Senior R&D Engineer - Intravascular Lithotripsy

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About the role:
We are excited to offer a unique opportunity for a Senior R&D Engineer to join our team, supporting Acquisition Integration in the Interventional Cardiology and Vascular Therapies division at Boston Scientific. This role will play a key part in integrating and developing Intravascular Lithotripsy technologies to treat calcified artery disease, with a strong focus on design and quality system integration. You will gain exposure to the full product development process (PDP) in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Job Description and Responsibilities:
The Senior R&D Engineer will contribute to and lead integration-focused development and design activities. This role requires technical depth, strong design controls and risk management execution, and the ability to operate independently while influencing cross-functional partners to deliver high-quality product solutions.

• Integration Leadership: Own and lead integration workstreams to incorporate new technologies into Boston Scientific systems and processes; drive interface definition, requirements alignment, integration planning, and technical decision-making.
• Design Controls & Quality System Ownership: Lead and deliver design control outputs (user needs, design inputs/outputs, traceability, risk management, verification/validation, and DHF documentation) to ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations, and internal procedures.
• Design and Development: Conduct feasibility studies, develop prototypes, and plan/execute testing to optimize product designs and support integration readiness across multiple device models and iterations.
• Problem-Solving and Compliance: Investigate failure modes, perform root cause analyses, and develop solutions to technical and quality challenges; proactively identify integration risks and drive mitigation plans with cross-functional partners.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional and multi-site teams, including quality, manufacturing, supplier engineering, and regulatory affairs, to ensure successful integration execution, timely deliverables, and clear communication of complex technical information.

Required qualifications:

• BS or above in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, or equivalent
• 6+ years of engineering experience with a Bachelor’s degree; 4+ years with a Master’s degree; or 2+ years with a PhD
• Experience with catheter and/or single-use medical device design and development
• Working knowledge of design controls, risk management, and documentation (e.g., requirements, traceability, verification/validation, DHF, change control)
• Demonstrated ability to lead workstreams, manage tasks to completion, and influence cross-functional partners without authority
• Strong technical problem-solving and communication skills; able to work independently while receiving guidance on complex and unprecedented problems.
• Ability to travel up to 15%

Preferred qualifications:

• Previous experience with product acquisition integration and/or technology/platform integration
• Personal drive, individual accountability, and a strong bias for action; independent critical thinker with willingness to challenge the status quo
• Comfortable working in ambiguity; adaptable and agile in response to evolving priorities
• Hands-on experience with balloon catheter and/or catheter system product development for single-use devices
• Test method development experience
• Class II or Class III medical device product development experience and regulatory requirements
• Familiarity with Boston Scientific quality systems or similar industry standards

Requisition ID: 630599  

Minimum Salary: $ 85000  

Maximum Salary: $ 161500  

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

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