Sr. R&D Engineer II

Job Overview

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.

This position works cross‑functionally to lead research and development efforts of complex medical devices within our Oncology portfolio. The role designs, develops and implements new products, focusing on project planning, innovative medical device design, prototype development, testing characterization, analysis and reporting. It requires 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 focus within PI and the oncology business is committed to driving innovation to improve diagnosis, treatment and care of cancer patients.

• 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 statistical 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 Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering or other related engineering discipline.
• Experience:
  
  7–10 years of industrial experience in R&D, preferably in medical device or other regulated FDA/QSR and ISO environment (Master’s degree plus 5–7 years or Ph.D. degree with 4–5 years, medical device or equivalent industry experience).
• Ability to travel up to 10–25% of the time to other BD sites, conferences, or training events.

• Demonstrated hands‑on technical aptitude.
• Working knowledge of various materials typically used in medical devices, preference for experience with resorbable polymers and other biomaterials.
• Competent tooling, design and drafting knowledge.
• Ability to analyze data, interpret results, and write reports. Proficient in statistical software.
• Prototype development…