JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The R&D Engineer II will be a key contributor on a R&D team within Medication Delivery Solutions, Injection Systems. The individual in this position will have understanding and exposure to a wide application of technical principles, theories and concepts. The R&D Engineer II provides solutions that are imaginative, thorough and practical to a wide range of complex problems.

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering +1-5 years of experience in technical area.
• Extensive knowledge of engineering fundamentals.
• Knowledge in R&D functional planning, requirement generation and technical (DFSS/Design/Multi-functional) reviews for all product development phases.
• Experience with project management, prioritizing and multi-tasking skills to work within tight deadlines.
• Proficient in solid modeling (Creo, SolidWorks or equivalent).
• Experience effectively and clearly communicating concepts, and ideas to other individuals and teams.
• Experience with fixture design including basic machining considerations and developing test methods.
• Exposure to Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA).
• Familiarity with Six Sigma (DMAIC) practices, and Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodologies.
• History of applying strong creative, analytical and problem solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Medical device industry experience
• New product development or sustaining engineering (legacy products) experience.
• Manufacturing experience

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.

• Works under the supervision of manager/staff engineers and project leaders to provide solutions for technical problems of increasing scope and complexity.
• Develop mechanical designs/solutions based on engineering analysis to meet performance requirements.
• Analyze design variations, part assembly/disassembly, performance anomalies, etc
• Design and perform experimental tests within scope of project responsibilities and ensure conformance with scientific methods and procedures.
• Contributes as an extended team member on a project of considerable significance or leads smaller scope projects.
• Supports material/design/process changes to the product line through design control process, with well-documented research/analyses.
• Demonstrates accountability for successful and timely completion of designated tasks.
• Develops technical solutions to engineering problems using sound engineering principles, utilizing experimental, computational and analytical methods.
• Designs and develops in vivo and in vitro models to evaluate product features & improvements.
• Applies innovative and logical risk based approach to product development challenges with the capacity for original thinking.
• Develops robust test methods, design test fixtures and execute measurement system analysis.
• Ensures compliance with BD quality policies, procedures, and practices through appropriate communication, training and education of sound quality assurance principles.
• Plans, implements and analyzes design of experiments (DOE).
• Writes implements and leads bench studies, tolerance stack up analysis, design verification, validation, vendor interactions, materials specifications and component specifications.
• Performs data analysis using statistical tools, regression analyses and develop transfer functions.
• Collects, records, reports, interprets and analyzes data, presents results to peers and business leadership.
• Provides advanced engineering skills and product evaluation support to the platform toward building cases for new opportunities.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of products and processes relating to specimen collection through formal and informal training, technical review, customer visits and general business exposure.
• Author protocols and reports including engineering studies and design verification activities.