Boston Scientific R&D Tech II - 1st Shift 

United States, Minnesota, Arden Hills 

414774555

Assist R&D engineers and/or teams in a test environment for development and analysis of products, materials, processes, or equipment. This position requires an extensive knowledge base and a high degree of independence.

Your responsibilities include:

• Performs a variety of duties in the electrical, mechanical, and optical areas.
• Works from protocols, test methods or verbal instructions.
• Performs tests, captures data and constructs excel data spreadsheets.
• Maintains detailed documentation through all phases of development, testing and analysis.
• Most testing is mechanical in nature, i.e., pull, flex, torque, extension, retraction, insertion and withdraw. Some high voltage/current testing. All testing requires meticulous setup.
• May assist in the transfer of technology and/or contribute in cross-functional discussions regarding device performance allegations.
• Explore and contribute to testing concepts and test method development.
• Act as a resource to other employees.
• Often and thoroughly communicate project status to project teams.

Required qualifications:

• AA Degree or equivalent work experience in related discipline and 3+ years R&D technical support or related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to setup/conduct product testing and collect data to medical device standards.
• Operate and maintain complex test equipment.
• PC knowledge/experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and file sharing/saving.
• Ability to work in a team environment interacting with engineers and technicians
• Strong problem-solving skills

Preferred qualifications:

• Medical device testing experience.
• Experience interacting with a highly technical staff in an engineering lab environment.
• Prior experience in test documentation through electronic lab notebooks or reports.
• Test methods development and training experience.

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.