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Becton Dickinson (BD) recently completed the acquisition of the Edwards Critical Care business. This position is part of the Critical Care division, and as such will become a part of the BD organization in the future. Critical Care will operate as a separate business unit, called Advanced Patient Monitoring (APM) within BD's medical segment, aligning with BD's smart connected care approach. 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. If you are invited to interview for this position, a recruiter will provide further details about this exciting transition. Learn more about BD at bd.com

This is an exciting opportunity for a technical hands-on Design Engineer to join BD - Advanced Patient Monitoring (APM). This role will work with R&D New Product Development in Mechanical Engineering to design components, assemblies, fixtures, and create drawings. This includes part design, detail drawings, engineering assessments, documentation, technical writing, and change control.

How you’ll make an impact:

+ Supporting R&D Engineers throughout the design and development process including: rapidly prototyping designs, evaluating materials, troubleshooting failures, proposing and evaluating design improvements.

+ Build prototype devices for design evaluation and concept selection.

+ Develop, design and implement efficient and useful fixtures and tooling for manufacturing and process improvements of new or modified products / processes.

+ Performing feasibility testing as needed to develop and verify device function.

+ Develop and execute tests for new and improved design concepts, processes, procedures, and test methods.

+ Performing accurate measurement and testing techniques utilizing calipers, micrometers, microscopes, rulers, optical comparators, vision systems, video comparators, tensile/compression (push/pull) testing systems (Instron), inspection tooling and fixtures.

+ Create and maintain engineering drawings including new creation and revision control.

+ Maintaining accurate documentation of concepts, designs, drawings, and procedures with good documentation practices.

+ Interfacing with R&D Engineers and other technicians, Manufacturing, and Quality, to ensure compliance with internal procedures and Protocols.

+ Create and write technical and change control documents

What you'll need (Required):

+ Mechanical Engineering Degree with 2+ years of experience in a highly regulated industry – OR –

+ 6+ years’ experience in a highly regulated industry

What else we look for (Preferred):

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills

+ Problem solving methodology, tolerance analysis, and GDP (Good Documentation Practices)

+ Proven expertise in usage of SolidWorks CAD and MS Office Suite

+ Experience reading, interpreting, and creating drawings

+ Ability to read, comprehend, write, and speak English

+ Full understanding of CAD design principles, techniques and procedures including parametric solid models

+ Full understanding of ASME Y14.5M-1994 drawing standards

+ Advanced ability to utilize 2-D and 3-D CAD software

+ Good understanding of fabrication processes (e.g machining, molding) to leverage in creating and evaluating designs

+ Full understanding of materials and materials properties

+ Good understanding of DFM (Design for Manufacturing) concepts and principles

+ Knowledge of and adherence to Edwards Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines

+ Strict attention to detail

+ Must be able to work in a team environment, including inter-departmental teams and representing the organization on specific projects

+ Ability to build productive internal/external working relationships

Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.

For California (CA), the base pay range for this position is $72,000 to $102,000 (highly experienced).

The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience).

Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.

Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

COVID Vaccination Requirement

Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such, all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.