Job Description Summary
The R&D Staff Engineer will impact health care and the MDS business groups by driving commercialization of new products and design changes for current products through development, qualification and launch phases.
The R&D Staff Engineer contributes to building organizational effectiveness through creating, leveraging and sharing best practices; seeking and providing training; driving technical and workflow innovation.
Job Description
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 MedTech 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.
Project Responsibilities
While maintaining a Customer Focus, responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Strategy development and Execution for Qualification of Medical Devices inclusive of Design Verification, Design Validation and Design Transfer activities.
This requires:
Creating, editing, and interpreting technical drawings
PRIMARY: Design Verification Strategy Development
Functional Device Testing
Testing by Analysis
Technical writing (protocols, reports, work instructions, presentations, etc.) and effective verbal communication
Expert application of engineering principles for design / analysis
Statistical analysis and sample plan development
Innovation
Identifies external technologies
Identifies critical strengths and weaknesses
Nurtures IDR's (Invention Disclosure Records) from infancy
Continuous Learning
Participates in external activities to enhance the brand recognition of BD by writing papers and generating IP (Intellectual Property)
Leadership
The R&D Staff Engineer will demonstrate and cultivate:
Accountability: strong and clear accountability for the successful and timely achievement of goals.
Ability to assess project / program needs, engage and mentor team members, formulate strategy, build support, and execute; proactively identify and mitigate risks.
Proposes strategies to build functional capability
Effective Communication:
Hold and encourage frequent formal and informal communication within the team and the rest of the organization to ensure dissemination of important information.
Final recommendations to decision making committees
Resolves conflicts within team by facilitating communication
Organizational Influence:
Inclusive work environment.
Decisiveness Despite Ambiguity:
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering
6+ years of experience in medical device or other regulated industry OR Advanced Degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering.
Solid Understanding of Design Verification for Mechanical Components
Track record of technical problem solving and effective product development.
Design controls expertise for Medical or regulated industry experience.
Proficient in statistical methods / tools
Proficient in solid mechanics / mechanics of materials
Familiarity with traditional and modern fabrication techniques
Knowledge of regulatory standards applicable to design of medical devices, including FDA QSR 21 CFR 820, ISO 13845, ISO14971 and ISO 80369 and collateral standards.
Preferred Qualifications and Knowledge:
Graduate degree (MS or Phd) in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or similar
8+ years of post-educational experience in Medical Device
Sought as an SME (Subject Matter Expert) in one or mo
For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.
Why Join Us?
A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.
To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers
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Primary Work Location
USA NJ - Franklin Lakes
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