Job Description Summary

Primary focus of this position is to support in developing, optimizing, implementing, and validating
components/elements of a medical device. The candidate will perform hands-on testing in
optimization of a device; conduct process development activities to understand process inputs
and outputs; assist/write technical documents, validation protocols and reports; prepare work
instructions and standard operating procedures; assist in conducting design and process
qualification and validation; support equipment development; support other activities from R&D,
Quality, Operations, and Regulatory Affairs.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible 

 

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. 

 

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. 

Essential / Key Job Responsibilities (including supervisory and/or fiscal):
1. Design: Design components of a medical device, translating intangible design inputs into tangible engineering specifications and drawings. Select appropriate materials, processes and vendors to achieve the design, and challenge these designs against design specifications, clinical use scenarios and international standards. Build test parts for engineering evaluation, pre-clinical studies and clinical studies.
2. Process Development: assists in the development and optimization of processes to understand key process inputs and outputs, using statistic methods such as DOE as appropriate. Supports new process equipment and tooling development, including specification development, vendor selection and negotiation.
3. Documentation: prepare work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOP), write technical documents and reports. Prepare raw material specifications and drawings. Assist in preparing verification and validation protocols and reports.
4. Test Method Development: develop new engineering test methods and clinically relevant simulated use test methods in conjunction with R&D technicians; prepare and assist in the validation of test methods.
5. Testing: perform lab bench testing, conduct engineering and competitor evaluations, development unit testing, and execute verification and validation activities.
6. Training: train technicians on new design and process development as well as new test methods. Assist/conduct new process development training with operations and quality assurance.
7. Supervisory/mentoring/coaching: Mentor/coach R&D technicians through New Product Development activities like new process development, R&D materials/inventory control etc. May lead or manage technicians or engineering interns.

Other Responsibilities may include, however are not limited to:

• Assist in the support of Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory & R&D to ensure systems are compliant with all internal and external guidelines.

• Assist in design and process root cause analysis and support non-conforming product and complaint investigations.

Minimum Requirement:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or Science plus 1 year of experience.

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.  

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.  

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers 

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally-protected characteristics.

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Primary Work Location

USA AZ - Tempe Headquarters

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