R&D Staff Engineer II

Job Description Summary

As part of BD Specimens Management business line, the engineer in this role will be a key contributor on the R&D Team. The individual in this position will have a complete understanding of a wide application of engineering principles, theories, concepts, and has a full knowledge and/or expertise of other related disciplines. He/She will provide solutions that are imaginative, thorough, and practical to a wide range of complete problems.

He/she will be responsible for providing product development and engineering support by playing critical role in developing / integrating / analyzing / testing / and troubleshooting medical device/IVD components and systems relating to collection, preservation, manipulation and analysis of biological samples including human blood samples.

We are the makers of possible

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 your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.

As an R&D Staff Engineer II, you will be at the forefront of developing and implementing world-class engineering solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure flawless execution of projects and contribute to our mission of making a difference in global healthcare.

You will play a key role in developing advanced biomedical and medical device solutions by leading technical activities, solving complex engineering problems, and supporting major R&D initiatives. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, hands‑on experimental work, and the ability to collaborate across teams while driving high-quality, well‑documented results.

• Develop technical approaches, in vivo/in vitro models, and robust test methods.
• Lead benchtop studies, verification/validation efforts, and root‑cause investigations.
• Apply DOE, statistical analysis, and engineering fundamentals to evaluate designs.
• Design test fixtures, conduct MSA, and analyze data to support decisions.
• Communicate findings through clear reports and presentations to peers and leadership.
• Support material, design, and process changes under design control requirements.
• Contribute to R&D strategy, capability development, and evaluation of new opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with quality policies and maintain strong documentation.

• Mechanical, Biomedical or closely related engineering fields.
• Strength in scientific and engineering fundamentals based on first principles understanding including critical thinking and systematic problem solving skills as well as business acumen and learning agility are essential requirements to be successful in this position.
• Strong technical judgement and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated capability of leading R&D product development projects.
• Experience in guiding team/individuals to develop technical solutions to complex problems.
• R&D functional planning, requirement generation and technical (DFSS/Design/Cross functional) reviews for all product development phases.
• Proficiency in solid CAD modeling (Creo, Solid Works or equivalent) and design for manufacturability including injection molded and related systems and assemblies.
• Product development considerations for tightly controlled, high-volume manufacturing process.
• Disciplined in phase-gate product development and project planning.
• Strong project management, prioritizing, and multi-tasking skills to work within tight deadlines.
• Experience in directing associates and leading small cross-functional groups is a plus.
• Proficiency with statistical methods including DoE and data analysis using software such as Minitab.
• Proficiency with…