Matthew Figucia
About Matthew Figucia
Matthew Figucia is an R&D Engineer III at Boston Scientific, with a background in biomedical engineering and extensive experience in product development and research.
Current Position at Boston Scientific
Matthew Figucia currently holds the title of R&D Engineer III at Boston Scientific, located in Marlborough, Massachusetts. He has been with the company since 2022. His role includes leading technical efforts for design enhancement projects aimed at improving clinical performance and reducing complaints for Class I/II Endoscopic Medical Devices. He also coordinates multi-site efforts for transitioning design changes and line extensions from development to production, involving development teams, external suppliers, and manufacturing plants.
Previous Role at BD
Before his current position at Boston Scientific, Matthew Figucia worked at BD as an R&D Engineer II from 2021 to 2022 in Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland. In this role, he executed several projects and gained valuable experience in the medical device field. He also completed a year-long Product Development Co-op from 2020 to 2021 at BD in Warwick, RI, which further honed his skills in product development and research.
Educational Background in Biomedical Engineering
Matthew Figucia holds a Master of Science (MS) degree in Biomedical/Medical Engineering from Brown University, which he completed from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in the same field from Boston University College of Engineering, where he studied from 2015 to 2019. His strong academic background has equipped him with the expertise needed for his roles in the medical device industry.
Experience in Research and Development
Matthew Figucia has a robust background in research and development, having worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at Brown University's Darling Lab from 2019 to 2020. He also has experience as an Undergraduate Researcher at Bioventus in Boston, MA, from 2018 to 2019, and as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Human Adaptation Lab in Boston, MA, in 2018. These roles provided him with extensive experience in biomedical research and product innovation.
Internship Experience
Matthew Figucia has completed multiple internships that have contributed to his professional development. He worked as a CMC Intern (Formulation Development) at Flexion Therapeutics in Burlington, MA, for three months in 2019. His internship experience has been instrumental in building his foundational knowledge and practical skills in biomedical engineering and product development.