Associate Staff Engineer

Job Description

The R&D team is seeking a highly talented and passionate individual to help us identify and implement innovative solutions to address current and future health care needs in the Peripheral Intravenous Catheter (PIVC) and Vascular Access markets. Within BD Medication Delivery Solutions (MDS) Research & Development, the associate in this position will be part of the Peripheral Interventional (PIVC) Catheter Solutions Product Development team. Our Associate Staff R&D Engineers are responsible for leading, developing, and implementing new product designs and critical component changes for high volume, disposable medical devices.Technical Product Design:As a technical subject matter expert, drive design and development of medical product systems, subsystem and components by understanding design space with design options and tradeoffs, managing critical parameters, using design for manufacture principles as well as geometric dimensioning and tolerancing tools.Integrate product systems and subsystems to meet business objectives by addressing customer needs and product requirements under defined cost targets.Identify the best tools and approaches to effectively solve engineering problems to develop/optimize designs by leveraging appropriate mix of first principles / analytical, computational and experimental methods.Ensure implementation and rigor of product development processes and design control procedures.Support evaluation and assessment of new technologies, intellectual property, products, processes and industry trends that can or have the potential to impact our business strategies.Support current products in terms of quality, manufacturing, supply continuity and cost improvement.Lead execution of technical and/or cross-functional project work.Contribute to a culture of innovation by proactively generating novel concepts for new products and enhancements to current product performance.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 into specific product, packaging and process specifications.Analyze design solutions using engineering first principles and advanced engineering methods such as FEAWrite detailed technical reports based on design verification analysis/testing for design changes and product design activitiesDevelop and execute test methods which specify measurement equipment, test set-up, measurement systems analysis, and data analysisDevelop realistic and actionable design plans.Mentor junior engineers and technicians in the execution of R&D project deliverables. Follow the Design Control process for medical devices and ensure compliance with all local, state, federal, international, and internal safety regulations, policies, and procedures.Lead and contribute towards Product Innovations & Intellectual Property generationProject and Cross-Functional Leadership:Demonstrate strong accountability for successful completion of designated tasksDevelop project schedules and demonstrate strong accountability for successful completion of projects/programs and team deliverablesEnsure efficient and effective transition from research to development to high volume manufacturing in locations throughout the worldProvide project leadership to cross-functional teams comprising QA, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing, and Manufacturing team membersEffectively lead and direct the work of other engineers and laboratory techniciansEnsure compliance with BD quality policies, procedures and practices as well as with all local, state, federal and BD safety regulations, policies and proceduresOrganizational Development:Proactively develop, maintain & share technical knowledge in specialized area(s), remaining up-to-date on current trends and best practices.Actively lead, mentor and motivate team members and junior associates, while also ensuring effective cross-functional communication and engagementDevelop and apply innovative approaches to ensure the effective capture, retention and communication of technical and project knowledge generated (tacit & implicit).Primary Work LocationIND Bangalore - Technology Campus Additional LocationsWork Shift,

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