Senior Engineer, Systems
Becton Dickinson
Summary
Join a New Product Development team at BD! A Systems Engineer in this role is responsible for using their broad technical expertise, leadership skills, and product development knowledge to provide Systems leadership through various phases of the product life cycle. This Systems Engineer translates voice of customer and stakeholder needs into system and product requirements, identifies potential hazards and assesses requirements to ensure that the product meets the user/business needs, develops design and process specifications for new hardware and software products, ensures completion of product verification and validation, and provides support in sustaining activities.
Job description
Job Description
Join a New Product Development team at BD! A Systems Engineer in this role is responsible for using their broad technical expertise, leadership skills, and product development knowledge to provide Systems leadership through various phases of the product life cycle. This Systems Engineer translates voice of customer and stakeholder needs into system and product requirements, identifies potential hazards and assesses requirements to ensure that the product meets the user/business needs, develops design and process specifications for new hardware and software products, ensures completion of product verification and validation, and provides support in sustaining activities.
The expectation for a Senior Systems Engineer is that they regularly serve on smaller project core teams, act as a leader of technical excellence, and participate as an agent for continuous improvement within the Systems Engineering function. As such, they are expected to help identify tasks/resources and fulfill them to ensure that critical project milestones are met and systems integration activities are completed.
What is expected of you for success in your role?
- Intimate knowledge of the product development lifecycle from concept through launch
- Responsible for leading and coordinating system/product-level feasibility, risks assessments, requirements generation, system-level product development, reliability planning and execution, integration planning, verification & validation planning, coordination, and execution
- Facilitates cross-functional knowledge and examines system behaviors to promote the understanding and resolution of in-market and product development issues, opportunities, and technical risks to drive continuous improvement efforts and new product introduction
- Applies Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) best practices on all projects
Qualifications
- Must have a Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering. A postgraduate degree is preferred.
- At least 5 years related work experience required (combination of work experience and advanced degrees).
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence across disciplines, for example: interdepartmental (with fellow engineers), cross-functional (with Marketing, Clinical Representatives, Software Engineers, Test Engineers, Quality Engineers, Manufacturing, Regulatory, etc.)
- A strong technical background within Systems Engineering, medical device development, or similar.
- Experience with Systems Engineering and requirements management.
- Familiar with systems integration and testing, system architectural planning and design, Reliability Engineering, Project Management, and Failure Modes Effects Analysis.
- DFSS knowledge and experience or statistical test design and analysis knowledge.
- Must have very strong writing skills. Attention to detail is paramount.
- Ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement projects/efforts.
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.
Requirements
- Must have a Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering
- At least 5 years related work experience required (combination of work experience and advanced degrees)
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence across disciplines
- A strong technical background within Systems Engineering, medical device development, or similar
- Experience with Systems Engineering and requirements management
- Familiar with systems integration and testing, system architectural planning and design, Reliability Engineering, Project Management, and Failure Modes Effects Analysis
- DFSS knowledge and experience or statistical test design and analysis knowledge
- Must have very strong writing skills
- Attention to detail is paramount
- Ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement projects/efforts
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Wellness Resources
- Mental Health Support
- 401(k)
- Deferred Compensation
- Financial Counseling
- DailyPay
- Educational Savings Resources
- Paid Time Off
- Company Holidays
- Educational Assistance
- Parental Leave
- Adoption Assistance
- Backup Care
- Caregiving Support
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Commuter Benefits
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Services
- Associate Discount Programs
- Bereavement Leave
- Military Leave
- Personal Leave
- Family and Medical Leave
- Jury Duty Leave
Company overview
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) is a leading American multinational medical technology company founded in 1897 and headquartered in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. As one of the largest global medical technology companies, BD specializes in manufacturing and selling medical devices, instrument systems, and reagents while also providing consulting and analytics services. The company operates through three main segments: BD Medical (focusing on medication delivery and management), BD Life Sciences (specializing in diagnostics and biosciences), and BD Interventional (concentrating on surgical and critical care interventions). With over 72,000 employees worldwide, BD has established a significant presence in virtually every country and serves healthcare providers, hospitals, clinics, pharmaceutical companies, and research institutions. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BDX) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. BD has a long history of innovation, including developing the first insulin injection device in 1924, the first sterile disposable medical device in 1952, and pioneering safety-engineered syringes. The company continues to advance healthcare through its commitment to improving medical discovery, diagnostics, and care delivery while addressing global health challenges.