Job Description Summary

As an R&D Engineer in BD, you will work cross-functionally to lead and/or contribute to research and development efforts of complex medical devices. Design, develop and implement new products.

Support sustaining engineering efforts for existing products. Lead or contribute to development and scale up, project planning, innovative medical device design, prototype development, testing characterisation, analysis and reporting.

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.

Why join us?

A career at BD means learning and working alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time.

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.

Become a maker of possible with us!

BD Enniscorthy are hiring for a number of positions ranging from entry level R&D Engineers to R&D Senior Engineers, click apply to register your interest for future recruitment.

Some of the main responsibilities will include:

• Design, develop and implement new products and processes of a medical device, translating intangible design inputs into tangible engineering specifications and drawings and make and present engineering decisions.

• Participate and/or lead cross-functional teams in the design of a medical device and contribute ideas and/or generate intellectual property submissions.

• Develop new processes by understanding key process inputs and outputs, using statistic methods such as DOE as appropriate.

• Develop new process equipment and tooling, including specification development, vendor selection and negotiation.

• Write and review product development plans, design reviews, technical documents and reports.

• Prepare and approves verification and validation protocols and report and develop and implements procedures/policy.

• 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.

• Conduct engineering and competitor evaluations, and development unit testing.

• Plan, develop, execute and manage verification and validation activities for new products and processes.

• Train technicians and/or engineers on new design and process development as well as new test methods.

• Mentor/coach R&D technicians and/or engineers through New Product Development or Sustaining activities.

• Support Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory & R&D to ensure systems are compliant with all internal and external guidelines.

• Support/lead design and process root cause analysis and support non-conforming product and complaint investigations.

The ideal profile BD are looking to join the team:

• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or other related engineering discipline.

• Industrial experience in R&D or process development setting, preferably in medical device or other regulated environment.

• Experience in process validation (IQ, OQ and PQ), writing protocols and reports to support verification and validation activities for product commercialisation; ability to execute validation.

• Ability to create and execute project plans.

• Ability to analyse data, interpret results, and write reports.

• Ability to lead or participate in cross functional teams.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

The following skills are not essential however a distinct advantage:

• Proficient in statistic software is a plus.

• Knowledge of cGMP and GLP is a plus.

• Training in Six Sigma or Design for Six Sigma is a plus.

Click on apply if this sounds like you!

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of 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, or any other protected status.

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Primary Work Location

IRL Wexford - Enniscorthy

Additional Locations

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Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of 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, or any other protected status.