Staff Engineer/New Product Development (Hybrid, Franklin Lakes, NJ)
Becton Dickinson
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Staff Engineer, New Product Development (Hybrid 4 days a week in office, Franklin Lakes, NJ)
Shape the Future of Medical Materials
Are you ready to help reinvent the materials that power the next generation of healthcare devices?
At BD, we are advancing a strategic transformation from traditional elastomer technologies to next-generation thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) platforms that will support millions of patients worldwide. As a Staff Engineer within our TPE Research and Material Platform Development team, you will define the science, technology, and material platforms. These platforms enable innovation across BD's infusion, drug delivery, and vascular access portfolios.
This is more than a materials development role. You will combine scientific curiosity, first-principles thinking, and hands-on experimentation to solve complex challenges at the intersection of polymer science, product performance, manufacturing, and patient needs. Working alongside experts across R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, and external partners, you will transform scientific insights into scalable solutions that can shape the future of healthcare.
What You'll Do
We are looking for a scientist and engineer who thrives on difficult problems and isn't satisfied with simply knowing that something works. We want someone driven to understand why it works.
In this role, you will lead the development of next-generation TPE formulations and structural systems for medical-device applications. You will design and execute research strategies that deepen our understanding of how polymer composition, morphology, processing, sterilization, and aging influence device performance. Through structured experimentation and advanced characterization, you will uncover the relationships between material structure and product function, enabling more predictive and efficient development.
Help us build the scientific foundation for future material platforms by developing robust characterization methods, creating predictive models, and translating complex data into clear design rules and engineering decisions. Success requires a combination of creativity and discipline: generating new ideas, challenging assumptions, and rigorously validating hypotheses through data.
Beyond the laboratory, you will work across the product development lifecycle. We will rely on you to translate customer, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory requirements into material design inputs, specifications, and verification strategies. Your technical judgment will help guide material selection, risk retirement, regulatory submissions, and future platform strategy.
As a technical leader, you will also foster collaboration with suppliers, universities, external laboratories, and internal subject matter experts. We value individuals who can communicate complex scientific concepts clearly, influence without authority, mentor others, and build alignment around data-driven decisions.
Who You Are
You are a naturally curious scientist or engineer who enjoys exploring new ideas and applying first-principles thinking to complex technical challenges. You combine deep technical knowledge with strong experimental rigor and are comfortable navigating uncertainty while driving progress.
You have demonstrated success in materials research, formulation development, polymer science, or related fields and possess the ability to translate technical discoveries into meaningful product outcomes. You are equally comfortable discussing molecular-level mechanisms, experimental design, statistical analysis, manufacturing implications, and business impact.
Most importantly, you demonstrate the qualities that define our strongest innovators:
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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.
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.
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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 healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.
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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$135,500.00 - $216,800.00 USD AnnualExplore related positions you might be interested in
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