Boston Scientific Corporation

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About the role

Seeking a skilled System Verification Engineer (III) to join the Boston Scientific Neuromodulation R&D team. As a key member of the team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability and performance of our neuromodulation systems through rigorous verification processes. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to verify features and system functionality against design requirements. Your expertise will contribute to the development and execution of comprehensive system level design verification strategies, while collaborating with stakeholders to define design requirements and test methodologies.

This is a Hybrid role, located in Heredia and will require 3 days per week in the office.

Key Responsibilities:

Execute System Design Verification:

• Conduct verification of implantable and external Neuromodulation Product Systems with a focus on hardware/software integrated systems.
• Develop and execute verification plans, protocols, and test cases to ensure product compliance with design specifications and regulatory requirements.

Support Cross-Functional Verification Efforts:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware, software, and system-level testing, to support verification activities.

Develop and Maintain Verification Tools and Processes:

• Assist in the development and support of verification tools, test environments, and automated test systems.
• Help create, establish, and document verification processes and methodologies, and provide support for validation and verification activities.

Translate Requirements into Verification Plans:

• Ensure that verification strategies cover detailed verification design requirements effectively.

Identify and Mitigate Technical Risks:

• Identify technical risks and assist in developing risk mitigation plans. Implement phased verification approaches to mitigate risk and support the creation of documentation as part of the Product Development Process (PDP) and Quality Management System.

In all actions, it demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance with the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.

For those individuals that supervise others, the following statements are applicable:

• Assures that appropriate resources (personal, tools, etc.) are maintained to assure Quality System compliance and adherence to the BSC Quality Policy.
• Establishes and promotes a work environment that supports the Quality Policy and Quality System.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or more from an accredited school in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3+ Years of work experience in engineering with a Bachelor’s degree,
• 1+ years of work experience in Systems Verification.

Understanding and Evaluating Design Requirements:

• Ability to understand, properly interpret, and evaluate whether a design requirement is properly written.

Experience with Automated Testing Frameworks:

• Proficiency in using automated testing frameworks is essential for efficiently conducting verification tests and ensuring the reliability and performance of the systems.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git), Dev Ops and CICD methodologies.

Programming/Scripting Knowledge:

• Knowledge of programming and scripting languages such as Python, C++, LabView, and Matlab for developing and executing verification tests, as well as for automating various aspects of the verification process.

Understanding of Electrical Engineering (EE) Concepts:

• Solid understanding of EE concepts, including Ohm's law, digital signal processing (DSP), and analog/digital electronics.

Proficiency with EE Test Equipment:

• Fluency in using EE test equipment like oscilloscopes, function generators, and data acquisition (DAQ) equipment.

Desired Requirements:

• Understanding of hardware-software integration.
• Experience working with complex HW systems, ideally implantable or capital medical products.
• 1+ years of experience designing verification strategies for systems-, sub-systems, system interfaces, and integration.
• Experience in system characterizations and trade-offs analyses (Ex. power budgets, data storage/transmission, battery selection, BLE antenna designs, lead/electrode designs for various use cases).
• Experience with software products both as a Medical Device (SaMD) and in a Medical Device (SiMD).
• Experience with Data Privacy and Cybersecurity for connected medical product systems.
• Experience collaborating with hardware, mechanical, electrical, algorithms, and software teams.
• Experience in algorithm and firmware development and product implementation.
• Experience with hardware-cloud-app systems.
• Experience in medical devices, aerospace, electronics, or other advanced technology and/or regulated industries.
• Experience with advanced statistics, including T-Test, ANOVA, Gage R&R, Design of Experiments (DOEs), etc.

Requisition ID: 605429

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

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At Boston Scientific, you will find a collaborative culture driven by a passion for innovation that keeps us connected on the most essential level. With determination, imagination, and a deep caring for human life, we’re solving some of the most important healthcare industry challenges. Together, we’re one global team committed to making a difference in people’s lives around the world. This is a place where you can find a career with meaningful purpose—improving lives through your life’s work.

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