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Staff Engineer, Environmental Sustainability for Becton Dickinson
Job characteristics
Location: Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, United States Industry: Engineering Contract type: Full-time position Salary:
Last update: 06/24/2009
Internal reference: MAT0000J
Job description
Becton Dickinson ($7B) is a leading global medical technology company that develops, manufactures and sells medical devices, instrument systems and reagents.
BD Medical Surgical Systems R&D group conducts pre-concept activities and develops new technologies and products such as needles, syringes and intravenous catheters for medication delivery, pre-filled injection devices, surgical blades and scalpels, regional anesthesia delivery devices, and critical care monitoring devices. These innovative products serve customers such as hospitals and clinics, physicians’ office practices, public health agencies, and healthcare workers around the globe.
We are recruiting an R&D Staff Engineer who will be supporting our Environmental Sustainability Initiative.
Description:
As a Staff Engineer, R&D, you will be responsible for leading cross-business initiatives concerning new technology development efforts for BD’s next generation medical devices. Working in a cross-functional environment, you will provide senior leadership, advanced engineering skills, and project management skills to identify, plan, break down and solve complex problems, and provide technical direction to others. Using these advanced technical skills, you will conceive, plan and lead technical development activities from concept through successful commercialization.
You will develop an in-depth assessment of relevant next-generation technologies and products, and lead the evaluation and assessment of competitive products, processes or new trends, identifying gaps and opportunities. You will lead the project support of R&D IP strategy and processes and participate in a work environment that prizes scientific inquiry and basic fundamental first principles.
BD Medical Surgical Systems R&D group conducts pre-concept activities and develops new technologies and products such as needles, syringes and intravenous catheters for medication delivery, pre-filled injection devices, surgical blades and scalpels, regional anesthesia delivery devices, and critical care monitoring devices. These innovative products serve customers such as hospitals and clinics, physicians’ office practices, public health agencies, and healthcare workers around the globe.
We are recruiting an R&D Staff Engineer who will be supporting our Environmental Sustainability Initiative.
Description:
As a Staff Engineer, R&D, you will be responsible for leading cross-business initiatives concerning new technology development efforts for BD’s next generation medical devices. Working in a cross-functional environment, you will provide senior leadership, advanced engineering skills, and project management skills to identify, plan, break down and solve complex problems, and provide technical direction to others. Using these advanced technical skills, you will conceive, plan and lead technical development activities from concept through successful commercialization.
You will develop an in-depth assessment of relevant next-generation technologies and products, and lead the evaluation and assessment of competitive products, processes or new trends, identifying gaps and opportunities. You will lead the project support of R&D IP strategy and processes and participate in a work environment that prizes scientific inquiry and basic fundamental first principles.
Additional information / requirements
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s or PhD strongly preferred allowing less experience) in technical field with a minimum of 6+ years experience in engineering preferably in the medical device and/or pharmaceutical industry with successful track record of delivering products to market or developing commercially viable technology.
• The successful candidate will have an advanced understanding of disciplined product development processes and regulatory and quality requirements.
• The successful candidate will have a comprehensive knowledge of environmental science principles and ecological impacts.
• An in-depth experience in at least one environmental sub-field is preferred such as: carbon accounting, life cycle assessment, or sustainable materials and related waste management.
Location: Franklin Lakes, NJ. Relocation assistance is available.
Value Proposition
Why join BD? If you are a talented, innovative engineer, scientist, or R&D leader at any level of experience, we can offer the following:
• Opportunity to be a part of the new R&D Vision
• Technically challenging positions across fields
• Career Development
• Opportunity to Make A Difference
• Drive Product Development – focus on clinical
• Diversity
• Multiple career opportunities
• Large volume in manufacturing
• Global presence
• Volunteer efforts to help others
• Touching the “average” person
• Company is positioned well
• Solid financial growth
• Technical knowledge of Management Team is extraordinary
• Percentage of new people/ideas = opportunity
• 401K & Pension Plan
• Critical Thinkers
If you are ready to accept the challenge, apply now on-line to begin an exciting career with BD! www.bd.com, Req # MAT0000J
• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s or PhD strongly preferred allowing less experience) in technical field with a minimum of 6+ years experience in engineering preferably in the medical device and/or pharmaceutical industry with successful track record of delivering products to market or developing commercially viable technology.
• The successful candidate will have an advanced understanding of disciplined product development processes and regulatory and quality requirements.
• The successful candidate will have a comprehensive knowledge of environmental science principles and ecological impacts.
• An in-depth experience in at least one environmental sub-field is preferred such as: carbon accounting, life cycle assessment, or sustainable materials and related waste management.
Location: Franklin Lakes, NJ. Relocation assistance is available.
Value Proposition
Why join BD? If you are a talented, innovative engineer, scientist, or R&D leader at any level of experience, we can offer the following:
• Opportunity to be a part of the new R&D Vision
• Technically challenging positions across fields
• Career Development
• Opportunity to Make A Difference
• Drive Product Development – focus on clinical
• Diversity
• Multiple career opportunities
• Large volume in manufacturing
• Global presence
• Volunteer efforts to help others
• Touching the “average” person
• Company is positioned well
• Solid financial growth
• Technical knowledge of Management Team is extraordinary
• Percentage of new people/ideas = opportunity
• 401K & Pension Plan
• Critical Thinkers
If you are ready to accept the challenge, apply now on-line to begin an exciting career with BD! www.bd.com, Req # MAT0000J
Employer information: Becton Dickinson
BD is a leading global medical technology company that develops, manufactures and sells medical devices, instrument systems and reagents. The Company is dedicated to improving people's health throughout the world. BD is focused on improving drug delivery, enhancing the quality and speed of diagnosing infectious diseases and cancers, and advancing research, discovery and production of new drugs and vaccines. BD's capabilities are instrumental in combating many of the world's most pressing diseases. Founded in 1897 and headquartered in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, BD employs approximately 28,000 people in approximately 50 countries throughout the world. The Company serves healthcare institutions, life science researchers, clinical laboratories, the pharmaceutical industry and the general public. For more information, please visit www.bd.com.
Website: http://www.bd.com
