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BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.
We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.
This position is part of Becton Dickinson (BD)'s, Advanced Patient Monitoring, (APM) Business Unit, Mechanical Engineering in Research and Development, New Product Development.
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. If you are invited to interview for this position, a recruiter will provide further details about this exciting transition. Learn more about BD at bd.com.
Job Summary
Sr. Mechanical Engineer working in R&D New Product Development on disposable medical devices, working cross-functionally with marketing, regulatory, quality, and operations. Self-driven with experience in design, documentation, planning, verification, and manufacturing.
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop components and systems utilizing SolidWorks design tools while applying mechanical engineering principles in both disposable and re-usable medical devices.
- Lead in the improvement, design and optimization of more complex experiments, tests, analyze results, provide complex recommendations, and develop reports, based on engineering principles that translate to innovative products.
- Oversee R&D support tasks; give instruction to technicians/engineers on conducting tests; train technicians/engineers and provide feedback; and coordinate technician/engineer work.
- Proactively identify issues, achieve resolution, and resolve problems of significant complexity on designing parts, components and subsystems.
- Generate work instructions, test methods, engineering models and drawings/prototypes, etc., to establish/characterize product and/or process specifications.
- Create/update complex design control documents including requirement specifications, and risk documents with robust knowledge on design control requirements.
- Develop project plans to assess technology and drive project results.
Ideal Candidate
The Sr Engineer must be a highly motivated self-starter who is able to achieve results with minimal direction. They will have excellent documentation and communication skills, demonstrating advanced problem-solving, organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills. The ability to interact professionally with various organizational levels, manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment and having a strict attention to detail is key to this role.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, and concepts relevant to mechanical engineering.
- 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in Mechanical Engineering role.
- Proficient with SolidWorks part modeling, assemblies, and drawings.
- Experience leading moderate to complex projects.
- Experience working in a team environment, including frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts.
- Experience adhering to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) taking adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control.
Preferred Skills/experience:
- Master's Degree in Engineering or Scientific field with 4 to 7 years’ experience, including either industry or industry/education.
- Experience with Abacus or Ansys FEA tools.
- Extensive understanding of processes and equipment used in assigned work.
- Holds diverse knowledge of various manufacturing processes such as injection molding, machining, extrusions, etc.
- Knowledge and/or Experience in Catheter design.
Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.
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.
Why Join Us?
A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.
Primary Work Location
USA CA - Irvine Laguna Canyon
Work Shift
At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You."
Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed.
Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.
Salary Range Information
$102,000.00 - $168,200.00 USD Annual
Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to 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, and other legally-protected characteristics.
We are the people who give possibilities purpose
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.
We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.
This position is part of Becton Dickinson (BD)'s, Advanced Patient Monitoring, (APM) Business Unit, Mechanical Engineering in Research and Development, New Product Development.
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. If you are invited to interview for this position, a recruiter will provide further details about this exciting transition. Learn more about BD at bd.com.
Job Summary
Sr. Mechanical Engineer working in R&D New Product Development on disposable medical devices, working cross-functionally with marketing, regulatory, quality, and operations. Self-driven with experience in design, documentation, planning, verification, and manufacturing.
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop components and systems utilizing SolidWorks design tools while applying mechanical engineering principles in both disposable and re-usable medical devices.
- Lead in the improvement, design and optimization of more complex experiments, tests, analyze results, provide complex recommendations, and develop reports, based on engineering principles that translate to innovative products.
- Oversee R&D support tasks; give instruction to technicians/engineers on conducting tests; train technicians/engineers and provide feedback; and coordinate technician/engineer work.
- Proactively identify issues, achieve resolution, and resolve problems of significant complexity on designing parts, components and subsystems.
- Generate work instructions, test methods, engineering models and drawings/prototypes, etc., to establish/characterize product and/or process specifications.
- Create/update complex design control documents including requirement specifications, and risk documents with robust knowledge on design control requirements.
- Develop project plans to assess technology and drive project results.
Ideal Candidate
The Sr Engineer must be a highly motivated self-starter who is able to achieve results with minimal direction. They will have excellent documentation and communication skills, demonstrating advanced problem-solving, organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills. The ability to interact professionally with various organizational levels, manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment and having a strict attention to detail is key to this role.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, and concepts relevant to mechanical engineering.
- 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in Mechanical Engineering role.
- Proficient with SolidWorks part modeling, assemblies, and drawings.
- Experience leading moderate to complex projects.
- Experience working in a team environment, including frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts.
- Experience adhering to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) taking adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control.
Preferred Skills/experience:
- Master's Degree in Engineering or Scientific field with 4 to 7 years’ experience, including either industry or industry/education.
- Experience with Abacus or Ansys FEA tools.
- Extensive understanding of processes and equipment used in assigned work.
- Holds diverse knowledge of various manufacturing processes such as injection molding, machining, extrusions, etc.
- Knowledge and/or Experience in Catheter design.
Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.
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.
Why Join Us?
A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.
Primary Work Location
USA CA - Irvine Laguna Canyon
Work Shift
At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You."
Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed.
Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.
Salary Range Information
$102,000.00 - $168,200.00 USD Annual
Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to 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, and other legally-protected characteristics.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in R D Engineering
Align your credentials to USMCA engineer definitions
TN visa status requires your degree to be in engineering or a directly related field. If your title is 'R&D Engineer' but your degree is in physics or materials science, document the field's direct application to engineering work before approaching employers.
Target employers with active research funding cycles
R&D teams hire when grants, contracts, or product development budgets are confirmed. Filter your search by companies with recent visa filings in engineering research roles, which signals active hiring and experience with work visa sponsorship processes.
Request an employer support letter before your border crossing
Canadian professionals can secure TN status at a port of entry, but the employer's support letter must specify your R&D engineering duties, your degree field, and the TN Engineer category. A vague letter is the most common cause of CBP delays.
Use Migrate Mate to find R&D engineering roles with TN sponsorship
Searching broadly wastes time on employers unfamiliar with visa sponsorship. Migrate Mate filters R&D engineering positions by employer experience with work visa filings, so you reach hiring managers who already understand the sponsorship process.
Clarify project scope when your role spans multiple disciplines
R&D positions often blend software, mechanical, and electrical engineering. If your offer letter describes duties across disciplines, ensure the TN petition letter ties all functions back to a single qualifying engineering category to avoid USCIS classification questions.
Plan Mexican consulate scheduling around visa interview availability
Mexican nationals need employer support documentation before the consular appointment. While the consulate review process itself is typically quick, scheduling delays at U.S. consulates in Mexico can add weeks, so build that lead time into your start date negotiation.
R D Engineering TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an R&D engineering role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, R&D engineering positions qualify under the USMCA's Engineer category, provided your job duties involve research, design, development, or testing and your degree is in engineering or a closely related scientific field. The role must require professional-level engineering knowledge, not just technical support or lab assistant work.
How does TN compare to H-1B for R&D engineering jobs?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so you can start an R&D engineering role as soon as an employer extends an offer and documentation is in order. H-1B visa requires registration in a randomized lottery each spring, with a wait of up to a year if selected. For Mexicans, TN has a 5,400-per-year limit but remains faster and more predictable than H-1B.
Where can I find R&D engineering jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking TN-eligible roles. It surfaces R&D engineering positions from employers familiar with TN sponsorship, so you avoid spending time on applications where the hiring team has no TN experience and the offer falls through at the documentation stage.
Can I switch R&D engineering employers while on TN status?
Yes, but TN status is employer-specific. You need a new TN authorization for each new employer before or at the time you begin working. Canadian professionals can obtain this at a port of entry with a new employer support letter. Mexican nationals must return to a U.S. consulate for a new visa stamp tied to the new employer.
What documents does the sponsoring employer need to provide for an R&D engineering TN?
The employer must supply a signed support letter on company letterhead stating your job title, a description of R&D engineering duties, the TN Engineer category, your degree field, your anticipated start date, and the duration of employment. For Mexican nationals, you'll apply at a U.S. consulate with this support letter and your supporting documentation.