Engineering and R&D Careers
Engineer what’s next in healthcare
Join teams where bright minds, bold thinking and hands-on innovation turn possibilities into real-world impact.
At BD, engineers and researchers work at the heart of discovery, diagnostics and care delivery. Whether you build software, shape new devices or drive scientific breakthroughs, you’ll innovate alongside people who push each other – and healthcare – forward.
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Design, test and engineer solutions that impact care for millions of patients.
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Shape BD innovation by solving problems where the work happens – from labs to manufacturing floors.
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Grow your expertise surrounded by bright, driven talent across R&D, software and engineering.
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Contribute to sustainable product development that prepares BD – and patients – for the future.
Engineering and R&D at BD
Engineering and R&D at BD bring together scientists, engineers, developers and problem-solvers who turn ideas into life-enhancing technologies. Across discovery, diagnostics and delivery, you’ll work in environments where expertise is valued, collaboration fuels progress and your contributions shape the next generation of MedTech solutions.
Whether you’re developing new hardware, designing connected software or improving core manufacturing systems, you’ll join a global, purpose-driven organization with the scale to help your innovations make a difference. Here, your curiosity and rigor fuel meaningful progress for patients around the world.
This is a place where learning is constant, ideas are trusted and individual strengths rise to the surface – supported by in-person collaboration that accelerates development, deepens problem-solving and connects you to the impact of your work.
Why Engineers and Researchers excel at BD
You’ll thrive here because your ideas fuel innovation, your expertise is valued and your growth is intentionally supported.
A culture built for breakthrough innovation
You’ll work with cutting-edge and emerging technologies – including automation, digital connectivity, high-speed precision systems and advanced diagnostic tools – to develop solutions trusted around the world.
Continuous development and real ownership
From BD University to global career mobility and cross-functional collaboration, you’ll have structured opportunities to grow your expertise, build leadership capabilities and take on work that makes a real-world difference.
Work with impact that lasts
Your projects support clinicians, laboratories and healthcare systems globally – strengthening diagnosis, treatment decisions and patient outcomes. What you design and build today shapes care for years to come.
Your impact in Engineering & R&D
In this work, you help bring breakthrough technologies to life – from next-generation drug delivery systems to connected digital workflows. Your insights support product feasibility, design iteration, quality and sustainability.
You’ll be trusted to own complex problems, collaborate with cross-functional teams and apply scientific and engineering rigor that strengthens the safety, performance and reliability of our solutions. Whether solving at the molecular level or optimizing large-scale systems, your work helps make healthcare safer, smarter and more accessible.
The roles you’ll find here
Engineering & R&D at BD brings together a wide range of specialties. No matter your discipline, you’ll find the autonomy, tools and support to grow your expertise and broaden your career.
Research & Development
- R&D Engineer
- Senior Scientist
- Microbiology Scientist / Micro Lab Leader
- R&D Staff Scientist
Software Engineering
- Software Engineer
- Software Quality Engineer
- Front-End Developer
- Director of Software Process Excellence
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Process & Manufacturing Engineer
- Senior Systems Engineer
- Process Development Engineer
Discover Engineering and R&D at BD
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R&D – Pushing scientific
boundariesWork on discovery, product development and product sustainability with teams whose expertise fuels new ideas and breakthrough technologies.
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Software Engineering – Building smart, connected care
Shape digital solutions, user experiences and software-enabled devices that accelerate diagnosis and treatment while activating the full potential of BD's digital capabilities.
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Engineering – Designing and optimizing what the world relies on
From AI-integrated systems to precision manufacturing, engineers at BD work with advanced tools and global teams to deliver high-quality, reliable products at scale.
Programs that accelerate your growth
Engineering Development Program (EDP)
Three year-long rotations across R&D and manufacturing that build broad technical expertise and prepare early-career engineers to lead new product development.
Climber Engineer Leadership Development Program (CLDP)
A 2.5-year rotational experience designed to develop the next generation of technical leaders for the Urology & Critical Care business.
Technology Leadership Development Program (TLDP)
A multi-year STEM rotational program for PHD grads, designed to strengthen technical depth and leadership skills within R&D.
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Knowing you can be helping maybe literally millions, not just in the U.S. but globally – it makes me feel very proud.
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Our products have to be the highest quality possible. I love that am making this possible. When I shut down my laptop at the end of every day, I feel very accomplished.
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The likelihood of someone within your own family using our product is high. Contributing to the creation of products that have the ability to make such a big impact in healthcare is a great feeling.
A culture that lifts Engineers higher
BD has been recognized with multiple awards from the Society of Women Engineers for leadership, technical excellence and community impact – reflecting our commitment to inclusion and engagement and supporting engineering talent around the world.
This recognition highlights the bright minds behind our innovations – and our dedication to building an environment where every engineer can thrive.
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