Principal Control Engineer, Algorithm

Overview

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 Med Tech 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.

• Apply control engineering, scientific, mathematical, signal processing, and human physiology experience to develop algorithms for critical care patient monitoring and drug delivery products, with specific focus on system automation and closed-loop control.
• Design and implementation of control algorithms for medical devices, including closed-loop systems, adaptive control, and model predictive control.
• Develop simulation models (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink) to validate control strategies and optimize system performance.
• Analyze physiological signals and sensor data to inform algorithm design and improve device responsiveness.
• Research and feasibility of new concepts, conduct animal studies and clinical data collection, analyze and interpret clinical data, draw conclusions and prepare final reports and presentations.
• Conduct verification and validation testing in accordance with FDA and ISO standards.
• Support regulatory submissions by documenting algorithm design, performance, and safety considerations.
• Guide and mentor engineers on new and emerging technologies and projects.

• A bachelor’s degree in an Engineering or Scientific field with a minimum of 6 years of experience is required.
• Or a master’s degree in an Engineering or Scientific field with a minimum of 5 years of experience is required.
• Or a PhD or equivalent in an Engineering or Scientific field with a minimum of 2 years of experience is required. PhD highly preferred.

• Expert within the field of Control Engineering. Expert knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, and concepts of control engineering and system dynamics.
• Expert knowledge in signal processing, system identification, mathematical modeling and algorithm development. Demonstrated proficiency in design, optimization, and validation of control systems and algorithms.
• Strong experience with real-time signals, systems and sensors integration.
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++ for embedded systems. Real-time implementation and integration of control algorithms.

• Background in human physiology and anatomy with specific knowledge of cardiovascular hemodynamics and vital signs parameters. Experience with physiological waveforms and parameters.
• Experience in modeling of the pharmacokinetics and dynamics of drugs.
• Experience with design and implementation of physiologic closed-loop controlled medical devices, such as insulin delivery systems, mechanical ventilators and anesthesia delivery systems.
• Experience with FDA design controls and IEC software lifecycle processes.
• Knowledge of machine learning and AI techniques applied to control systems.
• Requires a high-energy individual who has excellent teamwork, partnering, and negotiation skills.
• Strong communication skills are needed to facilitate working with BD teams and executives, third parties, physician collaborators and principal investigators.

BD prioritizes on-site collaboration to foster creativity and effective problem-solving. For most roles, a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week is expected to maintain our culture of excellence, while recognizing flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles, employment is contingent upon proof of full vaccination against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required.…