Senior Research & Development Engineer - R&D

Job Description Summary:

Drive the design and development of product systems, subsystems, and components by understanding design space with design options and tradeoffs, managing critical parameters, using design for manufacture principles, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing tools. Integrate product systems and subsystems to meet business objectives by addressing targeted customer needs and product requirements under defined cost targets. Identify and utilize the best tools and approaches to effectively solve engineering problems to develop and optimize designs by leveraging an appropriate mix of first principles, analytical, computational, and experimental methods. Ensure implementation and rigor of product development processes and design control procedures. Support the evaluation and assessment of new technologies, intellectual property, products, processes, and industry trends that can impact business strategies. Support current products in terms of quality, manufacturing, supply continuity, and cost improvement. Support the execution of technical and/or cross-functional project work. Understand customer needs through literature review, customer interviews, direct observation, competitive analysis, prototype evaluation, and clinical/simulated use studies. Translate customer needs into engineering requirements and specific product, packaging, and process specifications. Analyze design solutions using engineering first principles and advanced engineering methods such as FEA. Write detailed technical reports based on design verification analysis/testing for design changes and product design activities. Develop and execute test methods specifying measurement equipment, test setup, measurement systems analysis, and data analysis. Ensure efficient and effective transition from product development to high-volume manufacturing in locations worldwide. Effectively collaborate with laboratory technicians and support staff. Ensure compliance with BD quality policies, procedures, and practices, as well as with all local, state, federal, and BD safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Proactively develop, maintain, and share technical knowledge in specialized areas, remaining up-to-date on current trends and best practices. Mentor and motivate team members and junior associates, ensuring effective cross-functional communication and engagement. Develop and apply innovative approaches to ensure the effective capture, retention, communication, and sharing of technical and project knowledge generated (tacit & implicit).

Qualifications:

Master's degree in Engineering (any) or related field of study and four (4) years of experience in the job offered or related occupation in which the required experience was gained. In lieu of a Master's degree in Engineering (any) or related field of study and four (4) years of experience, the employer will also accept a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (any) or related field of study and six (6) years of experience in the job offered or related occupation in which the required experience was gained. Must have demonstrated experience with: Product design and development in medical devices/products; Design for Six Sigma; SolidWorks, Minitab or FEA (Abaqua or Fluent); writing invention disclosures, patent applications, patents and publications; DOE and statistical methods; Failure theory and modes for plastics, elastomers and metals due to static and time-variable loading conditions; clinical studies, human physiology and simulated produce use studies; contact and non-contact metrology; manufacturing and assembly processes (plastic injection molding, metal stamping and automated assembly techniques including solvent bonding, adhesive bonding, ultrasonic welding and interference-fitting); manufacturing process validation, including strategy development, First Article Inspection, Factory Acceptance Testing and IQ/OQ/PQ's; and product development processes, regulatory and quality requirements including 21CFR820.30.

Primary Work Location:

9450 South State Street, Sandy, UT 84070

Additional Locations:

N/A

Work Shift:

Not Specified

To apply, submit a resume to https://bdx.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/EXTERNAL_CAREER_SITE_USA, OR mail resume to Becton, Dickinson and Company, Attn: BDHR - DT, 3750 Torrey View Ct, San Diego, CA 92130, OR submit a resume to https://jobs.utah.gov/index.html. Must reference Job Title & Job Code: R-549550. EOE.

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Primary Work Location
USA UT - Sandy

Additional Locations

Work Shift