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About the role:

The Quality Technician I role in Core Tech Polymers (CTP) is the first point of contact for production personnel regarding quality issues.  The quality technician is responsible for documenting non-conforming events as well as identifying and segregating impacted material.  The position requires creative thinking and investigation skills to resolve problems that arise on extrusion production floor. The quality technician will be responsible for supporting multiple production lines to keep material flowing and assuring quality requirements are maintained throughout the process. Technical aptitude will be a key component as much of the technician role involves working with technology systems including MES, SAP, downtime tracking, and DataMetrics among others.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Investigate and document non-conforming events in eCAPA system
• Perform project and product testing
• Assist engineers in failure analysis
• Provide direct quality support for day to day production floor operations
• Learn and create setups in Statistical Process Monitoring (SPC) program
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects
• Assist with quality issues and quality metrics related activities.
• Document non-conforming events and quarantine impacted material
• Perform testing, gather data, and analyze results of product testing and process monitoring.
• Assist with CAPA activities
• Use documentation systems to research information and generate Change Requests.
• Assist in the investigation and disposition of nonconforming materials, designs and/or systems.
• Review device history records (DHR) and acceptance records to ensure all activities in the Device Master Record (DMR) have been performed and approved.
• Update databases and spreadsheets used to track, monitor, and report department activities.
• Use the inventory and traceability management systems to transact and research material
• Communicate with a wide variety of BSC personnel in and outside of the plant.

Required qualifications:

• High school diploma/degree/equivalent work experience

Preferred qualifications:

• 1-2+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proficient in Microsoft office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc)
• Strong verbal/written communication skills
• AA degree or higher
• 1-2 years in the medical device field
• Experience in SAP/MES or equivalent MRP system
• Lean manufacturing experience
• Workstation error proofing experience

Maximum Salary: $ 63856

Compensation fornon-exempt (hourly), non-sales rolesmay 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 forexempt, non-sales rolesmay 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.

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.

Job Purpose

In Operations, provide daily support of products, processes, materials, and equipment to achieve production goals (i.e., quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and safety).

Key Responsibilities

• Uses problem-solving methodologies to support issue investigations and make improvements.
• Actively interacts with cross-functional team members through face-to-face meetings, virtual video calls, emails or group sessions.
• Practices good teamwork by actively listening, sharing ideas and working together as one team, in support of day-to-day operating requirements.
• Assists in the development and analysis of process, product, material or equipment specifications and performance requirements
• Evaluates new equipment/processes/chemicals for environmental impact to eliminate or lessen such impacts in conjunction with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)As part of personal development, may assume engineering responsibility for manufacturing equipment or processes within the cleanroom environment.
• Interfaces with vendors, possibly physicians and other technical consultants as part of the role.
• Builds Quality into all aspects of work by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements in Standard Operating Procedures.

Education & Experience

• NFQ Level 8 Honours Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline is required. (You must be graduating prior to September 2026 or have graduated in last 2 years)
• An understanding of systems and a willingness to learn and develop technical skills.
• Good communication skills, teamwork abilities and initiative.
• Proven ability to work well as part of a team & on own with minimum supervision.
• Eager to learn and active participate.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Eligible to work in Ireland.

• Competitive Benefits –we offer market leading benefits including performance-related bonus, pension contribution, onsite gym, onsite parking, subsidised canteen, organised social groups and healthcare.

• – opportunity to transform the lives of patients worldwide.
• Our Culture- our work is guided by core values that define our culture and empower our employees.
• Career Development– our highly engaged leaders will empower you to grow and will invest in your potential. You can also broaden your skills through personal development courses.
• Opportunity to Innovate– we encourage you to fulfil your true creative potential by speaking up with your ideas and solutions to problems that matter.
• Work-Life Balance– we have created a culture that acknowledges, respects and supports your life and work choices.
• Corporate Social Responsibility– we are dedicated to progressing business practices in areas important to our communities. Our onsite charity events have raised over €1.5 million for worthy causes in the past ten years.

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