# Job Description SummaryThe Senior R&D Engineer will be a key contributor on a R&D team within BD\-Diagnostics\- Preanalytical Systems\. The individual in this position will have a complete understanding of a wide application of technical principles, theories and concepts\. He/She provides solutions that are imaginative, thorough and practical to a wide range of complex problems\.
# Job Description
**RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Works under general direction\.
+ Independently determines and develops approach to solutions\.
+ Contributes to a project of considerable significance or leads smaller scope projects\.
+ Supports material/design/process changes to the product line through design control process, with well\-documented research/analyses\. Demonstrates accountability for successful and timely completion of designated tasks\.
+ Develops technical solutions to complex problems using sound engineering principles, utilizing experimental, computational and analytical methods\.
+ Designs and develops in vivo and in vitro models to evaluate product features & improvements\.
+ Applies innovative & logical risk based approach to product development challenges with the capacity for original thinking\. Develops robust test methods, design test fixtures and execute measurement system analysis\.
+ Ensures compliance with BD quality policies, procedures, and practices through appropriate communication, training and education of sound quality assurance principles\.
+ Plans, executes and analyzes design of experiments \(DOE\)\.
+ Writes implements and leads bench studies, tolerance stack up analysis, design verification, validation, vendor interactions, materials specifications and component specifications\.
+ Performs data analysis using statistical tools, regression analyses and develop transfer functions\.
+ Collects, records, reports, interprets and analyzes data, presents results to peers and business leadership\.
+ Provides advanced engineering skills and product evaluation support to the platform toward building business cases for new opportunities\.
**EDUCATION**
Bachelors/Masters/PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline\.
**EXPERIENCE**
B\.S\.: 5\+ years of experience in technical area
M\.S\.: 3\+ years of experience in technical area
Ph\.D\.: 2\+ years of experience in technical area
**SKILLS**
+ Sound knowledge of engineering first principles\.
+ Strong technical judgment and technical leadership skills\.
+ R&D functional planning, requirement generation and technical \(DFSS/Design/Cross functional\) reviews for all product development phases\.
+ Strong project management, prioritizing and multi\-tasking skills to work within tight deadlines\.
+ Proficient in solid modeling \(Pro/E, SolidWorks or equivalent\)
+ Ability to effectively and clearly communicate concepts, ideas and knowledge to other individuals and teams\.
+ Experience in directing associates and leading small cross\-functional groups is required\.
+ Proficient in Microsoft Project\.
+ Disciplined phase\-gate product development processes & project planning\.
+ Proficiency with fixture design including basic machining considerations and developing test methods\.
+ Understanding of Measurement Systems Analysis \(MSA\)\.
+ Knowledge of Six Sigma \(DMAIC\) practices, and Design for Six Sigma \(DFSS\) methodologies\.
+ Product development considerations for tightly controlled, high\-volume manufacturing process\.
+ Strong creative, analytical and problem solving skills required\.
+ Good written & verbal communication skills\.
# Primary Work LocationUSA NJ \- Franklin Lakes
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