Staff Engineer



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Job Description
Position Summary
The Staff R&D Engineer is a technical leader within the Sustaining Engineering organization, responsible for supporting the global lifecycle management of commercially released medical devices. This role evaluates existing product designs against evolving clinical needs, customer requirements, regulatory expectations, and business objectives, and develops practical, risk-based solutions that ensure product compliance, continuity of supply, global registration expansion, and long-term portfolio success.
The position collaborates closely with cross-functional teams across R&D, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Operations, Manufacturing, and Marketing to drive design improvements, product enhancements, and technical assessments throughout the product lifecycle.
Core Responsibilities
Lead or serve as the technical lead for sustaining engineering projects supporting global product portfolios.
Evaluate product designs against evolving clinical, customer, regulatory, and business requirements and identify opportunities for improvement.
Develop and implement technical solutions that support global product registrations, market expansion, compliance initiatives, and product enhancements.
Lead technical assessments related to design changes, component obsolescence, supplier changes, manufacturing improvements, and risk mitigation activities.
Apply design control, human factors, usability, and risk management principles to changes affecting released products.
Support regulatory submissions, technical files, risk analyses, and design change documentation.
Leverage post-market surveillance, customer feedback, and clinical insights to drive continuous product improvement.
Facilitate technical decision-making by balancing customer needs, patient safety, regulatory requirements, business objectives, and implementation feasibility.
Serve as a technical mentor and subject matter expert within the organization.
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline with 8+ years of relevant experience; or Medical device industry experience required.
Technical Knowledge
Demonstrated experience supporting commercially released medical devices through lifecycle management, design changes, or sustaining engineering initiatives.
Strong knowledge of Design Controls (21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485) and Risk Management (ISO 14971).
Working knowledge of biocompatibility principles (ISO 10993), clinical use considerations, and regulatory requirements impacting product design and market access.
Experience supporting global regulatory submissions, product registrations, and technical documentation.
Ability to perform complex technical evaluations and develop practical, compliant engineering solutions.
Understanding of the interactions between product design, materials, manufacturing processes, patient safety, regulatory requirements, and clinical performance.
Skills
Strong analytical and systems-thinking capabilities.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical information across organizational levels.
Ability to evaluate technical, regulatory, clinical, and business tradeoffs to make sound recommendations.
Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive alignment without direct authority.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in a related engineering discipline with 6+ years of relevant experience.
Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline.
Experience supporting global registration expansion and international regulatory requirements.
Experience with design verification and validation, root cause investigations, post-market surveillance, and complaint analysis.
Knowledge of plastics engineering, fluid mechanics, infusion systems, medical device materials, or high-volume manufacturing.
Experience with statistical analysis and data analytics tools such as Minitab.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives and influence technical strategy across multiple products or platforms.
Impact and Scope
This role operates with a high degree of technical independence and is expected to influence product strategy, technical decision-making, and lifecycle management activities across multiple products and geographies. The Staff Engineer identifies opportunities to enhance product performance, support global market access, mitigate risk, and ensure the continued success of the product portfolio through practical, patient-focused, and compliant engineering solutions.
At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.
For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.
Compensation
The expected Base Pay Range for this role is $135,500.00 - $216,800 Annual USD plus incentives. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and geographic location.
At BD, we are committed to supporting our associates’ well-being, development, and success through a performance-based culture. For this position, BD offers a competitive compensation package along with the following benefits specific to this role:
Health and Well-being Benefits
Medical coverage
Health Savings Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts
Medical coverage
Health Savings Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Hospital Care Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Accidental Injury Insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
Short-term disability coverage
Long-term disability insurance
Long-term care with life insurance
Other Well-being Resources
Anxiety management program
Wellness incentives
Sleep improvement program
Diabetes management program
Virtual physical therapy
Emotional/mental health support programs
Weight management programs
Gastrointestinal health program
Substance use management program
Musculoskeletal surgery, cancer treatment, and bariatric surgery benefit
Retirement and Financial Well-being
BD 401(k) Plan
BD Deferred Compensation and Restoration Plan
529 College Savings Plan
Financial counseling
Baxter Credit Union (BCU)
Daily Pay
College financial aid and application guidance
Life Balance Programs
Paid time off (PTO), including all required State leaves
Educational assistance/tuition reimbursement
MetLife Legal Plan
Group auto and home insurance
Pet insurance
Commuter benefits
Discounts on products and services
Academic Achievement Scholarship
Service Recognition Awards
Employer matching donation
Workplace accommodations
Other Life Balance Programs
Adoption assistance
Backup day care and eldercare
Support for neurodivergent adults, children, and caregivers
Caregiving assistance for elderly and special needs individuals
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Parental Leave
Support for fertility, birthing, postpartum, and age-related hormonal changes
Leave Programs
Bereavement leaves
Military leave
Personal leave
Family and Medical Leave (FML)
Jury and Witness Duty Leave
Candidates whose job duties will be physically performed within unincorporated Los Angeles County limits: All qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. BD abides by any and all laws or r