Boston Scientific Senior Designer R&D 

United States, Minnesota, Arden Hills 

720540576

About the Role:

As Senior Designer you will contribute to the development of innovative medical devices that enhance product quality and improve patient outcomes. Responsibilities include using SolidWorks® to model and design components for new and existing medical devices, as well as managing mechanical design deliverables (e.g. prototypes, relevant engineering drawings) throughout the product design process.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Perform mechanical design and redesign of medical devices applying engineering principles and advanced modeling techniques.
• Create and modify solid models using CAD tools integrated with a data management system.
• Complete prototypes and fixtures by detailing parts from layouts, sketches, and verbal instructions.
• Collaborate with R&D engineering and vendors to develop robust product designs, incorporating feedback from cross-functional departments in a timely manner.
• Conduct fit and tolerance analysis to guide design changes and maintain robust product quality.
• Comply with internal standard operating procedures, industry standards and regulations.
• Develop fully detailed design documentation, incorporating knowledge & use of GD&T and ASME standards.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Associate's degree or more in Computer Aided Design or Bachelor's in similar field
• 8+ years of experience in Mechanical Design using SolidWorks® or similar tool (Creo or other similar)
• Strong leadership, accountability, and project ownership skills, with the ability to plan and prioritize work to meet project demands.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and customer-focused individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Preferred qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience as the lead mechanical designer for a product line or product development project.
• Experience using SolidWorks PDM® / Windchill® PLM software.
• Ability to resolve design, technology, and CAD process issues innovatively, in a proactive, collaborative, and compliant manner.
• Certified SolidWorks® Professional (CSWP) or Certified SolidWorks® Expert (CSWE) certifications.
• Design-specific knowledge and expertise (e.g., Design for Manufacturing and Assembly, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing, Tolerance Analysis)
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of electrical CAD
• Experience working in global, multicultural, hybrid, and virtual teams
  

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.