Mechanical Principal Engineer, R&D

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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.

Becton Dickinson (BD) recently completed the acquisition of the Edwards Critical Care business. This position is part of the Critical Care, and as such will become a part of the BD organization in the future. Critical Care will operate as a separate business unit, called Advanced Patient Monitoring (APM) within BD's medical segment, aligning with BD's smart connected care approach. BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care.

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Provides expertise in the optimization of product development.

• Design and develop components and systems utilizing Solid Works design tools while applying mechanical engineering principals.
• Lead in the improvement, design and optimization of more complex experiments, tests, analyze results, provide complex recommendations, and develop reports, based on engineering principles that translate to innovative products.
• Oversee R&D support tasks; give instruction to technicians/engineers on conducting tests; train technicians/engineers and provide feedback; and coordinate technician/engineer work.
• Proactively identify issues, achieve resolution, and resolve problems of significant complexity on designing parts, components and subsystems.
• Generate work instructions, test methods, engineering models and drawings/prototypes, etc., to establish/characterize product and/or process specifications.
• Create/update complex design control documents including requirement specs, and risk documents with robust knowledge on design control requirements.
• Develop project plans to assess technology and drive project results.
• Train, coach, and guide lower-level employees on more complex procedures.

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 8 years’ experience including either industry or industry/education.
• Master's Degree or equivalent in Engineering or Scientific field with a minimum of 6 years’ experience, including either industry or industry/education.

• Experience with Ansys and or Icepak FEA tools.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, and concepts relevant to Engineering.
• Advanced problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Extensive understanding of processes and equipment used in assigned work.
• Ability to influence others.
• Strict attention to detail.
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must be able to work in a team environment, including frequent inter‑organizational and outside customer contacts.
• Represents organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.
• Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control.

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