Job Opportunities in Costa Rica

Work mode: Hybrid

Onsite Location(s): Heredia, CR

About the role:
With minimal to no supervision/guidance, develops and analyses packaging, products, materials, processes, or equipment for projects of high complexity. Independently, or as a member of a team, develops, directs, and executes plans for a major segment of complex projects. Compiles, analyzes and reports operational/test/research data to establish performance standards for newly-designed or modified packaging, products, processes, or materials.

You're Responsibilities include:

• Consistently generates innovative and unique solutions to market needs and submits idea disclosures. Work is expected to result in the development of new or refined packages, products, processes, or equipment.
• Fully participates and successfully contributes to project teams through the completion of complex engineering/packaging work in one or more of the following: packaging design and development, packaging testing, preparation of specifications, test/engineering reports preparation.
• Leads project teams of moderate to large scope through the definition of goals and objectives, project planning, execution of activities, and project follow-up.
• Works independently to plan and schedule own activities necessary to meet timelines.
• Demonstrates proficient Sustaining Engineering and New Product Development knowledge through completion of high-quality deliverables.
• Coordinates, creates, and enhances packaging components for Sustaining Engineering and New Product Development based on pre-existing formats and design, and in accordance with regulatory, quality, and business requirements. As applicable, executes these actions for new product/packaging development.
• Performs Change Notice activities for the review, approval and release of packaging components and documentation.
• Designs, coordinates, and executes complex engineering tests and experiments for existing product/packaging design improvements and, as applicable, new product/packaging development. Compiles and analyzes data. Draws conclusions from results.
• Generates and reviews complex packaging-related documentation, including specifications, test plans, reports, and other documents.
• Interfaces with Physicians/Lab personnel to obtain feedback on concepts and performance of new devices or packages.
• Translates customer needs into product requirements and design specifications.
• Works cooperatively with various Boston Scientific departments, divisions, and suppliers, to ensure an improved, practical, and consistent approach to packaging.
• Performs troubleshooting on new problems as related to design, material, or process. Selects techniques to solve complex problems and make sound design recommendations.
• As applicable, provides work direction to technicians and other employees on packaging processes or test procedures.
• Serves as a resource in the orientation and training of new engineers and employees.
• Identifies areas for improvement, suggests solutions, and submits idea records.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor or Licentiate degree in Engineering (Industrial, Design, Chemical/Materials, Mechanical) or related field.
• English Level desired: C1 or above
• Experience: 5+ years
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Desired knowledge:
  • In-depth packaging conceptual and practical knowledge and experience (packaging configurations, materials, processes, testing, equipment, and standards/regulations).
  • In-depth ability to research data, compile and analyze information, report results, and exercise judgment based on objective evidence.
  • In-depth ability to navigate through the different systems, industry practices and standards of a Medical Devices company. In-depth understanding of the regulations that govern the Medical Devices industry.
  • In-depth ability to perform a range of work assignments, solve a range of problems through applying technical and/or functional experience and guided by precedents.
  • Receives minimum to no supervision and direction. Works independently, receiving guidance on complex and unprecedented problems.
  • Demonstrated ability to support and guide team members. Basic knowledge on people leadership.