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Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit- High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we'll give you the opportunity to harness all that's within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we'll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you'll be supported in progressing - whatever your ambitions.

About the role:

The R&D Senior Engineer will support new product development of innovative, minimally invasive endoscopic medical devices by developing new technology, products, materials, processes, or equipment with minimal supervision. Independently, or as a member of a team, develops, directs, and executes plans for a major segment of complex projects from initial concept through design, analysis, and testing to establish technical specifications for designing or modifying products, processes, and materials.

This is an onsite position based in our Austin, Texas office located at 4221 Freidrich Ln, Austin, TX 78744.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Work as part of a cross-functional agile team (e.g. process development, quality, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical and marketing) for exploratory, technology development, and product development processes to ensure project success.
• Coordinate with commercial team to compile user requirements from physicians and the medical community and translate these requirements into technical product requirements.
• Consistently generate innovative and unique solutions to market needs, including development of prototypes for evaluation and refinement.
• Design of components and complex mechanical assemblies, including detailed drawings, for products, tooling, and fixtures.
• Develop, execute, and support design characterization activities, test method development, and verification and validation activities, including delivery of reports and similar documentation.
• As required, assist and lead in R&D sustaining and manufacturing transfer activities.
• Work with engineers, technicians, machinists, and designers to coordinate and complete assigned tasks and projects including creating working prototypes, specifications, documentation, and project timelines for new products or product revisions; take initiative to update leadership on work status or problems with recommendations for improvement or correction.
• Work in compliance with quality systems, including design control and document control, in coordination with the Quality Assurance, Clinical and Risk Management functions.
• Complete tasks in an efficient manner consistent with quality and corporate objectives; independently determine day-to-day tasks.
• Coordinates, manages, and documents project goals and progress and recommends appropriate revisions.
• May train and/or provide work direction to technicians and entry-level engineers.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience (medical device preferred).
• Self-motivated with strong history of solving technical problems of varying complexity.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate with team members.
• CAD modeling and Drafting experience.
• Demonstrated technical writing skillset (e.g. protocols, reports, test methods, characterization plans)
• Passion for learning about the relevant anatomy, understanding clinical use scenarios, and solving problems for end users.
• Ability to travel intermittently to meet the needs of the business.

Preferred qualifications:

• Strong design skills and mechanical engineering skillset.
• Design Control experience, including verification and validation.
• Knowledge of part manufacturing processes & tooling methodologies (e.g. quick prototyping, 3D printing, plastic injection molding, machining, extruding, laser cutting, and similar processes).
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks.
• Knowledge of Quality systems and statistical process controls.
• Knowledge of part manufacturing processes & tooling methodologies.
• Knowledge of DFMA (design for manufacturing and assembly) principles.

Requisition ID:581556

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substancetesting requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a drug test as a pre-employment requirement. The goal of the drug testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.

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!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. Boston Scientific is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Boston Scientific maintains a prohibited substance free workplace. Pursuant to Va. Code * 2.2-4312 (2000), Boston Scientific is providing notification that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the workplace and that violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company's policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.