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Job Description Summary
As the Staff R&D Engineer, you will contribute to cross-disciplinary product development teams and may lead the definition, design, and execution of Systems Engineering activities throughout all phases of the product lifecycle.
About The Role
We are looking for a Staff R&D Engineer with a strong systems mindset to lead the development and evolution of complex medical technologies. In this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in shaping product architecture, defining system-level requirements, and driving integration and verification activities across the product lifecycle—from concept through commercialization and post-market support. You’ll collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to ensure our solutions meet user needs, regulatory standards, and performance expectations.
Whether you're passionate about systems thinking, product architecture, or hands-on experimentation, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on innovative healthcare solutions. Become a maker of possible with us!
Key Responsibilities
* Lead systems-level design and development activities for both new and existing products.
* Define and maintain system and product architectures, ensuring alignment with user needs and business goals.
* Translate user and stakeholder needs into clear, actionable system requirements and interface definitions.
* Drive traceability from requirements through design, implementation, and verification.
* Lead system integration efforts, including defect tracking, configuration management, and risk analysis.
* Plan and execute system-level testing, analyze data, and communicate findings through reports and design reviews.
* Support verification and validation activities, including protocol development and execution.
* Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Reliability teams to ensure smooth product transitions and resolve field issues.
* Facilitate cross-functional technical reviews and contribute to risk management activities (e.g., dFMEA, hazard analysis).
* Apply creative problem-solving and critical thinking to resolve complex technical challenges.
About You
* Proven experience in R&D for complex electro-mechanical systems—medical devices, diagnostics, lab automation, or similar.
* Strong foundation in systems engineering principles, including requirements management, architecture development, integration, and verification.
* Skilled in experimental design, data analysis, and drawing insights from test results.
* Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity in fast-paced, agile environments.
* Effective communicator and collaborator with the ability to influence across functions and lead without formal authority.
* Demonstrated ability to manage technical complexity and deliver results in cross-functional project teams.
* Self-motivated, curious, and eager to learn new technologies and approaches.
Salary and Location
Primary Work Location: IRL Limerick - Castletroy
Salary Range Information: €73,500.00 - €125,000.00 EUR Annual
The salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is determined by experience, education, skills, and applicable local laws and agreements.
Equal Opportunity
Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.
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For roles requiring in-office presence, this posting notes the expectation for in-office work where applicable. Remote or field-based arrangements will be indicated in the job posting.
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