Boston Scientific
Principal R & D Engineer - Sustaining
Boston Scientific, Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States, 55345
Overview
Additional Location(s): US-MN-Maple Grove Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit- High Performance At Boston Scientific, we'll give you the opportunity to harness all that's within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we'll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you'll be supported in progressing - whatever your ambitions. About this role: As a
Principal R&D Engineer , you will be a member of the Sustaining R&D team within Boston Scientific's Urology Division. This division supports and sustains design and technologies for treating a wide range of urology-based issues, in addition to supporting evolving regulatory and standard requirements around product design. In this role, you will lead cross-functional teams to develop/modify products, materials, processes, or equipment for projects of moderate and difficult complexity. Under limited supervision/guidance, you will compile, analyze, and report operational, test, and research data to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified products, processes, and materials. You will perform design change analysis to determine impact to products' design history file and ensure deliverables needed to support design changes are executed by you or cross-functional team members to achieve project goals. Additionally, you will develop strategies to improve the overall technical expertise of the Urology Sustaining R&D group. A successful candidate will excel in a collaborative environment, possess strong technical skills in design elements and interactions, and demonstrate a proven ability to influence projects. This position is currently based at our Minnetonka, MN site. Please note that the role may relocate to our Maple Grove, MN site in the future. Candidates must be willing and able to transition to the new location if required. Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time. Your responsibilities will include:
Successfully lead project teams typically including activities such as innovative design development, complex design modification assessment, experiment design and execution, establishment of specifications and drawings, test of materials/products, research investigations, team report-outs, and cross-functional collaboration to drive all areas of project execution based on design controls knowledge and other impacted areas Provide design engineering for assigned Sustaining projects Serve as a R&D technical lead within a project Work independently to plan and schedule own activities necessary to communicate and meet timelines Design and coordinate engineering tests, experiments, and test equipment for R&D purposes and production support Lead troubleshooting and problem-solving on complex product/process issues related to design, materials or process Summarize, analyze and draw conclusions/recommendations from test results Prepare documentation and presentations to communicate complex results and topics to technical community Effectively communicate and present project status and technical details to all management levels Participate in budgeting and planning processes by providing input relating to Urology project portfolio Train, provide work direction, and/or mentor lab technicians or junior engineers Work cross-functionally with manager, project management, quality, process development, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical and marketing personnel to ensure project success Demonstrate strong design control knowledge and the Product Life Cycle through generation of high-quality deliverables Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering - Biomedical or Mechanical engineering preferred 8+ years of work experience in engineering 5+ years of experience in medical device product development or sustaining projects Experience with design change assessment or impact analysis for regulated products Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams/projects and influence outcomes without formal authority Experience or training in Problem Solving Processes Experience developing strategies or working on initiatives that result in long-term group improvements or benefits Strong understanding of design controls and risk management within the medical device industry Fundamental understanding of the Quality System per ISO 13485 or 21 CFR 820 Preferred Qualifications:
Biomedical or anatomical understanding of urological systems Strong statistical understanding and data analysis experience Self-starter with the ability to work independently and with a team to plan, schedule and execute activities necessary to meet project timelines to schedule and within budget Experience working with cross-cultural teams Experience with Class III medical devices Technical Project Management experience Experience with product lifecycle management systems (e.g. Windchill) Requisition ID: 614169 Minimum Salary: $99,100 Maximum Salary: $188,300 The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. Boston Scientific is not typical for hiring near the bottom or top of the salary range listed above. Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements). Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements). For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most - united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Boston Scientific recognizes that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. We stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. Boston Scientific Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class. Please be advised that certain US-based positions require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview process if the role requires proof of vaccination. Policies regarding COVID-19 vaccination are evaluated and updated in compliance with applicable laws and healthcare credentialing requirements. Among other requirements, this role is deemed safety-sensitive and candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement to increase workplace safety in compliance with applicable law.
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Additional Location(s): US-MN-Maple Grove Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit- High Performance At Boston Scientific, we'll give you the opportunity to harness all that's within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we'll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you'll be supported in progressing - whatever your ambitions. About this role: As a
Principal R&D Engineer , you will be a member of the Sustaining R&D team within Boston Scientific's Urology Division. This division supports and sustains design and technologies for treating a wide range of urology-based issues, in addition to supporting evolving regulatory and standard requirements around product design. In this role, you will lead cross-functional teams to develop/modify products, materials, processes, or equipment for projects of moderate and difficult complexity. Under limited supervision/guidance, you will compile, analyze, and report operational, test, and research data to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified products, processes, and materials. You will perform design change analysis to determine impact to products' design history file and ensure deliverables needed to support design changes are executed by you or cross-functional team members to achieve project goals. Additionally, you will develop strategies to improve the overall technical expertise of the Urology Sustaining R&D group. A successful candidate will excel in a collaborative environment, possess strong technical skills in design elements and interactions, and demonstrate a proven ability to influence projects. This position is currently based at our Minnetonka, MN site. Please note that the role may relocate to our Maple Grove, MN site in the future. Candidates must be willing and able to transition to the new location if required. Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time. Your responsibilities will include:
Successfully lead project teams typically including activities such as innovative design development, complex design modification assessment, experiment design and execution, establishment of specifications and drawings, test of materials/products, research investigations, team report-outs, and cross-functional collaboration to drive all areas of project execution based on design controls knowledge and other impacted areas Provide design engineering for assigned Sustaining projects Serve as a R&D technical lead within a project Work independently to plan and schedule own activities necessary to communicate and meet timelines Design and coordinate engineering tests, experiments, and test equipment for R&D purposes and production support Lead troubleshooting and problem-solving on complex product/process issues related to design, materials or process Summarize, analyze and draw conclusions/recommendations from test results Prepare documentation and presentations to communicate complex results and topics to technical community Effectively communicate and present project status and technical details to all management levels Participate in budgeting and planning processes by providing input relating to Urology project portfolio Train, provide work direction, and/or mentor lab technicians or junior engineers Work cross-functionally with manager, project management, quality, process development, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical and marketing personnel to ensure project success Demonstrate strong design control knowledge and the Product Life Cycle through generation of high-quality deliverables Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering - Biomedical or Mechanical engineering preferred 8+ years of work experience in engineering 5+ years of experience in medical device product development or sustaining projects Experience with design change assessment or impact analysis for regulated products Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams/projects and influence outcomes without formal authority Experience or training in Problem Solving Processes Experience developing strategies or working on initiatives that result in long-term group improvements or benefits Strong understanding of design controls and risk management within the medical device industry Fundamental understanding of the Quality System per ISO 13485 or 21 CFR 820 Preferred Qualifications:
Biomedical or anatomical understanding of urological systems Strong statistical understanding and data analysis experience Self-starter with the ability to work independently and with a team to plan, schedule and execute activities necessary to meet project timelines to schedule and within budget Experience working with cross-cultural teams Experience with Class III medical devices Technical Project Management experience Experience with product lifecycle management systems (e.g. Windchill) Requisition ID: 614169 Minimum Salary: $99,100 Maximum Salary: $188,300 The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. Boston Scientific is not typical for hiring near the bottom or top of the salary range listed above. Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements). Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements). For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most - united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Boston Scientific recognizes that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. We stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. Boston Scientific Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class. Please be advised that certain US-based positions require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview process if the role requires proof of vaccination. Policies regarding COVID-19 vaccination are evaluated and updated in compliance with applicable laws and healthcare credentialing requirements. Among other requirements, this role is deemed safety-sensitive and candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement to increase workplace safety in compliance with applicable law.
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