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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. 

Senior Product Development Engineer is responsible for using their technical expertise, collaboration and communication skills, and medical device development knowledge to drive R&D new product development and in market product milestones to completion. In this role, you are expected to translate voice of customer and stakeholder needs into system and product requirements, identify potential hazards and assesses requirements to ensure product compliance to safety and regulatory standards, drive product design architecture definition, proactively identify technical risks and mitigation pathways, lead and perform informal and formal system level requirement verification and user validation, and support engineering teams in developing design specifications for medical device systems with mechanical parts, electronics, software, and/or algorithms. The Senior Product Development Engineer is the technical leader within their project group, driving accountability across R&D disciplines and overseeing assigned R&D milestones to completion to ensure planned project milestones are met. They demonstrate technical excellence, and strive for continuous improvement within product development.

What is expected of you for success in your role?

• Demonstrate knowledge of system-level medical device technology with mechanical parts, electronics, software, and algorithms

• Demonstrate knowledge of the medical device product development lifecycle and standards

• Ability to translate voice of customer and stakeholder needs into system and product requirements

• Responsible for coordination of aspects of system-level new product development and its integration

• Responsible for aspects of informal and formal system level requirement verification and user validation

• Lead aspects of system and product-level feasibility and risks assessments

• Facilitate cross-functional team knowledge sharing and experiences to promote the understanding and resolution of in-market and new product development issues and design changes.

• Lead R&D multi-disciplinary project teams.

• Collaborate with senior technical leads and project managers to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.

• Identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement efforts

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. A post graduate degree is desired.

• 3 years related work experience (or combination of work experience and advanced degrees).

• A strong technical background and experience within systems engineering in the medical device industry (Translation of User/Business Needs to System Requirements, Requirements Management, System Architectural Development, Functional Modeling, Systems Integration, Statistical Test Design, Verification and Validation, Hazards Analysis, and Failure Modes Effects Analysis), and/or other engineering disciplines within the medical device industry, such as mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, or software engineering.

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a cross-functional medical device team.

• Ability to collaborate productively within multi-discipline engineering teams that may consist of mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, software engineers, biomedical engineers, and algorithm engineers to meet planned milestones.

• Excellent cross-functional communication skills, strong technical writing skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated ability to bring clarity to ambiguous areas to drive decisions.

• Demonstrated history of achievement, learning agility, and action orientation.

• Experience with medical device new product development.

• Hands-on experience with Design for Six Sigma and/or experience with experimental design and data analysis.

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/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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