R&D Engineer III

About the position

We have an exciting opportunity at Boston Scientific's Maple Grove, MN campus for an R&D Engineer III supporting the WATCHMAN product line, which is a major product line with high visibility and an exciting growth driver for BSC. The role will include researching available literature and performing novel research, developing technologies, and collaborating with cross-functional partners in improving commercial devices & technology to deliver life-changing medical devices to left atrial appendage closure patients and clinicians. This will be a hybrid role (typically 3-4 days per week in office) which will provide the right candidate with excellent growth potential.

Responsibilities

• This position will be focused on mechanical product design (not software, electrical, or imaging).
• Integrate into a strong, high performance team culture.
• Facilitate crisp decision making around key technical issues.
• Provide clear communication to stakeholders at technical updates.
• Lead the design & execution of structured experimental plans to drive data-based decisions.
• Understand anatomy, clinical use cases and user interface requirements to drive design decisions.
• Develop novel improvements to products or processes resulting in expansion of BSC's Intellectual Property portfolio.
• Successfully complete engineering work in multiple of the following areas: technology development, product design and development, test method development, specification development, bench studies.
• Research, develop, design, and evaluate alternative engineering processes, materials, designs, and/or equipment.
• Translate customer needs into product requirements and design specifications.
• Work cooperatively with process development, quality, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical, marketing, supplier engineering, and other supporting functions on complex projects.
• Direct support personnel and coordinate project activities.
• Maintain detailed documentation throughout all phases of research and development.

Requirements

• BS in Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering, or Materials Science.
• 3+ years full time work experience supporting Class II or Class III medical devices.
• Familiarity with design analysis techniques.
• Solid statistical analysis knowledge.
• Experienced with mechanical product design or process support, with strong hands-on engineering skills.
• Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations based on technical inputs from multiple and varied sources.
• Ability to provide technical leadership related to product and process design.

Nice-to-haves

• MS in Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering, or Materials Science.
• 2+ years Class II or Class III Medical Device product design/development experience.
• Experience in researching literature and conveying clinical understanding with technical credibility.
• Catheter design and/or Nitinol experience.
• Experience developing and validating test methods.
• Experience with customer complaints analysis.
• Experience with direct support of regulatory submissions.
• Experience with BSC quality systems.
• Strong understanding of cardiac anatomy.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• 401k
• health_insurance
• dental_insurance
• vision_insurance
• life_insurance
• disability_insurance
• paid_holidays
• tuition_reimbursement
• professional_development
• employee_stock_purchase_plan