Job Description Summary

The Design Engineer will assist the design and engineering solutions for high-volume medical device products. (S)he, under the mentorship of a lead or senior engineer, will deliver relevant solutions to new and existing products through design iterations, risk-retirement using first principles engineering, technical analyses/FMEA and verification of the design. The Design Engineer will learn and utilize BD’s stage gate Global Product Development System and use DFM/DFSS and relevant engineering tools to deliver a high quality, robust and cost-effective design and will partner cross-functionally to execute all aspects of product development. They will also ensure successful design-transfer into manufacturing.

Job Description

Job Title:           Design Engineer II (R&D)

Reports To:      BD-TCI Sustaining Engineering R&D Manager

About BD:

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics, and the delivery of care. The company develops innovative technology, services and solutions that help advance both clinical therapy for patients and clinical process for health care providers. BD has 70,000 employees and a presence in virtually every country around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues.

About BD TCI:

BD, a 125-year-old global medical device company has started its Research and Development Organization in Bangalore India which is BD Technology Campus India (TCI). This R&D Centre will be an integral part of the global R&D, in design related activities and full product life cycle management. This R&D organization will have highly skilled associates in the field of engineering and science.

Job Responsibilities:

BD TCIis searching for a Design R&D Engineer to be part of a team focused on NPD & sustaining engineering activities to support the Peripheral Intravenous Catheters.  The scope of this position includes, working knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO 13485), design history files and risk management (ISO 14971). We are recruiting a highly driven technical team member with passion for problem solving and a proven track record of successfully designing medical products.  The successful candidate will be responsible for the following activities: 

• Participate in design efforts over the continuum of product development; Coordinate, deliver, plan & communicate R&D deliverables on the program and maintain collaborative relationships with the cross-functional team (i.e., Marketing, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing Technology, Operations etc.).
• Deliver design solutions to meet customer requirements and verify that specifications for product systems, subsystems, interfaces, and components meet customer requirements and maintain traceability throughout the development process.
• Deliver design solutions that optimize product design, material selection, product features, process design and human factor needs.
• Analyze the design and utilize robust engineering principles to ensure that the design is optimized to satisfy product and business requirements.

• Implement DFSS rigor throughout the design selection, optimization, and development process, leveraging and deploying empirical, statistical, and analytical tools which will improve design decisions, trade-offs, robustness and reduce design iterations and/or cycle times.
• Ensure the design considerations are embedding all applicable DFX (Design for Excellence) aspects including manufacturability, serviceability, reliability, and safety.
• Provide technical ownership for product design aspects for developmental and commercial products within the platforms throughout their entire lifecycle. Resolve technical problems. Create solutions for technical problems using systematic problem-solving methodologies and engineering principles.
• Develop subject matter expertise and stay current with new technologies and material advancements. Participate in research and assessment of the industry landscape from IP, regulatory, product, and technology standpoint. Collaborate on technical reviews at the various stages of Design and development.
• Follow Design Control for medical devices to ensure compliance with all local, state, federal, international, and internal safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Write detailed technical reports based on design verification analysis/testing for design changes and product design activities.
• Develop and execute test methods which specify measurement equipment, test set-up, measurement systems analysis, and data analysis.

Education and Experience:

A 4-year degree in a relevant engineering field is required (i.e., Mechanical, Industrial & Production, Bio-medical, Chemical, Materials Engineering, and Instrumentation)
Minimum 2 years of experience leading / supporting product development projects in Mechanical design using CAD/CAE, Chemical Engineering and Plastics.

Knowledge and Skills:

Knowledge
• Exposure to CAD/CAE tools (Solid works, AUTOCAD, PRO-E, etc.)
• Experience with implementing product changes through a structured, phase-gated, product development process is desired. Good understanding of medical device product development risk management methodologies (EURA, FMEA, etc.)
Skills
• Demonstrated first principles engineering and design skills (CAD/CAE).
• Ability to analyze, organize and present large amounts of data in a clear and concise manner.
• Disciplined, detailed, and well organized with managing documentation in a regulated environment.
• Ability to execute concurrently multiple projects and manage priorities.
• Ability to work independently as well as delegate appropriately.

Primary Work Location

IND Bengaluru - Technology Campus

Additional Locations

Work Shift