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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. 

The R&D team is seeking a very hardworking and passionate individual to help us identify and implement innovative solutions to address current and future health care needs in the Peripheral Vascular Access markets. Within BD Medication Delivery Solutions (MDS) Research & Development, the associate in this position will be part of the Vascular Access Device R&D team. Our R&D Engineer's are responsible for developing and implementing new product designs, product improvements, and critical component changes for high volume, disposable medical devices.

The preferred candidate will have strong technical design skills, excellent written and oral skills, and leadership abilities. This candidate should possess a strong capability to interpret and ensure compliance with all local, state, federal and BD safety regulations, quality policies, standard processes and procedures through appropriate communication, training, and education. Other duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Technical Product Design:

• Design and development product systems, subsystem and components by understanding design space with design options and tradeoffs, managing critical parameters, using design for manufacturing principles as well as geometric dimensioning and tolerancing tools.

• Identify the best tools and approaches to effectively solve engineering problems to develop, optimize and/or analyze designs by applying the appropriate mix of first principles, analytical, computational and experimental methods.

• Ensure the implementation and rigor of product development processes and design control procedures.

• Support the evaluation and assessment of new technologies, intellectual property, products, processes and industry trends that can or have the potential to impact our business strategies.

• Contribute to a culture of innovation by proactively generating novel concepts for new products and enhancements to current product performance.

• Support current products in terms of quality, manufacturing, supply continuity and cost improvement.

• Support execution of technical and/or cross-functional project work.

• Understand customer needs through literature review, customer interviews, direct observation, competitive analysis, prototype evaluation, and clinical/simulated use studies.

• Write detailed technical reports based on design verification analysis/testing for design changes and product design activities.

• Develop and implement test methods which specify measurement equipment, test set-up, measurement systems analysis, and data analysis.

• Develop realistic and actionable design plans.

Organizational Development:

• Proactively develop, maintain & share technical knowledge in specialized area(s), remaining up to date on current trends and best practices.

• Develop and apply innovative approaches to ensure the effective capture, retention and communication of technical and project knowledge generated (tacit & implicit).

• Effectively collaborate with laboratory technicians and support staff.

• Ensure compliance with BD quality policies, procedures and practices as well as with all local, state, federal and BD safety regulations, policies and procedures.

Desired Qualifications:

• BS degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or a closely related engineering degree required).

• A Master’s degree in engineering is preferred.

• Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience or equivalent is required with a strong preference for least 5 years in product development and design experience in medical devices / products integrating hardware and software.

• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills. 

• Excellent technical judgment. 

• Strong communication skills. 

• Demonstrated accountability for successful completion of designated tasks.

• Team oriented. 

• Understanding of disciplined product development processes and quality requirements. 

• Strong fit with BD values.

Experience to include:

• Experience in systems engineering or related fields.

• Experience in developing project / technical development plans.

• Design control experience.

• Developed understanding of DOE and statistical methods.

• Experience with clinical studies, human physiology, and simulated product use studies.

• Experience with contact and non-contact metrology.

• Demonstrated ability to utilize statistical tools, computer analysis and engineering fundamentals to support sound engineering judgment. Solidworks, Minitab, and FEA (Abaqus / Fluent) experience is preferred.

• Knowledge of high-volume manufacturing and assembly processes, particularly those of plastic injection molding, metal stamping and automated assembly techniques, including solvent bonding, adhesive bonding, ultrasonic welding, and interference-fitting.

• Understanding of failure theory and modes for plastics, elastomers, and metals due to static and time-variable loading conditions.

• Experience with manufacturing process validation including strategy development, First Article Inspection, Factory Acceptance Testing, and IQ/OQ/PQ’s.

• Knowledge of disciplined product development processes, regulatory and quality requirements such as 21CFR820.30

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.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.  

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.  

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status. 

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