דרושים R&d Firmware Development Intern - Neuromodulation ב-Boston Scientific ב-United States, Santa Clarita

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assist in all aspects of design control for the full product portfolio.
• Leading the design & execution of structured experimental plans to drive data-based decisions.
• Drive test method development and validation activities.
• Facilitating crisp decision making around key technical issues for your workstreams.
• Understanding clinical use cases and user interface requirements to drive design decisions.
• Working cooperatively with process development, quality, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical, and marketing to ensure project success.
• Provide multiple options and considerations based on feedback from clinical, manufacturing and business teams.
• Training and/or provide work direction to technicians and other engineers.
• Documenting development by writing documents, reports, memos, change requests.
• Solving engineering problems by analyzing the situation and recommending solutions or alternative actions.
• In all actions, demonstrating a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to all documented quality processes and procedures.

Required qualifications:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience with bachelors, or 1+ years with a master’s degree.
• Strong hypothesis-driven experimental design, problem solving and statistical analysis skills.
• Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations based on technical inputs from multiple and varied sources.
• Candidates should have a high sense of urgency, be self-starters and have a hands-on approach.
• Must work Onsite at our Arbor Lakes, MN location.

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, physics, or biomedical engineering preferred.
• Proficient in designing products, components, assemblies, and/or fixturing utilizing Solidworks.
• Experience with medical device development for single use devices and those containing Electronic Medical Equipment.
• Experience with drafting and maintaining DHF and DMR documentation.
• Ability to build strong relationships across the organization.
• Experience in driving technical trade-off decisions to optimize design, performance, usability, manufacturability, cost-efficiency and reliability.
• Strong written and verbal communication, judgment, decision-making, and critical thinking skills.

Maximum Salary: $ 132000

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.

Your Responsibilities Include:

Demand Planning

• Lead SI&OP process for the business and drive the decision-making process.

• Coordinate base & high-side forecasting plans related to the Franchise products.

• Manage and provide work direction to Global Supply Chain Planners

• Review statistically generated forecasts with Marketing and Finance and drive for consensus forecast creation.

• Review Safety stock targets and approve changes, noting input elements resulting in change.

• Work with Global Marketing, Country Demand Planning, and Country Operations groups to identify all known demand sources (customer orders, scheduling agreements, distributor shipment, consignment, etc.)

New Product Launch Management

• Core Team Member for Supply Chain on New Product Development Team

• Develop launch plans, including forecasts, inventory targets, cannibalization plans, and introduction schedules with support of stakeholders.

• Lead Launch Adherence meeting cadence & coordination, execute launch workbooks and prepare distribution chain for product launch.

• Provide leadership on coordination of supply activities during product launch execution.

Inventory Management

• Lead the development of inventory plans including inventory reduction projects.

• Diagnose excesses to inventory objectives and develop plan to remediate; calculate and report on EE&O

• Lead process for divisional managing and reporting of component Last Time Buy and Finished Good inventory buffer activities for regulatory or other events.

• Effectively drive inventory management between version changes, UPN run-outs, and geographic-specific buffers.

Supply Chain Execution

• Function as key member of the Franchise Leadership Team responsible for service level, inventory levels, and overall coordination of supply chain

• Achieve KPI Metrics: Service Level/Backorder; Inventory; Forecast Accuracy/Bias; Healthy Stock and Inventory charges.

• Drive execution of end-to-end supply chain by supporting the planning processes utilizing Rapid Response (Advanced Planning System)

• Diagnose service level failures, develop mitigation plans, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Management Requirements

• Foster a diverse and inclusive workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives.

• Will lead a team of employees in the achievement of organizational goals; guide, coach, direct, and develop direct reports.

• Monitor and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures (e.g., federal/country, and regulatory requirements)

Required Qualifications:

• Four-year degree in Engineering/Supply Chain Management and related field/equivalent work experience

• 7+ years’ experience in supply chain planning, materials management, manufacturing planning or inventory control function.

• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, train, or mentor others.

• Effective communication skills with the ability to successfully interact and influence at all levels of the organization both domestically and internationally.

• Ability to take initiative and lead projects independently with a strategic mindset

• Consistently performs to a high level of accuracy in all tasks, high level of attention to detail.

• Adaptable, flexible, and willing to accept new ideas, processes, and procedures.

• Analytical critical thinking skills and able to make efficient decisions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience utilizing SAP or other ERP systems.

• Experience utilizing Rapid Response or other Advance Planning Systems

• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Continuous improvement experience including Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing
• MBA or Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field
  

Maximum Salary: $ 197000

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.

Your responsibilities will Include:

• Support detailed project planning in support of major project, product/process transfer etc.
• Co-coordinating the activities of any BSC allocated project resources.
• Support the PM to identify and manage project dependencies and critical path items while ensuring project quality and utilizing and following appropriate methodologies.
• Development of and adherence to project contract or terms and conditions.
• Liaise with project manager, other team members, and functional management as necessary and effectively communicates project expectations and deliverables to team members in a timely and clear fashion.
• Development and implementation of appropriate supporting documentation and project management tools (meeting notes, decision log, risk matrix, Terms and Conditions)
• Prepare project status updates
• Support a work environment of continuous improvement that supports BSC’s Quality Policy, Quality System and the appropriate regulations for the area they support.
• Identify and escalate unresolved obstacles to the success of the project.
• Participates in the planning, execution, and finalization of projects according to strict deadlines, within budget, and by following organized and repeatable procedures.
• Conducts project post mortems and communicates lessons learned in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
• Use critical thinking to offer new ideas and potential improvements to the project plan

Required qualifications:

• 3+ years related experience to include leading or managing projects
• 2 yrs experience in data management and technology systems implementation
• Strong data analysis skills
• Strong familiarity with Microsoft Tools and ability to learn software quickly
• Concise verbal and writing communication

Preferred qualifications:

• 3+ years medical device industry experience
• Preferred experience in process development and leading continuous improvement
• Experience in creating & facilitating communication to stakeholders
• Bachelor’s degree

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.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop and verify embedded software updates for microcontroller-based neuromodulation devices, following team coding standards
• Design and develop test software to interact with and characterize embedded software functionality
• Build and run firmware on lab hardware; reproduce issues, collect logs, and help troubleshoot alongside engineers
• Perform low level characterization of hardware to understand how embedded software should be designed within the system.
• Write basic test cases/scripts, document results, and participate in code reviews within a medical-device development process
• Innovate new approaches, test strategies, and test methods, and evaluate feasibility of concepts for neurostimulator devices
• Practice applying project management, product management, and engineering skills to various stages of the product life cycle process
• Designing, fabricating, and testing prototype devices to address clinical feedback
• Analyzing large clinical databases to inform device design and procedural technique
• Plan and manage your own tasks to meet timelines; communicate status, risks, and blockers to the team
• Demonstrate understanding of the product development process through high-quality work and complete documentation
  

Required qualifications:

• Rising senior (undergraduate or graduate) in Electrical, Software, Biomedical, Computer Science or Computer Engineering with an anticipated graduation term between Fall 2026 and Spring 2027
• Able to start in early to mid-June 2026 and commit to a 12-week, full-time internship
• Reliable transportation to and from the worksite
• Completed coursework in C/C++ and embedded systems (or equivalent project experience).
• Hands-on practice with microcontrollers (e.g., Arduino/STM32): build, flash, and debug simple firmware; comfortable with basic lab tools and Git
• Clear communicator who documents work, follows coding standards, and collaborates well in a team-oriented, safety-focused environment

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.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Partner with Neuromodulation Strategic Talent Management Leader and HR Business Partners to support divisional organizational effectiveness initiatives.
• Leverage existing processes and resources to develop a consistent framework to build high performing teams.
• Facilitate team sessions to clarify roles and responsibilities, mission, vision, and team norms.
• Incorporate tools and resources to build accountability and trust, improve decision making and encourage collaboration to strengthen high performing teams.
• Perform needs assessments to determine best approach for solutioning.
• Measure effectiveness and show return on investment with initiatives.
• Establish and cultivate internal relationships with key stakeholders, such as HR Centers of Excellence, HR Business Partners, and HR Operations, to drive consistency and execute initiatives that support the business.
• Ensure services are delivered in compliance with corporate policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree plus 10 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Experience in employee development and leadership development programs.
• Instructional and/or program design experience.
• At least 5 years facilitation experience; Insights certification a plus.
• Ability to flex facilitation style for various cultural norms and seniority levels.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, executive presence, and emotional intelligence.
• Customer-focused attitude, with high-level of professionalism and discretion.
• Ability to influence at all levels in the organization and success in working in a matrixed organization.
• Organizes and prioritizes own work. Ability to manage multiple projects and activities while delivering results.
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Windows applications: Word, PowerPoint, and Excel (ability to merge data, and create tables and graphs).
• Must work at least 3-days per week or more at the BSC Valencia, CA location.

Preferred qualifications:

• Advanced degree in OD or other related fields.
• 3+ years of professional coaching with successful engagements.
• Change management certification.
• Experience with culture change and engagement strategies.

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.

About the role:

In this role, the Associate Director will be leading exploratory R&D work developing next-generation platforms for Neuromodulation. Responsibilities will include managing a team of PhD-level scientists and engineers and working cross-functionally with colleagues in R&D, Marketing, Clinical, and PMO to drive innovation in devices for the treatment of neurological disorders, including Spinal Cord Stimulation and Deep Brain Stimulation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a team of PhD level scientists and engineers responsible for driving and executing complex neuromodulation research projects of the following types:

• • Computational modeling studies
  • Collaborative pre-clinical studies
  • Exploratory clinical studies

• Collaborate cross-functionally to develop a strategy and roadmap for the aforementioned studies, aligning research activities with business objectives
• Lead the development and documentation of next-generation neurostimulation systems throughout exploratory and technology development phases
• Serve as a subject matter expert on neuromodulation therapies to support product development and regulatory submissions
• Build external collaborations with academic institutions or private partners as needed to answer scientific questions

Required qualifications:

• Masters degree in neuromodulation, neuroscience, neuroengineering, biomedical engineering, or a related field and at least 10 years of professional experience in Research & Development, or a minimum of 7 years of R&D experience specifically within the medical device industry
• 5+ years’ experience in a management role
• Proven success in leading early-stage product development for medical devices, driving innovations from concept through feasibility
• Extensive experience designing and executing pre-clinical and clinical research studies, ensuring compliance with regulatory and scientific standards
• Skilled in customer-facing collaboration, engaging directly with physicians, scientists, and other technical/medical professionals to gather insights and build strong partnerships.
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Preferred qualifications:

• PhD in neuromodulation, neuroscience, neuroengineering, biomedical engineering, or a related field
• Prior experience with neuromodulation devices, including design, testing, or clinical use
• Track record of building and driving collaborations between industry and academia, including grant-writing and publications
• Strong public speaking skills; ability to deliver presentations to scientific and medical professionals

Maximum Salary: $ 266000

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.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Strategic roadmapping: Maintain and deliver a comprehensive data product roadmap that outlines the vision, goals, and strategic direction for data management and analytics products. Continuously update the roadmap based on evolving business needs, technological advancements, and market trends. Manage prioritization of analytics needs across the business and help articulate business value.

• Business acumen: Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and understand business needs for data, translate them into use cases, and prioritize a plan based on strategic goals and value. Define key metrics and KPIs to measure performance and health of the business.

• Data and process acumen: Help streamline data flows to create a single source of truth for data. Bring knowledge of the business, process flow, and context to data, while understanding the technical aspects of all source systems (internal and external). Troubleshoot data flow discrepancies and accuracy issues, and help problem solve data opportunities.

• Governance: Lead the community of data experts within the division and enforce data governance policies to ensure data quality. Optimize the intake process, develop and maintain standardized reporting frameworks, create and manage the data dictionary, and build a comprehensive data/KPI lexicon to align stakeholders on terminology. Rationalize analytics assets and reports, measure usage, and eliminate unused reports.

• Technology and reporting innovation: Harness existing reporting and visualization tools to craft intuitive analytical reports and insights for field personnel and leadership. Lead the development and implementation of innovative reporting tools and technologies by working closely with data engineering and analytics teams, representing the voice of the business.

• Digital capabilities and automation: Leverage digital tools and platforms to automate and streamline processes. Implement and manage sales enablement technologies to improve efficiency and productivity. Help shape enterprise systems strategy and integrate new digital, AI, and generative AI tools into the existing technology stack.

• Process improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to create efficiencies for both field sales and commercial back-office functions. Work with cross-functional teams to align processes and ensure consistency. Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs), data definitions, and process maps where applicable.

• Project management and communication: Exhibit outstanding project management capabilities, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope. Communicate effectively with stakeholders and leaders, providing clear updates on status, risks, and timelines. Liaise with IT partners on key projects to ensure quality products are delivered on time and as expected.

• Operational excellence: Display a sense of urgency in responding to requests by providing timely, accurate, and efficient support for our team and stakeholders. Demonstrate a high level of responsiveness and dedication to the collective success of the team.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, marketing, data analytics, or a related field

• 5 years of experience in revenue operations, sales operations, sales enablement, commercial IT, or a related function

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a data analyst or in a similar role, with experience in data tools such as SQL, Python, VBA, SAS, Tableau Prep, Alteryx, cloud environments (AWS, Snowflake), and modern data architecture principles

• 2+ years of experience with analytical visualization tools such as Tableau, QlikView, or others

• Expert-level experience with back-office applications, including Excel and MS Access

• Strong understanding of enterprise platforms (SAP, Anaplan, Model N, Conga) and CRM capabilities (SFDC)

• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong written and verbal communication skills to work with individuals at all levels of the organization and articulate data strategies to technical and non-technical audiences

• Proven track record of managing the lifecycle of complex data-driven products or solutions

• Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into scalable data solutions

• Deep understanding of industry trends, market needs, and the competitive landscape in data and analytics

• Experience building a product roadmap, prioritizing features, and driving alignment across cross-functional teams while influencing without authority

• Ability to own and manage projects end-to-end

• Desire to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, cross-functional environment

• Ability to travel up to 20% domestically

Preferred qualifications:

• Commercial back-office experience in the medical device or life sciences industry

• Knowledge of Boston Scientific commercial systems and processes

• Prior experience implementing data-driven AI or generative AI use cases and other commercial digital platforms

• Experience applying statistical modeling and predictive analytics to solve business problems

• Proven expert-level analytical and problem-solving experience

• Prior experience in process mapping and documentation

• Proven experience influencing change

Maximum Salary: $ 197000

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.