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About the role: At Boston Scientific, our products and technologies are used to diagnose or treat a wide range of medical conditions. We continue to innovate in key areas and are extending our innovations into new geographies and high-growth adjacency markets. In Interventional Cardiology Therapies, we offer a broad range of products across our Coronary Therapies, Interventional Heart Failure, and Structural Heart franchises. As we look to our future, we are investing in a broad range of early-stage development in Interventional Heart Failure. At Boston Scientific, we have a long history of product innovation and a robust product line and pipeline for continued growth.
This is an exciting opportunity to join Boston Scientific as a Principal R&D Engineer for our Interventional Cardiology Therapies division with impact across an early-stage, multi-generation platform.
This Principal Engineer role will provide support and leadership to early-stage development of a complex interventional heart failure (i.e. pVAD) and structural heart systems. Ideate and prove out feasibility while capturing critical intellectual property to solidify our freedom to continue in further stage development. Utilize Solidworks (or other analytical software tools) to develop prototypes and build physical models for testing and demonstration. This position will provide key decision-making evidence and recommendations to quickly drive down-selection of solutions. Drive technology evolution into the product, with a fast-fail and collaborative approach to product development. Work across multiple design/product workstreams in a capacity to resolve complex problems with robust technical solutions. Exercise independent judgment in developing product requirements, methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Solutions require an in-depth system knowledge and the ability to apply that knowledge in new and innovative ways. Has expert knowledge of the impact of various solutions on the business. Defines projects and work tasks based on identified strategy and goals. Key Responsibilities: Be hands-on. Predict, analyze, build and verify. Make ideas come to life! Works with cross-functional engineering teams to develop prototype hardware. Plans and executes laboratory and preclinical research to prove feasibility of concepts and ensure robust technology performance that meets customer needs and global regulatory approval requirements. Develops and supports physician partnerships Participates in the development of others by facilitating training and providing feedback and guidance. Writes and submits intellectual property (patents). Maintains detailed documentation throughout all phases of research and development. Provides clear communication to stakeholders at key technical updates. Required Qualifications: 7+ Years with BS, 5-7 Years with MS, 3-5 Years with PhD Degree in Engineering Experience with algorithm development & data analysis for physiologic signals Demonstrated strong cross-functional collaboration, influence without authority, and project/task management enabling highly effective teams Passion for understanding and solving problems for end users Strong written and oral communication skills Ability to work independently to plan and schedule own activities necessary to meet timelines Preferred Qualifications: PhD in Electrical or Biomedical Engineering Proven self-starter who runs towards critical issues, ambiguous requirements, or loosely defined challenges with a demonstrated ability to rally teams to achieve business results. Requisition ID: 583651
Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance testing 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.
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