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R&D Engineer III - Urology Integration

Location: Hybrid (3+days onsite): Arden Hills, MN (or Marlborough, MA) 

About the Role

Join Boston Scientific Urology in the fast-paced world of acquisitions and integrations! The Urology Research & Development (R&D) organization is seeking a highly skilled and motivated R&D Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will provide support to assess design effectiveness of medical devices and evaluate compliance with Boston Scientific requirements and international standards as part of an acquisition and integration of a third-party company. This role would be responsible for assessing the acquired company’s Design History File (DHF) and updating associated design documentation and design outputs to address any gaps against the Boston Scientific Quality Management System.

As a key team member, you will provide design solutions and technical support under some guidance of our subject matter experts. You will utilize your background in mechanical and/or systems design, test method design and validation, verification testing and statistical analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Identifying gaps in the acquired company’s compliance to Boston Scientific Work Instructions and SOPs and defining strategy to close these gaps.
• Providing input to project goals and progress and recommending appropriate revisions.
• Communicating progress, risks, and trade-offs of technical deliverables to project leadership, and recommends revisions as needed.
• Completing complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures. Work is expected to result in efficient and effective integration of medical device technologies to the Boston Scientific portfolio.
• Successfully completing engineering work in one or more of the following: technology development or remediation, product design refinement, test of materials, preparation of specifications, process study, and report preparation.
• Assessing the feasibility and soundness of alternative engineering processes, products, or equipment.
• Completing clear and concise engineering documentation.
• Demonstrating Technology Development and Product Development system knowledge through delivery of high quality, high impact deliverables.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• BS or above in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or related field
• 4+ yrs of engineering experience with Bachelor’s degree, or 2+ yrs with Master’s
• Strong mechanical and/or systems engineering and problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations based on technical inputs from multiple and varied sources
• Strong written and verbal communication, judgment, decision-making, collaboration, and critical thinking skills
• Personal drive, individual accountability & a strong bias for action.
• 10% travel
• Must work onsite 3 days per week minimum at our Arden Hills, MN location (or Marlborough, MA)

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with IEC 60601 Medical Electrical Equipment standards, including laser-specific sections
• Experience in Minitab
• Experience in single-use device or medical electrical equipment System Design Verification testing and data analysis
• Ability to build strong relationships across the organization and with external stakeholders

Requisition ID: 596646

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance testing requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a drug test as a pre-employment requirement/ The foal of the drug testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.

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!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. 

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, gender expression, veteran’s status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Boston Scientific maintains a prohibited substance free workplace. Pursuant to Va. Code § 2.2-4312 (2000), Boston Scientific is providing notification that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the workplace and that violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.