Lead Product Development Engineer – Marlborough, MA

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Technical & Engineering Degree Level: Bachelor’s Level Degree Job Description: Lead New Product Development (NPD) Engineer Are you passionate about driving innovation in medical devices? Join our team as a Lead NPD Engineer, where your expertise and leadership will shape the future of surgical technology.

As the Lead NPD Engineer, you will spearhead the development of cutting‑edge surgical devices, ensuring products meet clinical needs and exceed user expectations. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and bring your vision to life by translating customer insights into successful product strategies and outcomes.

• Advanced degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in Systems, Biomedical, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Extensive experience (8+ years with Bachelor’s, 6+ years with Master’s) in new product development within the medical device industry.
• Deep clinical and technical knowledge in gynecological surgery or related surgical technology.
• Expertise in product architecture, specification development, and clinical application of medical devices.
• Proven track record in leading complex product development programs from concept through to delivery.

• Strategic thinker with ability to assess product risks and opportunities, guiding technical and business decisions.
• Proficient in cross‑disciplinary engineering, with knowledge of embedded systems and collaborative experience between hardware and software teams.
• Strong ability to translate user feedback into technical requirements and validation methods.
• Exceptional problem‑solving and creative ideation skills, with a history of delivering impactful, market‑ready solutions.
• Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation communication skills, adaptable to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Skilled in mentoring, knowledge sharing, and fostering continuous improvement within teams.

• Demonstrates sound judgment, initiative, and accountability in project leadership.
• Builds and maintains effective relationships across functions, cultivating a collaborative and engaged culture.
• Proactive communicator who keeps stakeholders informed and integrates diverse perspectives.
• Champions innovation, actively contributing to intellectual property development.
• Represents the voice of the end user throughout the development cycle.

• Ability to travel up to 10% as needed.

We are committed to making Hologic the company where top talent comes to grow. For you to succeed, we want to enable you with the tools and knowledge required and so we provide comprehensive training when you join as well as continued development and training throughout your career. We offer a competitive salary and an annual bonus scheme, one of our talent partners can discuss this in more detail with you.

The annualized base salary range for this role is $119,300‑186,600 and is bonus eligible. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand.

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