Senior R&D Engineer

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 13 Nov 2026

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A Day in the Life

This Early‑Stage R&D Engineer will contribute to the growth of the Peripheral Vascular Health (PVH) technology portfolio by driving front‑end innovation for percutaneous venous and arterial therapies technologies. This role will be responsible for concept development, feasibility assessment, and prototype development of catheter‑based technologies. This role will focus on carotid artery technology but will also involve supporting projects related to the peripheral artery disease space.

The role involves translating clinical and procedural insights into engineering concepts, investigating feasibility of novel mechanisms, and supporting the transition of early device concepts into formal development programs. Due to the early-stage nature of the work, collaboration with other functions (such as pipeline marketing, business development, and strategy) is frequently required. Applicant should be comfortable with the independent pathfinding and ambiguity inherent to identifying and assessing new and innovative markets and technologies.

U.S. Candidates: This role offers a flexible work style that may include a combination of onsite and remote work. Please note that flexible arrangements are not guaranteed for all positions and may change over time based on business needs and facility space. Future adjustments could include transitioning to full-time onsite.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support Peripheral Vascular Health Research & Technology and product development teams by leading early‑stage engineering activities for peripheral arterial devices

• Translate unmet clinical needs from arterial procedures (e.g., PAD) into design inputs and early system requirements

• Generate, evaluate, and iterate device concepts

• Design and develop early prototypes of catheter‑based systems, including carotid stenting devices and drug coated balloon

• Conduct engineering analyses and trade studies related to catheter performance, flow paths, structural integrity, and deliverability

• Plan, execute, and document benchtop feasibility testing in flow loops and representative anatomical models and/or preclinical evaluation

• Analyze test data and rapidly iterate designs to improve performance and usability

• Partner with clinical, regulatory, quality, and marketing stakeholders to ensure early concepts align with procedural workflows and development expectations

• Support early simulated‑use, cadaver, or preclinical evaluations as applicable

• Prepare and present design concepts, feasibility data, and technical recommendations at internal design reviews

• Document early‑stage design activities in accordance with design control requirements

• Submit invention disclosures and assist with intellectual property development

• Support technical evaluations, technology due diligence, and go / no‑go assessments with objective engineering data

Requirements:

• Requires a Baccalaureate degree AND minimum of 4 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience OR PhD with 0 years relevant experience

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

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