Senior R&D Engineer

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.

Advancing possibilities for a brighter tomorrow

We are seeking a Senior R&D Engineer on a permanent basis to join our team.

Boston Scientific Clonmel is at the forefront of some of the industry’s most complex medical devices. We work at the cutting edge of technology to make a world of difference in patients’ lives, pushing the boundaries of today’s innovations that lead to tomorrow’s medical solutions. You will be joining a team developing state-of-the-art medical equipment with a true emphasis on patient safety and product quality to make a real difference. Our dedication to advancing science for life helps patients around the globe live longer, healthier lives.

As a world leader in the medical device industry, we are continuously striving to improve the quality of patient care and as a result our products are constantly evolving. We are actively looking for R&D engineers with enthusiasm and energy who want to work at the forefront of the medical device industry within a highly motivated, collaborative, and experienced team.

Boston Scientific Neuromodulation technologies help patients manage chronic pain and neurological conditions. Our solutions include WaveWriter Alpha™ Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) Systems to treat chronic pain and Vercise Genus™ Deep Brain Stimulation Systems to treat movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease.

There is no one-size-fits-all treatment for pain and neurological conditions. At Boston Scientific Neuromodulation, we’re dedicated to working closely with physicians and patients to develop a broad range of solutions that are meaningful, industry-leading, and customizable to improve the quality of life for people across the globe.

We are looking for an innovative Senior R&D Engineer to join our team. You will research, design, develop, and test medical devices. The ideal candidate has a background in mechanical or biomedical engineering and a strong track record of impactful contributions. This role is based in our facility in Clonmel Ireland.

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• Support new product development (NPD) from concept through design, prototyping, testing, and validation
  
• Engage physicians, patients, sales reps, marketing, and others to collect feedback for devices under development
  
• Support sustaining engineering activities, includingrootcauseanalysis, failure investigation, and product improvementsand product performance
  
• Provide integration support, ensuring compatibility between systemsand performing gap analysis between BSC andnew business unit’sproductlife cycle.
  
• Collaboratecrossfunctionallywithprocess development, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams
  
• Create specifications and perform engineering analyses
  
• Supportandanalyseproject scopes and schedules
  
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, trends, and competition.
  
• Deliver designs that meet goals such as performance, standards, manufacturability, reliability, and cost.
  
• Generate regulatory audit worthy design and risk management documentation
  
• Support design for manufacturability, testability,reliabilityand costrequirements
  
• Generate andmaintaintechnical documentation, including design files, test reports, and procedures
  
• Support verification and validation testing, regulatory compliance, and design reviews
  

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• Hons Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
  
• Minimum5years’ experience in the medical device industry or other similarly regulatedfieldorM.S. inMechanical Engineeringand +3years of experience in medical devicemechanicaldesign
  
• Experience working with international standards such as IEC 60601,IEC 61000,ISO 14708,or similar.
  

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• Experience as a hands-on design engineer in the medical device industry, responsible for new implantable and external device designs,surgical tools, access instruments, or handheld and wearable devices,materials, equipment, and processes
  
• Demonstrate broad knowledge of design controls and risk management
  
• Hands-on experienceutilizingSolidWorks 3D CAD and drafting standards (e.g., ANSI Y14.5)
  
• StrongunderstandingofGD&T, hands on experience preferred
  
• Experience executing projects through commercial launch
  
• Animal studies, preclinical studies, cadaver lab, fieldresearchand clinical studies to evaluate the usability and performance of designed products
  

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• Strong communications and time management abilities.
  
• Strong technical knowledge ofmechanicaldesignprinciples
  
• Lab skills and experiencewithprototyping, general test equipment setupfor mechanicaltesting.
  
• Expert in Failure Analysis.
  
• Requirement’sadherenceprinciples and understanding (product specifications, etc.).
  
• In all actions,demonstratesa primary commitment to patient safety and product quality bymaintainingcompliancetothe Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.
  
• Must haveexcellentcommunication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Provide Technical supportand leadershipasrequired, to technology and product development teams.
  
• Must be a self-starter, manageowntime and prioritize tasks based on business priorities.
  
• Previousexperience in the technical mentorship of junior engineers
  

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific 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 recognise that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative. It is essential in advancing science for life and improving patient health. 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 is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with a disability. xcfaprz Should you require a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please email .