Senior R&D Engineer-Sustaining

Location: US-MA-Marlborough Hybrid work model: employees must work in the local office at least three days per week. About the role Join our Endoscopy Sustaining R&D team where engineers improve and optimize released products, solve complex technical challenges, and ensure Endoscopy technologies meet the needs of patients, physicians, and the business throughout their lifecycle. This Senior R&D Engineer (P4) will lead complex engineering activities, drive product and process improvements, and collaborate across functions to protect the Endoscopy portfolio. Your responsibilities will include Lead and support sustaining R&D activities for Endoscopy products, including product improvements, design changes, test method development, design verification, and lifecycle management initiatives. Investigate complex technical issues, assess root cause, evaluate design or process alternatives, and recommend sound engineering solutions. Design, coordinate, and execute engineering tests and experiments; summarize, analyze, and draw conclusions from complex test results. Translate customer, clinical, manufacturing, and quality needs into product requirements, design inputs, technical specifications, and documentation updates. Prepare clear technical reports, engineering assessments, and documentation to communicate results, decisions, and recommendations to technical and cross‑functional audiences. Coordinate, manage, and document project goals, deliverables, risks, timelines, and progress; recommend appropriate revisions as priorities or technical findings evolve. Assess the feasibility, robustness, and technical soundness of proposed engineering evaluations, product changes, tooling, fixtures, or equipment. Work closely with quality, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical, marketing, and other cross‑functional partners to ensure successful execution of sustaining engineering projects. Drive cross‑functional communication and decisions needed to meet project milestones and business objectives with limited supervision. May interface with physicians, vendors, and internal stakeholders to obtain feedback, resolve technical issues, and support product performance needs. Mentor and/or provide technical direction to entry‑level and developing team members. Travel intermittently to support business, project, supplier, clinical, or manufacturing needs. Required qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in product development or engineering in a regulated industry. Proven ability to synthesize technical data from various sources and make sound recommendations. Working knowledge of medical device quality systems and regulatory standards. Strong problem‑solving skills with a self‑motivated, proactive approach. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross‑functionally and collaboratively. Preferred qualifications Relevant experience in the medical device industry. Familiarity with endoscopy, therapeutic devices, or minimally invasive surgical technologies. Experience working with cross‑functional teams in quality, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical, or operations environments. Advanced CAD, data analysis, and DMAIC problem‑solving skills. COVID-19 vaccination is required for this safety‑sensitive position. Boston Scientific is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr Boston Scientific