Associate Staff Engineer, R&D

Associate Staff Engineer, R&D – BD (Tissuemed Ltd)

BD is a global medical technology company dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative products. We are seeking an Associate Staff Engineer, R&D to join our Medication Delivery Solutions team.

As a key contributor on a research and development team within BD Medication Delivery Solutions, Injection Systems, you will leverage engineering principles to develop, analyze, and troubleshoot medical device components and systems for medication delivery modalities.

• Guide design and development of advanced biomedical solutions to meet business objectives for existing and new medical device products.
• Lead major programs and occasionally take a project leadership role.
• Act as prime technical contact on contracts and projects, representing the organization.
• Coordinate with senior external personnel on technical matters across organizations.
• Determine and develop innovative solutions independently.
• Design in‑vivo and in‑vitro models for evaluating product features and improvements.
• Apply creative, logic‑based, and risk‑based approaches to resolve technical challenges under business constraints.
• Develop technical solutions to complex problems using sound engineering principles, design of experiments (DOE), and analytical methods.
• Develop robust test methods, design test fixtures, and execute measurement system analysis.
• Lead hands‑on bench studies, tolerance stack‑up analysis, design verification, validation, vendor interactions, material specifications, component specifications, troubleshooting, and root‑cause analysis.
• Perform data analysis using statistical tools, generate reports, and present recommendations.
• Support or lead material, design, and/or process changes to existing products through design control procedures.
• Demonstrate strong drive for results and accountability for timely completion of tasks and projects.
• Contribute to new product development capabilities, staying aware of trends in computational and visualization technologies.
• Analyze data, present results to peers and business leadership.
• Provide advanced engineering skills and product evaluation support to build business cases for new opportunities.
• Contribute to development and implementation of R&D strategies through evaluation of new business opportunities, technologies, and acquisition targets.
• Ensure compliance with BD quality policies, procedures, and practices.

• B.S. in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering with 8+ years of experience in a regulatory industry.
• OR M.S. in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering with 5+ years of experience.
• OR Ph.D. in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering with 3+ years of experience.

• Strong scientific and engineering fundamentals, critical thinking, and systematic problem‑solving.
• Strong technical judgment and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated capability in leading R&D product development projects.
• Experience guiding teams to develop technical solutions to complex problems.
• R&D functional planning, requirement generation, and technical reviews.
• Proficiency in solid CAD modeling (Creo, Solid Works, or equivalent) and design for manufacturability.
• Knowledge of high‑volume manufacturing process considerations.
• Disciplined in phase‑gate product development and project planning.
• Strong project management, prioritizing, and multi‑tasking skills.
• Experience directing associates and leading small cross‑functional groups.
• Proficiency with statistical methods including DoE and data analysis (e.g., Minitab).
• Proficiency with fixture design and basic machining considerations.
• Understanding of Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA).
• Knowledge of Six Sigma (DMAIC) and Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodologies.
• Effective communication of concepts and knowledge.
• Strong creative, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency with FEA and/or CFD modeling software.

For most roles, BD requires a minimum of 4 days of in‑office presence per week to maintain culture and operational excellence. Remote or field‑based positions…