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BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) lists this Staff UX Engineer opportunity in ashland, Oregon. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.
nWe are the people who give possibilities purpose
nBD 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.
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nThe Staff UX Engineer is responsible for defining and advancing the UX Engineering strategy across the Waters Software portfolio. This role leads the development of scalable frontend architecture, reusable component libraries, and enterprise design systems that enable consistent, intuitive user experiences across a diverse suite of medical instrument software products.
nPartnering with Human Factors Engineering, Product Management, Architecture, and Agile development teams, the Staff UX Engineer transforms user insights into shared UX frameworks and implementation standards that improve usability, accelerate development, and support long-term product portfolio alignment.
nResponsibilities :
nnnDefine and drive the UX Engineering strategy across the Waters Software portfolio, delivering consistent, scalable, and user-centered experiences across products.
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nnServe as the technical authority for frontend architecture, UX implementation, and Design System governance.
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nnLead the vision, development, adoption, and continuous evolution of a shared enterprise Design System and Storybook component ecosystem.
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nnEstablish standards for component architecture, interaction patterns, accessibility, design tokens, theming, branding, and visual consistency.
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nnArchitect, develop, and maintain reusable UI frameworks and components using Angular, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS/SCSS, and Angular Material.
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nnDefine and govern frontend engineering best practices, including coding standards, documentation, API consistency, component lifecycle management, and architecture review processes.
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nnDrive quality-focused development practices through automated testing, visual regression testing, accessibility validation, usability verification, and continuous quality monitoring.
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nnEstablish scalable CI/CD, versioning, release management, and dependency governance practices for shared frontend assets and Design System components.
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nnPartner with Human Factors Engineering, Product Management, Architects, and Agile teams to translate user research and workflow insights into reusable UX solutions and development standards.
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nnEnable Scrum teams to accelerate software delivery through reusable design assets, implementation guidance, reference architectures, and shared engineering frameworks.
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nnCollaborate with Technical Leads and Architects to define frontend technology strategies, roadmaps, and long-term platform direction.
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nnConduct architecture, design, and implementation reviews to ensure usability, performance, accessibility, maintainability, and consistency across the software portfolio.
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nnMonitor Design System adoption, platform health, and usage metrics to drive continuous improvement and maximize business impact.
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nnMentor and coach frontend engineers and UX practitioners, fostering engineering excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.
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nnEnsure compliance with applicable Quality Management System (QMS), regulatory, and accessibility requirements.
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n nMinimum Qualifications
nnnBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related technical discipline.
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nn8+ years of experience in software engineering, frontend development, UX Engineering, or a closely related field.
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nnDemonstrated experience leading frontend engineering initiatives across multiple products, teams, or platforms.
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nnProven experience designing, implementing, and governing enterprise-scale Design Systems and reusable component libraries.
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nnStrong expertise in modern frontend technologies, including Angular, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS/SCSS, and Angular Material.
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nnHands-on experience developing and maintaining component libraries using Storybook or similar design system platforms.
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nnStrong understanding of frontend architecture, component-based design, state management, performance optimization, and modern web application development.
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nnExperience establishing engineering standards and best practices for reusable, scalable, and maintainable frontend solutions.
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nnProficiency with Git-based development workflows, source control, code review processes, and CI/CD practices.
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nnExperience working within Agile and Scrum software development environments.
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nnDemonstrated ability to influence technical direction and collaborate effectively with Product Management, UX, Human Factors Engineering, Architecture, and Software Development teams.
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nnWilling and able to commute or travel onsite when needed.
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n nPreferred Qualifications
nnnExperience developing software for regulated industries, including medical devices, life sciences, healthcare, or other compliance-driven environments.
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nnExperience partnering with Human Factors Engineering, UX Research, or User Experience teams to translate user insights into product and platform solutions.
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nnStrong knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive design practices, including WCAG compliance.
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nnExperience implementing and managing Design Tokens, Design System tooling, and design-to-development workflows.
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nnHands-on experience with modern frontend testing frameworks, including component, accessibility, visual regression, and end-to-end testing.
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nnExperience contributing to platform engineering, developer enablement, or shared technology initiatives that improve engineering efficiency and consistency.
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nnFamiliarity with AI-assisted software development, UX design tools, and emerging technologies that enhance product development and user experience.
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nnExperience scaling Design Systems and frontend platforms across multiple products, teams, or business units.
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nnKnowledge of modern UX architecture patterns, design governance models, and enterprise frontend platform strategies.
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n nWhy Join Us?
nTo 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.
nWe 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.
nTo learn more about BD visit .
nBecton, 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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nPrimary Work Location
nUSA OR Ashland - FlowJo
nAdditional Locations
nUSA CA - Milpitas 135, USA CA - San Diego (BDB)
nWork Shift
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Worksite address
ashland, OR, 97520, US
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