Boston Scientific AIS R&D Firmware Engineer Intern 

United States, Minnesota 

454896970

Your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborate with engineers across disciplines to design, code, and test innovative applications and manufacturing equipment
• Develop and maintain PLC-based hardware interfaces that are intuitive, well-documented, and production-ready
• Support automation and controls design for electro-mechanical systems, industrial robots, and collaborative robotics platforms
• Assist in troubleshooting software and electrical issues on the production floor, contributing to rapid problem resolution
• Update and maintain electrical schematics and documentation for manufacturing systems and tooling
• Apply programming skills (e.g., ladder logic, structured text, Python, or C-based languages) to support equipment functionality and diagnostics
• Design robust systems with long-term maintainability, scalability, and supportability in mind
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on performance, reliability, and user experience
• Contribute to the development and support of both legacy and emerging technologies across high-volume automation and low-volume manual assembly environments

Required Qualifications:

• Current rising junior or rising senior (grad dates between Dec 2026 - May 2028), graduating senior (May 2026 grad) continuing on to grad school, or current grad student. Must have at least one semester of school left post-internship to qualify.
• Pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• Must be able to start internship on May 18th or 26th, 2026 and work for 12 weeks
• Must have reliable transportation to/from work.
• Experience with hands-on testing, troubleshooting, or equipment development in academic or professional settings
• Familiarity with embedded firmware and programming languages such as Python, C, C++, or C#
• Exposure to PLC programming and hardware interface design
• Ability to read, update, and maintain electrical schematics for manufacturing systems
• Understanding of automation and controls design, including electro-mechanical systems and robotics

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting the design, build, or integration of custom engineering tools or systems
• Experience working in collaborative, Agile environments with cross-functional engineering teams
• Strong problem-solving skills and a self-starter mindset with attention to long-term system reliability
• Enthusiasm for continuous improvement and innovation in manufacturing processes
• Medical industry experience
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse, cross-functional teams
• Passion to learn new technologies and find new solutions

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.