R&D Engineer II

Job Opportunity at BD

We are the people who give possibilities purpose. 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.

Job Description

Scope and Impact of Position:

Direct responsibility for both product design, development of new and improved products as well as provide leadership and oversight of cross-functional team(s) to launch products in global markets.

Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional teams to successfully launch new medical device products in global markets, ensuring alignment across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and commercial functions.
• Drive product design and development using concurrent engineering principles, ensuring alignment with design objectives and customer/user needs. Oversee prototype development, testing activities, and design control processes (e.g., DFMEA, verification & validation), while defining product specifications, materials, and processes. Collaborate with clinicians and external partners to refine product designs, support production scale-up, and identify opportunities for innovation and cost improvements.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets while communicating progress, risks, and key decisions to leadership and stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements:

• BS degree in Engineering with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience.

• Complete knowledge of the product development process, engineering principles, concepts, and application.

• Demonstrated and continuous track record of contributing to the development of new products with exposure to all elements from concept to commercialization.

• Utilizes technical knowledge to lead the Development and design of products and processes, performs tests, generates technical documents and analyzes problems with limited supervision on projects consisting of moderate technical risk.

Preferred Requirements:

• Provides technical solutions to a wide range of problems of a moderate to high complexity.

• Makes decisions that require choosing between options to solve moderate to complex technical problems.

• Ability to travel approximately up to 25%.

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?

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 healthcare. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.

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.

Primary Work Location

USA RI - Warwick

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