R&D Engineer III - Intravascular Lithotripsy

About the role

Boston Scientific seeks an R&D Engineer III to support Acquisition Integration in the Interventional Cardiology and Vascular Therapies division. The role focuses on integrating and developing Intravascular Lithotripsy technologies to treat calcified artery disease, emphasizing design and quality system integration throughout the product development process.

• Integration Execution:
  Support acquisition integration work streams, contribute to interface definition, requirements alignment, integration planning, and technical decision‑making for deliverables.
• Design Controls & Quality System Execution:
  Develop and deliver design control outputs (user needs, design inputs/outputs, traceability, risk management, verification/validation, DHF) in line with standards, regulations, and internal procedures.
• Design and Development:
  Conduct feasibility studies, develop prototypes, and plan/execute testing to optimize product designs and support integration readiness across multiple device models.
• Problem‑Solving and Compliance:
  Investigate failure modes, perform root cause analyses, and implement solutions to technical and quality challenges; identify integration risks and support mitigation plans.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with quality, manufacturing, supplier engineering, and regulatory affairs teams to ensure successful integration execution, timely deliverables, and clear communication of technical information.

• BS or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of engineering experience with a Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years with an advanced degree.
• 2+ years of experience with Med Tech device design and development in a design controls environment.
• Experience with catheter and/or single‑use medical device design and development.
• Working knowledge of design controls, risk management, and documentation (requirements, traceability, verification/validation, DHF, change control).
• Strong technical knowledge, problem‑solving abilities, collaborative mindset, and effective communication skills; able to exercise judgment using practical experience and prescribed guidelines.
• Ability to travel up to 15%.

• Previous experience with product acquisition integration and/or technology/platform integration.
• Personal drive, individual accountability, and a strong bias for action; independent critical thinker willing to challenge the status quo.
• Comfortable working in ambiguity; adaptable and agile in response to evolving priorities.
• Hands‑on experience with balloon catheter and/or catheter system product development for single‑use devices.
• Test method development experience.
• Class II or Class III medical device product development experience and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with Boston Scientific quality systems or similar industry standards.

Salary range: $78,300 to $148,800. Additional benefits and variable compensation may apply, depending on location and role. Travel up to 15% is required.

This role is deemed safety‑sensitive and requires a prohibited substance test as a condition of employment.

Boston Scientific Corporation is an equal‑opportunity employer. The Company will make decisions without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other protected class.