Boston Scientific Mechanical R&D Engineer II 

United States, Massachusetts, Marlborough 

600917535

Marlborough, MA

The Endoscopy Research & Development (R&D) Design Center is seeking a highly skilled and motivated R&D Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will provide mechanical engineering design support for new product development, working with a range of product lines. As a key team member that, under some guidance of our subject matter experts, you will provide design solutions and technical support. You will utilize your background in mechanical design, SolidWorks, drafting, and technical print review, as well as understanding of injection molding and finite elements analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical Design:Design mechanisms, fixtures, as well as components for injection molding. Apply principles of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), tolerance analysis, and metrology. Ensure designs are optimized for manufacturing processes.
• Drafting and Technical Print Review:Create and review technical prints, ensuring adherence to drafting rules and standards. Conduct print reviews for technical accuracy and compliance.
• Finite Elements Analysis (FEA):Perform FEA related to design using ANSYS and/or similar software to analyze and optimize mechanical components and systems.
• Solves engineering problems by analyzing the situation and recommending corrective or alternative actions.
• Conducts feasibility studies to verify capability and functionality.
• Actively promotes and participates in a cross -functional teamwork environment.
• Maintains detailed documentation throughout all phases of research and development.
• Selects appropriate techniques to solve complex problems. Summarizes and analyzes data and draws conclusions as the basis for making sound engineering recommendations.
• Communicates research and experimental results to the technical community and management.
• Work onsite at our Marlborough, Mass location

Required Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. or higher from an accredited school in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 2+ years of work experience in mechanical engineering, preferably in a regulated industry
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong mechanical design skills, including experience with mechanisms, fixtures, and design for injection molding.
• Very skilled in the use of CAD and EPDM systems (e.g. SolidWorks Design Software and SolidWorks ePDM)
• Proven experience in drafting and technical print review.
• Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and metrology.
• Proficiency in FEA software such as ANSYS.
• Willing to work onsite at our Marlborough, Massachusetts site

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the Medical device industry.

• Strong mechanical aptitude with a creative unbiased approach to problem solving.

• Experience in design for manufacturing and familiarity with various manufacturing processes.
• Certification in GD&T.

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance testing requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a drug test as a pre-employment requirement/ The foal of the drug testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.

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.