Becton, Dickinson and Company

R&D Staff Engineer I

Becton, Dickinson and Company$135K — $216K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering or related discipline.
  • 8+ years of experience for a BS, 5+ years for an MS, or 3+ years for a PhD in a technical area.
  • Strong technical judgment with leadership skills in R&D product development.
  • Knowledge of diagnostic platforms, particularly in Core Laboratory settings.
  • Experience in leading cross-functional teams and guiding technical problem-solving.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as R&D Lead for new product development and engineering projects.
  • Guide major program completion and take on project leadership roles.
  • Develop innovative solutions to complex engineering problems using analytical methods.
  • Design and evaluate in vivo and in vitro models for product features and improvements.
  • Ensure compliance with quality assurance principles throughout product development processes.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
  • Paid time off including required State leaves and educational assistance.
  • Well-being resources including mental health support programs and wellness incentives.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Responsibilities:
  • Works under general direction.
  • Serve as R&D Lead on New product development and product engineering initiatives
  • Guides the successful completion of major programs and may function in project leadership role.
  • Independently determines and develops approach to solutions.
  • Represents the organization as the prime technical contact on contracts and projects.
  • Supports material/design/process changes to the product line through design control process, with well-documented research/analyses.
  • Demonstrates accountability for successful and timely completion of designated tasks.
  • Develops technical solutions to complex problems using sound engineering principles, utilizing experimental, computational and analytical methods.
  • Designs and develops in vivo and in vitro models to evaluate product features & improvements.
  • Applies innovative & logical risk based approach to product development challenges with the capacity for original thinking.
  • Develops robust test methods, design test fixtures and execute measurement system analysis.
  • Ensures compliance with BD quality policies, procedures, and practices through appropriate communication, training and education of sound quality assurance principles.
  • Plans, executes and analyzes design of experiments (DOE).
  • Writes implements and leads bench studies, tolerance stack up analysis, design verification, validation, vendor interactions, materials specifications and component specifications.
  • Performs data analysis using statistical tools, regression analyses and develop transfer functions.
  • Collects, records, reports, interprets and analyzes data, presents results to peers and business leadership.
  • Provides advanced engineering skills and product evaluation support to the platform toward building business cases for new opportunities.


Education:
  • Bachelors/Masters/PhD in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering or related Engineering discipline.


Experience:
  • B.S.: 8+ years of experience in technical area
  • M.S.: 5+ years of experience in technical area
  • Ph.D.: 3+ years of experience in technical area


Required Skills:
  • Strong technical judgment and extensive technical leadership skills.
  • Knowledge of diagnostic platforms in Core Laboratory and ability to develop solutions that address instrument compatibility needs.
  • Demonstrated capability of leading R&D product development/lifecycle projects.
  • Experience in guiding team/individuals to develop technical solutions to complex problems.
  • Sound knowledge of engineering first principles.
  • Strong technical judgment and technical leadership skills.
  • R&D functional planning, requirement generation and technical (DFSS/Design/Cross functional) reviews for all product development phases.
  • Strong project management, prioritizing and multi-tasking skills to work within tight deadlines.
  • Proficient in solid modeling (Pro/E, SolidWorks or equivalent)
  • Ability to effectively and clearly communicate concepts, ideas and knowledge to other individuals and teams.
  • Experience in directing associates and leading small cross-functional groups is required.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Project.
  • Disciplined phase-gate product development processes & project planning.
  • Proficiency with fixture design including basic machining considerations and developing test methods.
  • Understanding of Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA).
  • Knowledge of Six Sigma (DMAIC) practices, and Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodologies.
  • Product development considerations for tightly controlled, high-volume manufacturing process.
  • Strong creative, analytical and problem solving skills required.
  • Good written & verbal communication skills.


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.

Health and Well-being Benefits
  • Medical coverage
  • Health Savings Accounts
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Hospital Care Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Accidental Injury Insurance
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Short-term disability coverage
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Long-term care with life insurance

Other Well-being Resources
  • Anxiety management program
  • Wellness incentives
  • Sleep improvement program
  • Diabetes management program
  • Virtual physical therapy
  • Emotional/mental health support programs
  • Weight management programs
  • Gastrointestinal health program
  • Substance use management program
  • Musculoskeletal surgery, cancer treatment, and bariatric surgery benefit

Retirement and Financial Well-being
  • BD 401(k) Plan
  • BD Deferred Compensation and Restoration Plan
  • 529 College Savings Plan
  • Financial counseling
  • Baxter Credit Union (BCU)
  • Daily Pay
  • College financial aid and application guidance

Life Balance Programs
  • Paid time off (PTO), including all required State leaves
  • Educational assistance/tuition reimbursement
  • MetLife Legal Plan
  • Group auto and home insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • Commuter benefits
  • Discounts on products and services
  • Academic Achievement Scholarship
  • Service Recognition Awards
  • Employer matching donation
  • Workplace accommodations

Other Life Balance Programs
  • Adoption assistance
  • Backup day care and eldercare
  • Support for neurodivergent adults, children, and caregivers
  • Caregiving assistance for elderly and special needs individuals
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Support for fertility, birthing, postpartum, and age-related hormonal changes

Leave Programs
  • Bereavement leaves
  • Military leave
  • Personal leave
  • Family and Medical Leave (FML)
  • Jury and Witness Duty Leave


Required Skills

Optional Skills

Primary Work Location
USA NJ - Franklin Lakes

Additional Locations

Work Shift
NA (United States of America)
At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You."

Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed.

Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.

Salary Range Information
$135,500.00 - $216,800.00 USD Annual

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