, supplier engineering, and regulatory affairs, to support successful integration execution, timely deliverables, and clear communication of technical information.