Senior R&D Engineer

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We are seeking a Senior R&D Engineer on a permanent basis to join our team.

Job Purpose:

Join our Endoscopy Sustaining R&D team where we protect product quality compliance and business continuity across a portfolio of commercial medical devices. Our engineers improve and optimize released products solve complex technical challenges and ensure Endoscopy technologies continue to meet the needs of patients physicians and the business throughout their lifecycle.

We are seeking a collaborative Senior R&D Engineer to drive sustaining R&D initiatives within Boston Scientifics Endoscopy division. This role will independently and as part of cross-functional teams lead complex engineering activities solve technical challenges and drive product and process improvements. The role requires strong technical judgment disciplined problem solving and the ability to partner across functions to make high-quality data driven decisions to protect our Endoscopy portfolio.

At Boston Scientific we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our local office at least three days per week. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time. Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support sustaining R&D activities for Endoscopy products including product improvements design changes test method development design verification and lifecycle management initiatives.
• Investigate complex technical issues assess root cause evaluate design or process alternatives and recommend sound engineering solutions.
• Design coordinate and execute engineering tests and experiments; summarize analyze and draw conclusions from complex test results.
• Translate customer clinical manufacturing and quality needs into product requirements design inputs technical specifications and documentation updates.
• Prepare clear technical reports engineering assessments and documentation to communicate results decisions and recommendations to technical and cross-functional audiences.
• Coordinate manage and document project goals deliverables risks timelines and progress; recommend appropriate revisions as priorities or technical findings evolve.
• Assess the feasibility robustness and technical soundness of proposed engineering evaluations product changes tooling fixtures or equipment.
• Work closely with quality manufacturing regulatory clinical marketing and other cross-functional partners to ensure successful execution of sustaining engineering projects.
• Drive cross-functional communication and decisions needed to meet project milestones and business objectives with limited supervision.
• May interface with physicians vendors and internal stakeholders to obtain feedback resolve technical issues and support product performance needs.
• Mentor and/or provide technical direction to entry-level and developing team members.
• Travel intermittently to support business project supplier clinical or manufacturing needs.

Education & Experience:

• Honours bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in product development or engineering in a regulated industry.
• Proven ability to synthesize technical data from various sources and make sound recommendations
• Working knowledge of med device quality systems and regulatory standards
• Strong problem-solving skills with a self-motivated proactive approach.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and collaboratively.

Preferred qualifications:

• Relevant experience in the medical device industry.

• Familiarity with endoscopy therapeutic devices or minimally invasive surgical technologies.

• Experience working with cross-functional teams in quality manufacturing regulatory clinical or operations environments.
• Advanced CAD Data Analysis DMAIC problem solving skills

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. Now more than ever we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So choosing a career with Boston Scientific isnt just business its personal. And if youre a natural problem-solver with the imagination determination and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

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