Job Description Summary

Sustaining Engineering R&D Sr. Engineer - Electrical & Electronics

Job Description

General Function

• R&D Core team member on sustaining engineering projects with technical ownership of R&D deliverables.
• Projects include, but are not limited to, supporting Ultrasound Vascular Access product lines, supply chain, and operations.
• policies, and procedures.
• Interact closely with software, systems, mechanical, and electrical engineering functions to develop comprehensive solutions to design problems.
• Interact with Manufacturing, Medical, Regulatory, Quality, Marketing and Field Service throughout projects providing technical assessments and communications to business leadership.
• Participate in and provide input into planning the technical development activities from concept through successful commercialization within established schedules, budgets and product cost targets.
• Utilize excellent troubleshooting skills with hands on approach to identify root cause and corrective actions.
• 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.
• Lead and ensure implementation and rigor of design control best practices with compliance to BD quality policies and procedures through appropriate communication, training, and education of sound quality assurance principals.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, federal, and BD safety regulations,

• Quality systems processes: Ensure implementation of quality systems processes including design controls and change control.
• Project planning: Ensure quality and accuracy of integrated project plans encompassing all cross-functional activities and associated resource requirements.
• Project management: Contribute to scope definition and effort estimates for project plans. Be accountable for timely delivery of project deliverables for which is responsible as specified in the project plans.
• Stakeholder Management: Identify project stake holders, establish and monitor stakeholder engagement
• Technology transfer: Ensure efficient and effective transition from research to development to manufacturing in locations throughout the world
• Process effectiveness: Ensure appropriate processes are followed for effective and timely engagement of other parts of the company in project activities.
• Innovation: Develop and apply innovative approaches to ensure best outcomes in all aspects of the role. Support an environment in which innovation can flourish through empowerment, encouragement, and support.

• 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 engagement
• Develop and apply innovative approaches to ensure the effective capture, retention and communication of technical and project knowledge generated (tacit & implicit).

• Responsible for developing and implementing critical component changes for high volume, disposable medical devices.
• Influence others: Demonstrate strong persuasion and timing skills. Remain open to be persuaded when appropriate.
• Inclusive work environment: Promote and leverage diversity to achieve best outcomes.
• Leadership courage: Demonstrate and promote leadership courage by doing what is right. Engage those who disagree to persuade or be persuaded. Instill confidence in associates and customers.
• Dealing with ambiguity: Demonstrate agility and action orientation when facing change and uncertainty. Effectively manage change and instill confidence.
• Analyze design solutions using engineering first principles and advanced engineering methods
• Write detailed technical reports based on design verification analysis/testing for design changes and product design activities
• Develop and execute test methods which specify measurement equipment, test set-up, measurement systems analysis, and data analysis

• BE/B tech Electrical and Electronics engineering with 5 years of experience working in electrical and electronic systems having hardware, Firmware, software and Mechanical sub systems.
• Mastery of fundamental Electrical & Electronics Engineering principles. Apply electrical engineering expertise to develop medical instrument system architecture and resolve complex issues.
• Experience with medical device electrical testing including EMC/EMI testing.
• Experience with failure modes effects analysis (FMEA)
• Experience with medical device quality systems, V&V testing and regulatory filings.
• Broad and deep understanding of disciplined change control processes, regulatory, and quality requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and influence skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced Problem-solving skills.
• Strong technical judgment.
• Team orientation.
• Strong motivational fit.
• Strong fit with BD values.
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in related technical field. Advanced degree preferred.