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Senior Research & Development Engineer

BD, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193

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The R&D team is seeking an exceptionally talented and passionate individual to identify and implement innovative solutions to address current and future health care needs in the Vascular Access markets. Within BD Medication Delivery Solutions (MDS) Research & Development, this associate will be part of the Salt Lake City R&D team. Our R&D Engineers are responsible for developing and implementing new product designs, product improvements, and critical component changes for disposable and durable medical devices.

The preferred candidate will have strong technical design skills, excellent written and oral skills, and leadership abilities. This candidate should possess the capability to interpret and ensure compliance with local, state, federal and BD safety regulations, quality policies, best practices, and procedures through appropriate communication. This position assists the R&D Engineering Teams in designing, developing, and implementing new products, processes, test methods and equipment.

Job Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional design control activities

Consultant/Department expert with technical expertise and business knowledge

Maintain organizational credibility and knowledge

Guide and direct others within the Department while being results oriented and a project Leader

Initiate new or revised documentation and track through appropriate approval cycles and implementation

Participate and/or lead cross-functional teams

Provide technical support on components, material methods, systems, and equipment

Develop physical and functional test requirements to assure specifications and regulations are met

Write and approve protocols, reports, and data

Oversee testing outlined in protocols and test methods

Coordinate/develop validation studies on equipment and processes

Execute design controls and analyze design inputs

Conduct complaint investigations

Understand and follow company procedures and regulatory requirements

Prepare and submit approval requests for project funding; participate in project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and tracking

Plan and coordinate engineering test builds

Analyze problems in design, process, and test development and recommend solutions

Prepare and present oral and written project updates and technical discussions

Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and team members

The duties and responsibilities are representative of the work performed and are not all-inclusive

Essential Knowledge And Qualification Skills

Ability to make and present engineering decisions

Ability to systematically manage multiple projects from initiation through closing; projects may include BD or supplier resources

Specialized engineering skills such as:

Engineering cost analysis

Basic tooling design and drafting knowledge

Analyze and optimize existing processes and create new processes

Create, analyze, and optimize manufacturing and quality systems

Basic product design and prototyping

Train, create and critique training; strong interpersonal skills

Apply comparative statistics

Software application skills

Problem solving ability

Ability to create, review and coordinate test protocols and reports

Ability to generate engineering proposals

Oral and written presentation skills

Ability to lead cross functional teams

Demonstrated ability to create and execute project plans

Ability to manage budget

Desired Knowledge And Qualification Skills

Strong interpersonal and influencing skills

Excellent technical judgment

Effective communication skills

Material science and bioengineering principles

Accountability for successful completion of designated tasks

Team-oriented; understanding of disciplined product development processes and quality requirements

Statistical tools, computer analysis and engineering fundamentals to support sound engineering judgment; Solidworks, Minitab, and FEA experience preferred

DOE and statistical methods

Knowledge of regulatory and quality requirements (21CFR820.30)

Understanding of failure modes for plastics, elastomers, and metals under static and time-variable loading

Experience with clinical studies, human physiology, and simulated product use studies

Experience with contact and non-contact metrology

Knowledge of high-volume manufacturing and assembly processes, especially plastic injection molding, metal stamping and automated assembly techniques

Experience with manufacturing process validation including strategy development, First Article Inspection, and Factory Acceptance Testing

Required Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in STEM (preferably mechanical or biomedical) with 4-6 years of engineering experience in medical devices or an equivalent regulated industry

Or a master’s degree in STEM with 2 years of engineering experience in medical devices or an equivalent regulated industry

4-6 years of experience designing, developing, producing and validating devices and mechanical systems

Travel: 10%

Schedule: 4 days onsite (Mon-Thurs), 1 day remote (Friday)

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in STEM

Physical Demands This position is in an office and laboratory environment; occasional lifts up to 25 pounds; may require standing for extended periods. Bending, stooping, and reaching are frequently required.

Why Join Us? Bron a career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions, encourages you to bring your authentic self to work, and supports growth and accountability. We aim to help you learn, grow, and become your best self, while making a positive impact on health worldwide.

Equal Opportunity Employer Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally-protected characteristics.

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