Job Description

Job Description Summary

The Senior R&D; Engineer will be a key contributor on the R&D; team within BD Life Sciences - Integrated Diagnostic Solutions Specimen Management. The individual in this position will have a complete understanding of a wide application of engineering principles, theories and concepts and has full knowledge and/or expertise of other related disciplines. He/She provides solutions that are imaginative, thorough and practical to a wide range of complex problems.

Job Description

Responsibilities

* Works under general direction.
* Independently determines and develops approach to solutions.
* Contributes to a project of considerable significance or leads smaller scope projects.
* Supports material/design/process changes to the product line through design control process, with well-documented research/analyses. Demonstrates accountability for successful and timely completion of designated tasks.
* Develops technical solutions to complex problems using sound engineering principles, utilizing experimental, computational and analytical methods.
* Designs and develops in vivo and in vitro models to evaluate product features & improvements.
* Applies innovative & logical risk based approach to product development challenges with the capacity for original thinking. Develops robust test methods, design test fixtures and execute measurement system analysis.
* Ensures compliance with BD quality policies, procedures, and practices through appropriate communication, training and education of sound quality assurance principles.
* Plans, executes and analyzes design of experiments (DOE).
* Writes implements and leads bench studies, tolerance stack up analysis, design verification, validation, vendor interactions, materials specifications and component specifications.
* Performs data analysis using statistical tools, regression analyses and develop transfer functions.
* Collects, records, reports, interprets and analyzes data, presents results to peers and business leadership.
* Provides advanced engineering skills and product evaluation support to the platform toward building business cases for new opportunities.

Education

* Bachelors/Masters/PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline.

Licenses or Certifications

* None required

Experience

* B.S.: 5+ years of experience in technical area
* M.S.: 3+ years of experience in technical area
* Ph.D.: 2+ years of experience in technical area

Special Skills

* Sound knowledge of engineering first principles.
* Strong technical judgment and technical leadership skills.
* R&D; functional planning, requirement generation and technical (DFSS/Design/Cross functional) reviews for all product development phases.
* Strong project management, prioritizing and multi-tasking skills to work within tight deadlines.
* Proficient in solid modeling (Pro/E, SolidWorks or equivalent)
* Ability to effectively and clearly communicate concepts, ideas and knowledge to other individuals and teams.
* Experience in directing associates and leading small cross-functional groups is required.
* Proficient in Microsoft Project.
* Disciplined phase-gate product development processes & project planning.
* Proficiency with fixture design including basic machining considerations and developing test methods.
* Understanding of Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA).
* Knowledge of Six Sigma (DMAIC) practices, and Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodologies.
* Product development considerations for tightly controlled, high-volume manufacturing process.
* Strong creative, analytical and problem solving skills required.
* Good written & verbal communication skills.

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Primary Work Location

USA NJ - Franklin Lakes

Additional Locations

Work Shift

US BD 1st Shift 830am-5pm (United States of America)