Engineer, Sr R&D

at  Boston Scientific Corporation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Medical device experience
• Strong in SolidWorks, Mechanical Acumen
• Experience translating customer needs to product requirements
• Demonstrated technical decision making
• Proven success with delivering concepts to manufacturing
  Requisition ID: 593459
  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!

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Endoscopy R&D team at Boston Scientific is building a Sustaining Engineering team located in Coyol, Costa Rica. We are seeking talented people who are passionate about building a career in R&D. This engineering role improves existing products, materials and processes, and solves problems of high complexity. With limited supervision/guidance this engineer compiles, analyzes, and reports operational, test, and research data to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified products.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Consistently generates innovative and unique solutions to market needs and submits idea disclosures. Work is expected to result in the development of refined products, processes or equipment.
• Successfully completes complex engineering work in one or more of the following: technology development, product design and development, test of materials or products, preparation of specifications, process study, research investigation (animal and clinical studies), and report preparation.
• Selects techniques to solve complex problems and make sound design recommendations.
• Summarizes, analyzes, and draws conclusions from complex test results.
• Designs and prepares complex reports to communicate results to technical community.
• Designs and coordinates complex engineering tests and experiments.
• Coordinates, manages, and documents project goals and progress and recommends appropriate revisions.
• Assesses the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering evaluation tests, products or equipment.
• Interfaces with Physicians/Cath Lab personnel to obtain feedback on concepts and performance of new devices.
• Translates customer needs into product requirements and design specifications.
• Responsible for engineering documentation.
• Works cooperatively with process development, quality, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical, and marketing on complex projects to ensure project success.
• May train and/or provide work direction to technicians and engineers.
• Mentor and guide teams to solve problems and make complex decisions.Demonstrates PDP/TPD system knowledge through delivery of high quality and high impact deliverables.