Senior Research & Development Engineer

Job Description Summary

The R&D team is seeking an exceptionally talented and passionate individual to help us identify and implement innovative solutions to address current and future health care needs in the Vascular Access markets. Within BD Medication Delivery Solutions (MDS) Research & Development, the associate in this position will be part of the Salt Lake City R&D team. Our R&D Engineers are responsible for developing and implementing new product designs, product improvements, and critical component changes for disposable and durable medical devices.

The preferred candidate will have strong technical design skills, excellent written and oral skills, and leadership abilities. This candidate should possess a strong capability to interpret and ensure compliance with all local, state, federal and BD safety regulations, quality policies, best practices, and procedures through appropriate communication.

This position assists the R&D Engineering Teams in designing, developing, and implementing new products, processes, test methods and equipment.

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.

Job Responsibilities :

Lead cross-functional design control activities

Consultant / Department expert with technical expertise and business knowledge.

Organizational credibility and knowledge.

Guides and directs others within the Department while being results oriented and a project Leader.

Initiates new or revised documentation and tracks through appropriate approval cycles and implementation.

Participates and / or leads cross-functional teams.

Provides technical support on components, material methods, systems, and equipment.

Develops physical and functional test requirements to assure specifications & regulations are met.

Writes and approves protocols, reports, and data.

Oversees testing outlined in protocols and test methods.

Coordinates / develops validation studies on equipment & processes.

Executes design controls and analyzes design inputs.

Conducts complaint(s) investigations.

Understands and follows company procedures and regulatory requirements.

Prepares and submits approval requests for project funding. Participates in project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and tracking.

Plans and coordinates engineering test builds.

Analyzes problems in design, process, and test development. Recommend solutions.

Prepares and presents oral and written project updates and technical discussions.

Mentors and provides technical guidance to junior engineers and team members

The duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work performed by the incumbent(s) in this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position.

Essential Knowledge and Qualification Skills :

Ability to make and present engineering decisions.

Ability to systematically manage numerous projects from initiation through closing phases. Projects include BD and / or supplier resourced deliverables :

Determine and communicate project deliverables.

Develop a work breakdown structure and estimates.

Develop a viable schedule, management plans, and schedule.

Execute and control the project through closure.

Specific specialized engineering skills such as :

Create & critique engineering cost analysis.

Basic tooling design and drafting knowledge.

Analyze and optimize existing processes and ability to create new processes.

Create, analyze, and optimize manufacturing and quality systems.

Basic product, design & prototyping.

Ability to train, create and critique training; Strong interpersonal skills.

Ability to apply comparative statistics.

Software application skills.

Problem solving ability.

Ability to create, review and coordinate test protocols and reports.

Ability to generate engineering proposals.

Oral and written presentation skills.

Ability to lead cross functional teams.

Demonstrated ability to create and execute project plans

Ability to create and control a budget.

Desired Knowledge and Qualification Skills :

Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.

Excellent technical judgment.

Effective communication skills.

Material Science.

Bioengineering principles.

Demonstrated accountability for successful completion of designated tasks.

Team-oriented.

Understanding of disciplined product development processes and quality requirements.

Strong fit with BD values.

Demonstrated ability to apply statistical tools, computer analysis and engineering fundamentals to support sound engineering judgment. Solidworks, Minitab, and FEA (Abaqus / Fluent) experience is preferred.

Design of Experiments (DOE), statistical methods

Knowledge of regulatory and quality requirements (21CFR820.30).

Understanding of failure theory and modes for plastics, elastomers, and metals due to static and time-variable loading conditions.

Experience with clinical studies, human physiology, and simulated product use studies.

Experience with contact and non-contact metrology.

Knowledge of high-volume manufacturing and assembly processes, particularly those of plastic injection molding, metal stamping and automated assembly techniques, including solvent bonding, adhesive bonding, ultrasonic welding, and interference-fitting.

Experience with manufacturing process validation including strategy development, First Article Inspection, and Factory Acceptance Testing.

Required Qualifications :

A bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) preferably in mechanical or Biomed, and four 4-6 years of engineering experience within the medical device or equivalent regulated industry.

Or a master's degree in STEM and two 2 years of engineering experience within the medical device or equivalent regulated industry.

4-6 years of experience with design, development, producing and validating devices creating mechanical systems and models.

Candidates that have experience within the medical device or equivalent regulated industry.

Travel Requirement : 10%

Schedule Requirement : 4 days onsite (Mon-Thurs), 1 day remote (Friday)

Location : Salt Lake City, Utah

Preferred Qualifications :

Master’s degree in STEM.

Physical Demands :

This position is in an office and laboratory environment and requires the incumbent to sit, stand and perform general office functions. The incumbent may also be required to lift up to twenty-five pounds occasionally. The incumbent may be required to stand for extended periods. Bending, stooping, and reaching are also frequently required.

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

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.

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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.

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Primary Work Location

USA UT - Salt Lake City

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