Job Description Summary

This position is an entry-level to early-career R&D engineering role focused on supporting medical device development, particularly in the biopsy product area. The ideal candidate would combine technical engineering skills with good communication abilities and experience in regulated medical device environments. This position has a one-year duration, and can be located at either our AZ - Tempe Headquarters or in IL - Vernon Hills.

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. 

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. 

Duration of Employment: This position has a one-year duration, with an anticipated end date in October 2026.  If at the end of that period you have not been offered or have not accepted another position within BD, your employment will be terminated, and you will not be eligible for severance per Company policy or plan.

Responsibilities

• Support R&D activities under Sustaining biopsy team.

• Design: Design components of a medical device, translating intangible design inputs into tangible engineering specifications and drawings. Select appropriate materials, processes and vendors to achieve the design, and challenge these designs against design specifications, clinical use scenarios and international standards. Build test parts for engineering evaluation, pre-clinical studies and clinical studies.

• Process Development assists in the development and optimization of processes to understand key process inputs and outputs, using statistic methods such as DOE as appropriate. Supports new process equipment and tooling development, including specification development, vendor selection and negotiation.

• Documentation: prepare work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOP), write technical documents and reports. Prepare raw material specifications and drawings. Assist in preparing verification and validation protocols and reports.

• Test Method Development: 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.

• Testing: perform lab bench testing, conduct engineering and competitor evaluations, development unit testing, and execute verification and validation activities.

• Training: train technicians on new design and process development as well as new test methods. Assist/conduct new process development training with operations and quality assurance.

• Supervisory/mentoring/coaching: Mentor/coach R&D technicians through Sustaining R&D activities like new process development, R&D materials/inventory control etc.

Other Responsibilities may include, however are not limited to:

• Assist in the support of Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory & R&D to ensure systems are compliant with all internal and external guidelines.

• Assist in design and process root cause analysis and support non-conforming product and complaint investigations.

Required Qualifications:

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

• Demonstrated hands-on technical aptitude.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to work in cross functional teams.

• Associates will be required to be on-site Monday - Thursday and may work at home on Friday.

• On-site locations can be either AZ - Tempe Headquarters or in IL - Vernon Hills.

• Eligibility to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

• Understanding this position has a one-year duration, with an anticipated end date in October 2026.  If at the end of that period you have not been offered or have not accepted another position within BD, your employment will be terminated, and you will not be eligible for severance per Company policy or plan.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience: 1-3 years of industrial experience in R&D or process development, preferably in medical device or other regulated FDA/QSR and ISO environment.

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

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

Education:

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

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use sight, and use hands to manipulate, handle or feel objects, tools, controls, and office equipment. The employee frequently is required to verbally communicate with other associates. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel or crouch.

Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be in an open cubicle environment. Candidate must be able to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment. BD is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that values and actively seeks diversity in the workforce. On occasion the employee may work in a preclinical setting like an animal lab, cadaver lab or attend clinical case observations.

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.  

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.  

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to 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, and other legally-protected characteristics.

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Primary Work Location

USA AZ - Tempe Headquarters

Additional Locations

USA IL - Vernon Hills

Work Shift

At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates—their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You.

Salary or hourly rate ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates’ progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. The salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and any step rate pay system of the actual work location, as applicable to the role or position. Salary or hourly pay ranges may vary for Field-based and Remote roles.

Salary Range Information

$73,300.00 - $121,000.00 USD Annual