Boston Scientific R&D Mechanical Engineer III 

United States, Minnesota 

508051365

Your responsibilities include:

• Translating customer needs into product requirements and design specifications.
• Participating in design & execution of structured experimental plans to drive data-based decisions.
• Designing, developing, debugging, modifying, and testing mechanical assemblies and systems by using current tools, analysis techniques, and technologies.

• Documenting mechanical development by writing documents, reports, memos, change requests. Methods used are determined by approved procedures and standards.

• Tracking mechanical development effort by creating and maintaining records in the approved tracking management tool.

• Solving engineering problems by analyzing the situation and recommending corrective or alternative actions.

• Analyzing, evaluating, and verifying requirements, component performance, and systems by using engineering practices.

• Investigating, researching, and selecting mechanical components, tools, equipment, and best practices.

• Enabling technology integration & knowledge transfer within domain of responsibility.

• Providing clear communication to stakeholders at key technical updates.

• Leveraging internal/external partners as necessary to achieve project objectives.

• Understanding clinical use cases and user interface requirements to drive design decisions.

• Developing novel improvements to products or processes resulting in expansion of BSC’s Intellectual Property portfolio in key strategic areas.

• Successfully completing engineering work in one or more of the following: technology development, product design and development, test method development, specification development, bench & preclinical studies.

• Working cooperatively with process development, quality, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical, and marketing on complex projects to ensure project success.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical, Biomedical or Chemical Engineering or similar field.
• 3+ years of mechanical engineering experience (Master’s Degree may substitute for 1 year).
• Solid lab experience with debugging, fixture development, and test equipment.
• Expertise in design simulation tools, experimental design and analysis techniques.
• Ability to provide technical knowledge as it relates to product design.
• Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations based on technical inputs from multiple and varied sources.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Experience interacting with physicians and customers on product design
• Willingness to work onsite at our Maple Grove, MN site

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the medical device industry
• Experience in the PTCA or Intravascular Ultrasound business.
• Catheter design and process experience.
• Design and process control implementation

Base Salary Range

Minimum Salary: $ 76000

Maximum Salary: $ 144400

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

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.