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Purpose:
Join our team as a Senior R&D Mechanical Engineer and contribute to the innovation and commercialization of cutting-edge medical devices at Boston Scientific, Clonmel. We seek a passionate individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to take on pivotal roles in advancing medical technology. You will work with a talented cross-disciplinary team to drive projects from concept to commercialization, ensuring high-quality and safe products. Apply today to make a lasting impact in a dynamic and inclusive environment.
As a Senior R&D Mechanical Engineer, you will play a key role in the New Product Development group, focusing on project assignments that drive the innovation and commercialization of complex medical device assemblies. You will work with a talented cross-disciplinary team to support both new and existing products.
Key Responsibilities:
Provides support to help lead project teams in design standards assessments, product design, preparation of specifications, device risk assessment, test method development, report preparation, and test documentation.
Plans and schedules project deliverables to meet timelines.
Leads the Design and coordinates standard engineering tests and experiments.
Oversees the preparation of standard reports/documentation. Responsible for engineering documentation.
Demonstrates unwavering commitment to patient safety and product quality.
Proficient in and understands the use of Solidworks or equivalent 3D solid modelling software.
Reviews and approves 2D product drawings adhering to recognized industry standards including an understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
Owns the mechanical design, specializing in industrial product design, contemporary fabrication techniques, and design for manufacturability, encompassing the entire product lifecycle of medical devices is high desirable.
Familiar with mechanical design utilizing Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
Knowledge of IEC 60601 Mechanical Safety Design standards.
Applies professional concepts, company policies, and procedures to analyse data or situations, exercising judgment to recommend effective solutions to challenges.
Actively contribute to project teams by participating in activities such as design standards assessments, product design, specification preparation, device risk assessment, test method development, report preparation, and test documentation.
Plan and schedule your activities independently to meet project timelines effectively.
Design and coordinate standard engineering tests and experiments.
Summarize, analyse, and draw conclusions from test results, preparing reports and documentation for the technical community.
Collaborate closely with process development, quality, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical, and marketing teams to ensure project success.
Develop innovative solutions for complex problems by designing tools and fixtures for current and new products.
Exercise judgment within established practices and policies to select methods and techniques for the design of tools and fixtures.?
Key Role Requirements:
Proficient in design control documentation, including design inputs and outputs, design review, and design change management.
Experience with mechanical design throughout the product lifecycle of medical devices.
Familiarity with design control software tools, such as Cognition Cockpit, is highly desired.
Commitment to patient safety and product quality, ensuring compliance with the Quality Policy and all relevant processes and procedures.
Proficiency in Solidworks or equivalent 3D solid modeling software, and capable of producing 2D product drawings adhering to industry standards.
Foundational understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
Experience in mechanical design utilizing 3D solid modeling software, with specialization in industrial product design, contemporary fabrication techniques, and design for manufacturability.
Knowledge of mechanical design principles, including Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and IEC 60601 Mechanical Safety Design standards.
Desirable experience with numerical simulation using advanced design tools.
Apply professional concepts and company policies to analyze data or situations, recommending effective solutions.
Plan, organize, and prioritize daily work activities independently, ensuring alignment with schedules and objectives, while seeking guidance when necessary.
Minimum Qualifications:
Hands-on experience as a design and project engineer in the regulated medical device industry, responsible for new implantable device designs, materials, equipment, and processes.
5+ years of work experience with a Hons bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or biomedical engineering.
3+ years of work experience with a Master's degree in mechanical engineering or biomedical engineering.
1+ year(s) of work experience with a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering.
Requisition ID:586268
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!
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