R&D Engineer II

Job Description

• The R&D Engineer II will be a key contributor on an R&D team within client-Life Sciences- Integrated Diagnostic Solution - Specimen Management.
• The individual in this position will have understanding and exposure to a wide application of technical principles, theories and concepts.
• She/he provides solutions that are imaginative, thorough and practical to a wide range of complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Works under the supervision of manager/staff engineers and project leaders to provide solutions for technical problems of increasing scope and complexity.
• Develop mechanical designs/solutions based on engineering analysis to meet performance requirements.
• Analyze design variations, part assembly/disassembly, performance anomalies, etc.
• Design and perform experimental tests within scope of project responsibilities and ensure conformance with scientific methods and procedures.
• Contributes as an extended team member on 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 engineering 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.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of products and processes relating to specimen collection through formal and informal training, technical review, customer visits and general business exposure.
• Author protocols and reports including engineering studies and design verification activities.

Education

• Bachelors/Masters in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline.

Experience

• B.S.: 2+ years of experience in technical area
• M.S.: 0 years of experience in technical area

Special Skills

• Sound knowledge of engineering fundamentals.
• Familiarity with R&D functional planning, requirement generation and technical (DFSS/Design/Cross functional) reviews for all product development phases.
• Familiarity with 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.
• Familiarity with fixture design including basic machining considerations and developing test methods.
• Exposure to Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA).
• Familiarity with Six Sigma (DMAIC) practices, and Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodologies.
• Strong creative, analytical and problem solving skills required.
• Good written & verbal communication skills.