Job Description Summary

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 are seeking a skilled and experienced R&D Staff Engineer to serve as a Technical Lead within our New Product Development and Sustaining Engineering efforts. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in a cross-functional environment and is passionate about driving technical excellence in medical device development. The position includes leadership responsibilities, including oversight of a small team of direct reports.

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. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead the technical strategy, architecture, and execution of development projects across high-volume consumables and associated systems.

• Coordinate cross-functional engineering efforts across mechanical, biomedical, electrical, software, and systems disciplines.

• Collaborate with project leadership on work breakdown structures, schedules, and budgets.

• Ensure robust design verification and support design validation activities.

• Interface with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and regulatory teams to ensure successful product delivery.

• Mentor junior engineers and manage performance and development of direct reports.

• Contribute to test method development, design tolerance definition, and reliability testing.

• Support sustaining engineering activities, including root cause analysis and design improvements.

• Apply systems engineering principles, including requirements traceability, interface definition, and system-level architecture, to ensure cohesive product development.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering.

• Demonstrated experience as a technical lead on cross-functional engineering projects.

• Strong understanding of design controls, verification/validation, and risk management.

• Experience with people management, mentoring, and team development.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience working on both high-volume consumables and capital equipment product lines.

• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in product development, preferably in medical devices.

• Familiarity with embedded systems, software development, and electronics—able to collaborate effectively with experts in these domains.

• Knowledge of design for manufacturability, cost optimization, and reliability engineering.

• Proficiency in CAD software, particularly SolidWorks, for modeling, design iteration, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

• Exposure to regulatory requirements (FDA, ISO 13485) and quality systems.

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.

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 Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to 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, and other legally-protected characteristics.

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Primary Work Location

USA GA - Covington BMD

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Work Shift

PR 800am-430pm M-F (United States of America)