Electro-Mechanical Engineering Lead

Job Description Summary

BD UCC is excited to announce an outstanding opportunity for a Staff Engineer, Mechanical within our research & development Integrated Systems department. This role plays a vital role in crafting the future of new and existing medical devices, 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!

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 Med Tech 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 best self. Become a maker of possible with us.

• Designing electro-mechanical reusable/capital medical devices from concept through design freeze.
• Leading a 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 seamless execution.
• Leading 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering required.
• Minimum of 10 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.

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in the medical device industry strongly preferred.

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. We help each other be great, go what’s right, hold each other accountable, learn and improve every day. We welcome people with imagination and drive and help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive.

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, family status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally-protected characteristics.