Process Development Co-op

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Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.           

We will consider qualified applicants of all ages who are starting (or restarting) their careers

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring employees to be in our local office at least four days per week.

Relocation and housing assistance may be available to those who meet the eligibility criteria.

Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA for this position at this time

As a Process Development Engineering Co-op, you will help drive Boston Scientific’s growth through the development of world-class processes, technologies, and medical devices. You will contribute to delivering innovative solutions, enabling new products and therapies through advanced process capabilities, and executing committed projects. Internship opportunities may be available across several business areas, including Electrophysiology, Cardiac Rhythm Management, Diagnostics, Endoscopy, and Urology. This role is well suited for engineering students who enjoy hands-on problem solving, equipment and fixture development, and data-driven engineering. Ideal candidates are curious, adaptable, detail-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of projects while working both independently and collaboratively across teams.  

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Connect Research & Development to Manufacturing through the development of robust processes, technologies, and systems.
• Develop new manufacturing processes and test systems that can scale to high-volume production, reduce variation, and improve product quality.
• Work hands-on with manufacturing and development equipment to design, build, test, troubleshoot, and improve fixtures, tooling, and processes.
• Apply engineering problem-solving and data analysis/statistical methods to evaluate process performance and recommend engineering direction.
• Support process development activities that may include laser processing, bonding, mechanical testing, molding, and process validation.
• Partner with technology leaders and cross-functional teams to bring new capabilities and innovative solutions to life.
• Ensure conformance with global process development procedures and applicable quality requirements.
• Maintain responsibility for the integrity and content of Process Plans, including materials used in processing and the appropriate sequencing of manufacturing tasks.
• Develop and maintain Manufacturing Instructions and support material and process implementation throughout the Product Development lifecycle.
  
  

Required Qualifications: 

• Must graduate between Fall 2028 – Spring 2030

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate level degree majoring in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering

• Must be able to commit to a full 8-month co-op assignment during one of the following timeframes:
  • May 17th, 2027 – December 17th, 2027, OR
  • May 24th, 2027 – December 17th, 2027

• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization
• Must have reliable transportation to and from the Arden Hills, MN Boston Scientific Corporate location

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strongproblem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Motivation to learn and work hands-on with a team   
• Demonstrated work leading or part of a technical team
• Takes initiative with intellectual curiosity   
• Focus on teamwork and collaboration   
• Clear, direct, and concise communicator   
• Ability to perform basic data analysis and use statistical tools (Minitab, JMP, or Excel).
• Demonstrated hands-on mechanical, manufacturing, equipment, or fixture design experience through coursework, internships, projects, or personal interests.
• Experience with SolidWorks or other CAD tools and an interest in equipment and fixture design.
• Exposure to Six Sigma, process validation, materials science, controls/electrical systems, 3D printing, micro-interconnects, or microelectronics is a plus.
• Interest in emerging technologies and AI-enabled engineering tools is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail

Requisition ID: 634635 

Minimum Salary: $ 43368 

Maximum Salary: $ 73736 

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com—will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical technologies that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 45 years, we advance science for life by providing a broad range of high-performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of healthcare. Our portfolio of devices and therapies helps physicians diagnose and treat complex cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, oncological, neurological and urological diseases and conditions. Learn more at www.bostonscientific.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status.  Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment.  Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements.   As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions.  This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement.  The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.