R&D Development Engineer II

R&D Development Engineer II

Boston Scientific is seeking a highly creative and strategically minded Research & Development Engineer II within our Active implantable Systems (AIS) group. This role will support the development of design, testing, and processing of novel sensor technology and associated devices to treat heart failure. The AIS group includes technologies that monitor, support diagnosis and treat irregular heart rhythms, heart failure, and sudden cardiac arrest. AIS provides devices and therapies for a patient's entire continuum of care, from diagnostic to treatment. This division strives to innovate and create a paradigm shift that can solve unmet clinical needs and change what is possible for patients.

Work Mode: At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows an onsite work model, requiring employees to be in our local office at four days per week. Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA for this position at this time.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Own and drive significant portions of design development activities related to mechanical and electrical systems within a new therapy space.
• Work within small and focused teams to drive ideation, prototyping, evaluation, and efficient decision making.
• Provide strong technical subject matter expertise in the area of chemical sensor device design.
• Be hands-on and engaged with the project team, driving multiple technical lanes simultaneously and prioritizing appropriately.
• Will interface with Physicians/customers to obtain product and design feedback.
• Executes the development deliverables associated with the TDP and Quality Systems.
• Understand implantable and/or patch-based chemical sensing for tracking human physiology, clinical use cases and user interface requirements to drive design decisions.
• Develop a strong internal and external network, leveraging that network to deliver results on critical programs.
• Provide technical guidance to technicians/entry/mid-level engineers.
• Be a strong team player, collaborating across process development, quality, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical, and marketing on complex projects to ensure project success.

Required qualifications:

• BS in Mechanical, Biomedical, or related Engineering field.
• Required minimum years of work experience (primarily in medical device or related field): 2+ years with BS or 0+ years with MS.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical solutions on a large-scale development program.
• Strong technical knowledge and experience in the mechanical and/or electrical design of chemical sensor technology space.
• Solid clinical knowledge and experience in physiologic monitoring.
• Experience managing technical aspects of projects as a member of a cross-functional team.
• Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations based on technical inputs from multiple and varied sources.
• A proven ability to deliver robust technical solutions to complex engineering problems.

Preferred qualifications:

• MS in related technical field.
• Class II or Class III Medical Device product development experience.
• Advanced experimental design and statistical analysis knowledge.
• Knowledge and experience in advanced prototyping and fabrication techniques.
• Excellent organizational, communication and collaboration skills.