BD Nogales Norte
Senior Research & Development Engineer
BD Nogales Norte, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
Job Description Summary
Overview
The R&D team is seeking an exceptionally talented and passionate individual to help 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, the associate in this position 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 a strong capability to interpret and ensure compliance with all 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; recommend solutions Prepare and present oral and written project updates and technical discussions Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and team members Essential Knowledge And Qualification Skills
Ability to make and present engineering decisions Ability to systematically manage multiple projects through initiation to closing Specialized engineering skills including: Create and critique engineering cost analyses Basic tooling design and drafting knowledge Analyze and optimize existing processes; create new processes Create, analyze, and optimize manufacturing and quality systems Basic product design and prototyping Ability to train, create and critique training; strong interpersonal skills Ability to 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 create and control a 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 Demonstrated ability to utilize statistical tools, computer analysis and engineering fundamentals Experience with SolidWorks, Minitab, and FEA (Abaqus/Fluent) preferred Design of Experiments (DOE) and regulatory knowledge (21CFR820.30) Understanding of failure modes for plastics, elastomers, and metals Experience with clinical studies, human physiology, and simulated product use studies Experience with metrology; high-volume manufacturing and assembly processes (injection molding, metal stamping, automated assembly) Experience with manufacturing process validation including FAI and Factory Acceptance Testing Required Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in STEM (mechanical or biomedical preferred) 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 with design, development, production and validation of devices creating mechanical systems and models Experience in the medical device or equivalent regulated industry Travel requirement: 10% Schedule: 4 days onsite (Mon-Thu), 1 day remote (Friday) Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in STEM (optional) Physical Demands
This position is in an office and laboratory environment and requires the incumbent to sit, stand and perform general office functions. The incumbent may also be required to lift up to twenty-five pounds occasionally, stand for extended periods, and bend, stoop, and reach frequently. The company emphasizes on-site collaboration and may require a minimum of 4 days in-office per week for most roles. Why Join Us?
BD values your opinions and contributions and encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. We help each other be great, we do what’s right, hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day. We invite you to join a culture that supports growth and thriving in the health care industry. To learn more about BD, visit https://bd.com/careers BD 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. Additional Information
Location: USA UT - Salt Lake City
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The R&D team is seeking an exceptionally talented and passionate individual to help 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, the associate in this position 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 a strong capability to interpret and ensure compliance with all 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; recommend solutions Prepare and present oral and written project updates and technical discussions Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and team members Essential Knowledge And Qualification Skills
Ability to make and present engineering decisions Ability to systematically manage multiple projects through initiation to closing Specialized engineering skills including: Create and critique engineering cost analyses Basic tooling design and drafting knowledge Analyze and optimize existing processes; create new processes Create, analyze, and optimize manufacturing and quality systems Basic product design and prototyping Ability to train, create and critique training; strong interpersonal skills Ability to 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 create and control a 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 Demonstrated ability to utilize statistical tools, computer analysis and engineering fundamentals Experience with SolidWorks, Minitab, and FEA (Abaqus/Fluent) preferred Design of Experiments (DOE) and regulatory knowledge (21CFR820.30) Understanding of failure modes for plastics, elastomers, and metals Experience with clinical studies, human physiology, and simulated product use studies Experience with metrology; high-volume manufacturing and assembly processes (injection molding, metal stamping, automated assembly) Experience with manufacturing process validation including FAI and Factory Acceptance Testing Required Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in STEM (mechanical or biomedical preferred) 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 with design, development, production and validation of devices creating mechanical systems and models Experience in the medical device or equivalent regulated industry Travel requirement: 10% Schedule: 4 days onsite (Mon-Thu), 1 day remote (Friday) Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in STEM (optional) Physical Demands
This position is in an office and laboratory environment and requires the incumbent to sit, stand and perform general office functions. The incumbent may also be required to lift up to twenty-five pounds occasionally, stand for extended periods, and bend, stoop, and reach frequently. The company emphasizes on-site collaboration and may require a minimum of 4 days in-office per week for most roles. Why Join Us?
BD values your opinions and contributions and encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. We help each other be great, we do what’s right, hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day. We invite you to join a culture that supports growth and thriving in the health care industry. To learn more about BD, visit https://bd.com/careers BD 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. Additional Information
Location: USA UT - Salt Lake City
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