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Staff Systems Engineer I

Onsite, Limerick, Munster

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Job ID
R-548326
Category
Engineering
Location
Limerick, Ireland

Build an engineering career where innovation, ownership and impact move healthcare forward

At BD, Engineering and R&D professionals design, develop and improve the technologies that shape how healthcare is delivered worldwide. You'll apply scientific thinking, technical expertise and creative problem-solving to turn complex challenges into solutions that matter.

Whether you specialize in mechanical, electrical, process, systems, software or research engineering, BD offers the scale, resources and freedom to innovate – with clear expectations, accountability for outcomes and opportunities to grow your career alongside industry-leading technology.

And as one of the world's largest medical technology companies, you'll shape solutions that reach across global healthcare systems and improve lives at scale.

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.

Job Description

Our vision for Peripheral Intervention at BD

Our Peripheral Intervention (PI) business unit offers a comprehensive range of medical products, devices and services for the treatment of peripheral arterial and venous disease, cancer detection, and end-stage renal disease and maintenance.

About the role

As a Staff Systems Engineer, you will contribute to key technical direction and use systems engineering expertise across complex medical device programs. You will play a critical role in defining and/or reviewing existing system architecture, shaping system‑level requirements, and driving integration, verification, validation, and risk management activities throughout the product lifecycle.

This role requires deep technical expertise combined with the ability to lead through influence, guide cross‑functional teams, and navigate ambiguity. You will work closely with engineering, quality, regulatory, clinical, marketing, manufacturing, and service teams to ensure robust, compliant, and customer‑focused solutions.

Main responsibilities will include:

  • Serve as a key contributor for system architecture, system‑level requirements, and interfaces across complex electro‑mechanical medical devices.

  • Drive systems engineering excellence across the full product lifecycle, including requirements management, integration, verification, and validation.

  • Author and review system and sub‑system requirements, design specifications, and test methods.

  • Significantly contribute to system V&V planning and execution, including protocol development, execution, and reporting.

  • Partner with project management, regulatory, quality, clinical, marketing, and product development teams to drive aligned technical decisions and successful delivery.

  • Apply systems thinking and independent judgment to solve complex technical problems and manage technical risk.

  • Support system and sub‑system integration, including defect tracking, configuration management, and interface management.

  • Provide key support to risk management activities, including system‑level hazard analysis and FMEA.

  • Plan, design, and analyze technical experiments, including characterization, prototyping, qualification, and design of experiments (DOE).

  • Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and systems engineers.

  • Support manufacturability, serviceability, and lifecycle considerations by collaborating with manufacturing and service teams.

  • Apply Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) principles to drive robust design, statistically sound testing, and data‑driven decision‑making.

  • Develop deep understanding of user needs, clinical workflows, and use environments, ensuring designs meet real‑world customer and patient needs.

About you

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

  • 8+ years of experience in R&D engineering, with significant experience in medical devices, diagnostics, lab automation, or other regulated electro‑mechanical systems.

  • Demonstrated expertise in systems engineering principles, including requirements management, architecture development, integration, verification, and validation.

  • Hands‑on experience with requirements management tools such as Modern Requirements, Polarion, Jama, or DOORS.

  • Proven experience writing system‑level requirements and decomposing them across hardware, software, usability, and mechanical domains.

  • Strong experience developing and executing system‑level V&V protocols.

  • Solid knowledge of IEC 60601‑1 and relevant medical device standards.

  • Experience working on interdisciplinary systems, including electromechanical, software, and fluidic components.

  • Strong analytical skills, including data acquisition, statistical analysis, and DFSS methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience operating effectively in ambiguous, fast‑paced, and agile environments, bringing clarity and structure.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead technical complexity and influence decisions without formal authority.

  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts clearly to varied audiences.

  • Experience working directly with customers or clinical users to understand workflows, use cases, and unmet needs.

  • Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field.

This is a 12- Month Fixed Term Contract based in Limerick.

Salary Range: €80K - €90K + Bonus + Benefits

Click on apply if this sounds like you!

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.

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.

To learn more about BD visit: https://bd.com/careers

Why Join Us?

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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Primary Work Location

IRL Limerick - Castletroy

Additional Locations

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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

€75,900.00 - €115,725.00 EUR Annual
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Success Profile

What sets successful Engineering and R&D professionals apart? You're likely to thrive if you are:

  • Analytical
  • Collaborative
  • Curious
  • Detail-oriented
  • Inventive
  • Problem-solver

Ready for your next challenge?

This is an environment for engineers who want to think boldly and execute with precision. You'll have the opportunity to influence design decisions, contribute across the full product lifecycle and see how your work moves from concept to real-world impact – backed by the scale of a global MedTech leader.

Hear from one of our BD Innovators about how BD uses cutting-edge AI and machine learning to power decisions that improve patient outcomes and expand access to care. This is where your work drives real-time impact across the globe.

Hear from Our Associates

  • "BD is a big, global company so don't be afraid to connect with and reach out to others. There is so much to learn here, and the company does an amazing job of helping people develop and grow. I'd also offer to become like a sponge and soak up as much knowledge as you can and put your Career Blueprint to work for you. I really love my job and am so grateful to work at BD."

  • "I think we have something like more than 30 different countries represented by those working within the Research Centre Ireland, which is impressive and one of my favourite things about BD. I work with electrical, mechanical engineers, scientists and so many others – it's wonderful to see and hear so many different perspectives during the day."

  • "I continue to be amazed at how we keep innovating in the Med Tech space. We constantly evaluate how to bring even more solutions to healthcare professionals, how to increase the efficiency of our technologies, all while keeping the patient impact in mind. Not only have I found meaningful work at BD, but a place where I feel I can thrive."

  • "During my interview, I learned how much of an impact our infusion solutions have across the world and I was impressed because whether it's analgesics, cancer treatments, anesthesia or other treatments, the likelihood of someone within your own family using our product is high. Contributing to the creation of products that have the ability to make such a big impact in healthcare is a great feeling. I love my role at BD."

Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation

  • Retirement Plans

  • Healthcare Coverage

  • Paid Time Off

  • Parental Leave

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Professional Development

  • Rewards & Recognition

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