R&D Staff Engineer
Job in
Franklin Lakes, Bergen County, New Jersey, 07417, USA
Listed on 2026-06-03
Listing for:
BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company)
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-03
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Product Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Process Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are the people who give possibilities purpose
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.
Job Description
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.
Responsibilities:
* Works under general direction.
* Serve as R&D Lead on New product development and product engineering initiatives
* Guides the successful completion of major programs and may function in project leadership role.
* Independently determines and develops approach to solutions.
* Represents the organization as the prime technical contact on contracts and projects.
* Supports material/design/process changes to the product line through design control process, with well-documented research/analyses.
* Demonstrates accountability for successful and timely completion of designated tasks.
* Develops technical solutions to complex problems using sound engineering principles, utilizing experimental, computational and analytical methods.
* Designs and develops in vivo and in vitro models to evaluate product features & improvements.
* Applies innovative & logical risk based approach to product development challenges with the capacity for original thinking.
* Develops robust test methods, design test fixtures and execute measurement system analysis.
* Ensures compliance with BD quality policies, procedures, and practices through appropriate communication, training and education of sound quality assurance principles.
* Plans, executes and analyzes design of experiments (DOE).
* Writes implements and leads bench studies, tolerance stack up analysis, design verification, validation, vendor interactions, materials specifications and component specifications.
* Performs data analysis using statistical tools, regression analyses and develop transfer functions.
* Collects, records, reports, interprets and analyzes data, presents results to peers and business leadership.
* Provides advanced engineering skills and product evaluation support to the platform toward building business cases for new opportunities.
Education:
* Bachelors/Masters/PhD in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering or related Engineering discipline.
Experience:
* B.S.: 8+ years of experience in technical area
* M.S.: 5+ years of experience in technical area
* Ph.D.: 3+ years of experience in technical area
Required Skills:
* Strong technical judgment and extensive technical leadership skills.
* Knowledge of diagnostic platforms in Core Laboratory and ability to develop solutions that address instrument compatibility needs.
* Demonstrated capability of leading R&D product development/lifecycle projects.
* Experience in guiding team/individuals to develop technical solutions to complex problems.
* Sound knowledge of engineering first principles.
* Strong technical judgment and technical leadership skills.
* R&D functional planning, requirement generation and technical (DFSS/Design/Cross functional) reviews for all product development phases.
* Strong project management, prioritizing and multi-tasking skills to work within tight deadlines.
* Proficient in solid modeling (Pro/E, Solid Works or equivalent)
* Ability to effectively and clearly communicate concepts, ideas and knowledge to other individuals and teams.
* Experience in directing associates and leading small cross-functional groups is required.
* Proficient in Microsoft Project.
* Disciplined phase-gate product development processes & project planning.
* Proficiency with fixture design including basic machining considerations and developing test methods.
* Understanding of Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA).
* Knowledge of Six Sigma (DMAIC) practices, and Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodologies.
* Product development considerations for tightly controlled, high-volume manufacturing process.
* Strong creative, analytical and problem solving skills required.
* Good written & verbal communication skills.
At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a…
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