Staff Electro-Mechanical Engineer

Becton Dickinson Medical Devices•Durham, NC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This opportunity is for a Staff level Mechanical Engineer within BD UCC's research & development Integrated Systems department. The successful candidate will play a vital role in crafting the future of new and existing medical devices and fostering innovation in the med tech industry. If you're ambitious and prepared to compete at a world-class level, this position is for you! We are the makers of possible BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. We are seeking a seasoned Design Engineer to drive the development of reusable/capital electro-mechanical medical devices from concept through design freeze. This role involves working on a multidisciplinary team of engineers and designers, collaborating closely with internal stakeholders and external partners, and executing on all phases of New Product Development (NPD). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical, biomedical, or systems engineering, with extensive experience in the medical device industry and capital equipment design. Key responsibilities include creating comprehensive design documentation, overseeing testing in both bench and clinical environments, and ensuring seamless execution through vendor and supplier coordination.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering required.
Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience in electro-mechanical capital equipment design
Ability to read and interpret drawings and technical documents.
Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively work through ambiguity with teammates.
Knowledge of FDA and ISO regulations.
This role also requires domestic and international travel to support development efforts.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree Preferred
Experience in the medical device industry strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Designing electro-mechanical reusable/capital medical devices from concept through design freeze.
Participating on a technical team of engineers and designers.
Engaging effectively with internal and external clients such as sales, marketing, regulatory, quality assurance, manufacturing, procurement, and engineering teams.
Traveling domestically and internationally to support New Product Development (NPD) efforts.
Creating design documentation such as user needs assessments, design specifications, test plans, risk analysis reports, and technical files.
Performing testing and evaluating developments at the bench level and in clinical environments.
Collaborating with vendors and contract manufacturers to develop and test prototypes, ensuring seemless execution.
Participating on a cross-functional project teams consisting of internal and external resources, encouraging a cooperative and diverse environment.
Negotiating with suppliers and managing external resources to complete projects on time and within budget.
Directing technicians and providing mentorship to junior engineers and designers.