Sr. R&D Engineer

About the Role

The Sr. R&D Engineer position works cross‑functionally to lead research and development efforts of complex medical devices. The role designs, develops and implements new products, focusing on project planning, innovative medical device design, prototype development, testing characterization, analysis and reporting.

This position will end on or before September 30th, 2027. If at the end of that period you have not been offered or have not accepted another position within BD, your employment will be terminated, and you will not be eligible for severance per Company policy or plan.

• Design: Design, develop and implement new products and processes of a medical device, translate intangible design inputs into tangible engineering specifications and drawings, present engineering decisions, lead cross‑functional teams in device design, and contribute ideas or intellectual property submissions.
• Process Development: Develop new processes using statistical methods such as DOE, develop new process equipment and tooling, including specification development, vendor selection and negotiation.
• Documentation: Write and review product development plans, design reviews, technical documents and reports; prepare and approve verification and validation protocols and reports; develop and implement procedures/policies.
• Test Method Development: Develop new engineering test methods and clinically relevant simulated use test methods with R&D technicians; assist in validation of test methods.
• Testing: Conduct engineering and competitor evaluations, development unit testing; plan, develop, execute and manage verification and validation activities for new products and processes; train technicians and engineers on new design, process development and new test methods.
• Supervisory/Mentoring/
  
  Coaching:
  
  Mentor/coach R&D technicians and engineers through new product development activities; may supervise or manage technicians, engineers or supervisors.
• Fiscal: Create, control and manage a project budget (expense and/or capital expenditure); create and critique engineering cost analysis.

• Support Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory & R&D to ensure systems are compliant with all internal and external guidelines.
• Support/lead design and process root cause analysis and support non‑conforming product and complaint investigations.

• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or another related engineering discipline.
• 6–9 years of industrial experience in R&D or process development, preferably in medical device or other regulated FDA/QSR and ISO environments (Master’s degree plus 4–6 years or Ph.D. plus 3–4 years, medical device or equivalent industry experience).
• Demonstrated hands‑on technical aptitude.
• Experience in process validation (IQ, OQ, PQ), writing protocols and reports to support verification and validation activities for product commercialization; ability to execute validation.
• Ability to create and execute project plans.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams.
• Basic tooling, design and drafting knowledge.
• Ability to analyze data, interpret results and write reports.
• Proficient in statistical software.
• Training in Six Sigma or Design for Six Sigma.
• 25% travel.

• Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering or Bioengineering.
• Knowledge of cGMP and GLP.

The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use sight and hands to manipulate, handle or feel objects, tools, controls, and office equipment; frequently verbally communicates with associates; occasionally reaches with hands and arms and stoops, kneels or crouches.

The employee may work in an open cubicle environment and must be able to work in a team‑oriented, fast‑paced setting. The role may involve occasional work in preclinical settings such as animal labs, cadaver labs or clinical case observations. The workplace may require a minimum of 4 days in‑office per week.

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

$ – $ USD per year