**Job Description Summary** **Job Description** We are **the makers of possible** 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. **Associate Principal Engineer, Innovation** Associate Director, Innovation R&D is responsible for using their broad technical expertise, leadership skills, and medical device development process knowledge to drive and support innovation and concept phase projects. In this role, you will act as a leader of technology exploration and solutions working with internal and external teams to progress connected care system technology. You will establish technology and innovation roadmap based on a strong understanding of technology capability, customer desirability, and financial viability pursuing multiple innovation opportunities in parallel, including incremental, architectural, disruptive, and radical innovation. You are expected to translate voice of customer and stakeholder needs into early stage concepts to test and iterate with users, identify key prioritized concept related system/product requirements, establish concept system architecture, proactively identify technical risks and mitigation pathways, develop value driven intellectual property, identify use related risks, and work with cross-functional engineers to progress the technology. **What is expected of you for success in your role?** + Demonstrate knowledge of system-level medical device technology with mechanical parts, electronics, software, and algorithms. + Gain and demonstrate an understanding of user needs and problems and translate them into concept storyboards, early-stage prototype concepts and system architectures, and prioritized system/product requirements. + Complete early-stage organic and inorganic innovation and technology roadmap development and prioritizations for medical devices consisting of electro-mechanical systems with software. + Complete detailed system and product-level technical feasibility and technical risks assessments to progress proven concepts and/or technologies into new product development projects. + Achieve system-level early innovation and concept phase technical work, from strong understanding of customer desirability and financial viability to architectural decisions and proof of technology feasibility. + Complete external technology assessments and inorganic technology acquisition due diligence assessments and develop value-based patent ideas and intellectual property. + Demonstrate knowledge of the medical device product development lifecycle and standards, clinical environments and clinical aspects of medical device usage, and informal and formal verification and validation system testing. + Develop innovation project milestones and lead cross-functional teams to ensure timelines are met. + Coach and/or lead junior engineers and create clarity from multiple sources of inputs. **Requirements** + A bachelor’s degree in biomedical, systems, electrical, or mechanical engineering required and advanced degree is preferred. + 10 years related work experience required (or combination of work experience and advanced degrees). + Experience early-stage prototype concepts and system architectures, and prioritized system/product requirements. + Experience in technical feasibility, customer desirability and financial viability of new products in medical device industry. **Qualifications** + Ability to lead multi-discipline engineering teams that may consist of mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, software engineers, and system engineers to meet planned milestones. + Excellent multi-functional communication skills, strong technical writing skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated ability to bring clarity to ambiguous areas to drive decisions. + Proven history of achievement, learning agility, and action orientation. + A strong technical background and experience with translation of user/business needs to concept and system requirements, and system architectural development early-stage innovation, concept development, and/or new product development turning point planning and project management. 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. To learn more about BD visit  https://bd.com/careers 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. Required Skills Optional Skills . **Primary Work Location** USA CA - San Diego TC Bldg C&D **Additional Locations** **Work Shift** At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates—their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You (https://jobs.bd.com/benefits) . Salary or hourly rate ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates’ progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. The salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and any step rate pay system of the actual work location, as applicable to the role or position. Salary or hourly pay ranges may vary for Field-based and Remote roles. **Salary Range Information** $171,500.00 - $283,000.00 USD Annual 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.