Sr. R&D Engineer II

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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.

This position works cross-functionally to lead research and development efforts of complex medical devices. The position designs, develops and implements new products, focusing on project planning, innovative medical device design, prototype development, testing characterization, analysis and reporting. This is a high impact individual with a demonstrated ability to design elements of a product from concept to proven commercial success.

The Peripheral Intervention (PI) business unit at BD offers a comprehensive range of medical products, devices, and services for the treatment of peripheral arterial and venous disease, cancer detection, and end‑stage renal disease and maintenance. The Oncology platform is a key business within the Peripheral Intervention (PI) business unit. The Oncology business is committed to driving innovation and is investing in opportunities that will propel the diagnosis, treatment, and care of cancer patients towards the future.

This position works cross‑functionally to lead research and development efforts of complex medical devices within our Oncology portfolio.

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.

• Design :
  Designs, develops and implements new products and processes of a medical device, translating intangible design inputs into tangible engineering specifications and drawings. Makes and presents engineering decisions.

• New Product Design :
  Successfully delivered on new product design and development activities resulting in technical/design output (e.g. in vivo performance) success on commercial launch.

• Analytical Models :
  Creates analytical models for simulation of design alternatives of components and assemblies. Models may include linear and non-linear material models and contact. Ensures that design related activities are completed on‑time in support of program goals.

• Process Development :
  Develops new processes by understanding key process inputs and outputs, using statistic methods such as DOE as appropriate. Develops new process equipment and tooling, including specification development, vendor selection and negotiation.

• Documentation :
  Writes and reviews product development plans, design reviews, technical documents and reports. Prepares and approves verification and validation protocols and reports. Develops and implements procedures/policy.

• Test Method Development :
  Develops new engineering test methods and clinically relevant simulated use test methods in conjunction with R&D technicians; prepares and assists in the validation of test methods.

• Supervisory / mentoring / coaching :
  Mentors/coaches R&D technicians and engineers through New Product Development activities. May supervise or manage technicians, engineers or supervisors. Trains technicians and engineers on new design and process development as well as new test methods.

• Fiscal :
  Creates, controls, manages a project budget (expense and/or capital expenditure). Creates and critiques engineering cost analysis.

• Technical Support :
  Provides technical support on components, materials, methods, systems, and equipment.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical…