Principal R&D Material Science Engineer

Boston Scientific is looking for a Technical Leader in Biomedical Materials within the ICTx Science and Materials Department. Independently conducts development work related to Material Science as part of major research and/or development projects related to Interventional Cardiology Therapies (ICTx). Receives minimal technical direction/review on broad scope or complex projects related to material science, medical device engineering and biological systems.

Work Mode: At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring employees to be in our Maple Grove, MN office at least three days per week.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supports test method development, designs experiment, executes experiments, and develops prototypes for new and/or existing innovations.
• Supports and successfully contributes to project teams through the following activities: product design and development, material evaluations, material research investigations, technical report preparation, and process/test documentation.
• Supports solutions to a variety of material research and material process challenges with a wide range of complexity where analysis of situations or data requires identifiable factors related to materials.
• Summarizes, analyzes, and draws conclusions from test results.
• Assists in troubleshooting new products/process problems related to design, materials of construction, or manufacturing processes.
• Applies the Technical Development Process (TDP)/Product Development Process (PDP) methodologies.
• Works cooperatively with process development, quality, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical, and marketing on projects of varying complexity to ensure project success.
• Assists the R&D teams with material selection, material research, material risks.
• Adheres to internal and external compliance standards, including related testing and documentation.
• Collaborating with a diverse set of cross functional stakeholders and global groups to define strategy for product material design and testing including processing aids, coatings, sterilization methods and vivo and vitro test methods.
• Identifies and evaluates new materials or technologies for application to products.
• Assists with managing the development projects with internal and external testing facilities.
• Working with project teams to provide detailed instructions for the preparation of the devices for testing.
• Provides the expertise to aid the R&D team with the selection of materials for existing and new medical devices across the division.
• Act as a technical liaison for ICTx R&D.
• In all actions, demonstrate a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance with all documented quality processes and procedures.
• Some travel may be required, expected to be less than 25%.

Required qualifications:

• BS or higher in Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, or related engineering degrees and/or BS or higher in chemistry, biology, or related biomedical related degree.
• Required minimum years of work experience (primarily in medical device or related field): 8+ years with BS, 5+ years with MS or PhD.
• Knowledge in materials sciences, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering over a broad range of medical device products/applications.
• Understanding of the global regulatory submission requirements/process for medical device submissions.
• Demonstrated capability to lead high performing technical teams through a structured approach to solving complex technical problems related to materials evaluations.

Preferred qualifications:

• Depth of knowledge in materials science and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in test labs with fixture design, test set ups, etc.
• Ability to research literature and develop clinical understanding.
• Familiar with international standards (IEC, ISO 10993, EN, AAMI, etc.).
• Familiar with Regulated Materials (RoHS, WEEE, REACH).
• Familiar with EPA standards (specifically PFAS regulations).
• Personal drive, individual accountability & a strong bias for action.
• Excellent organizational, communication and collaboration skills.