Senior R&D Engineer - Intravascular Lithotripsy

Boston Scientific•Maple Grove, MN

4h•$85,000 - $161,500

About The Position

We are excited to offer a unique opportunity for a Senior R&D Engineer to join our team, supporting Acquisition Integration in the Interventional Cardiology and Vascular Therapies division at Boston Scientific. This role will play a key part in integrating and developing Intravascular Lithotripsy technologies to treat calcified artery disease, with a strong 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, Materials Science, or equivalent
6+ years of engineering experience with a Bachelor’s degree; 4+ years with a Master’s degree; or 2+ years with a PhD
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)
Demonstrated ability to lead workstreams, manage tasks to completion, and influence cross-functional partners without authority
Strong technical problem-solving and communication skills; able to work independently while receiving guidance on complex and unprecedented problems.
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

Own and lead integration workstreams to incorporate new technologies into Boston Scientific systems and processes; drive interface definition, requirements alignment, integration planning, and technical decision-making.
Lead and deliver design control outputs (user needs, design inputs/outputs, traceability, risk management, verification/validation, and DHF documentation) to ensure compliance 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 develop solutions to technical and quality challenges; proactively identify integration risks and drive mitigation plans with cross-functional partners.
Work closely with cross-functional and multi-site teams, including quality, manufacturing, supplier engineering, and regulatory affairs, to ensure successful integration execution, timely deliverables, and clear communication of complex technical information.