Boston Scientific Senior Electrical Ultrasound Engineer 

United States, Minnesota 

396283537

About the role:

With the acquisition of FARAPULSE Inc., Boston Scientific is strengthening its leadership in Personalized EP Solutions, with a strong focus on Atrial Fibrillation. As a Principal Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the design and development of next-generation pulsed field ablation catheter technologies.

You will be part of a high-performance team dedicated to designing, implementing, and testing disposable medical devices in the electrophysiology space. This role is integral to best-in-class development practices and rigorous, holistic product design—collaborating closely with internal and external partners to bring innovative solutions to patients.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Researching, designing, and evaluating mechanical and electro-mechanical materials, components, assemblies, and processes

• Leading complex single-use device development efforts including requirements, design, prototyping, testing, manufacturing transfer, and V&V

• Developing solutions to challenging engineering problems requiring ingenuity and collaboration across functions

• Analyzing system-level issues and driving technical decision-making in cross-functional teams

• Ensuring compliance with the Product Development Process and Design Control deliverables

• Integrating product-level documentation with broader system requirements

• Organizing and planning project assignments with a focus on technical excellence and timely delivery

• Driving continuous improvement in product development and ensuring compliance with quality systems

• Providing mentorship, technical guidance, and fostering a high-performance team culture

• Drafting and submitting intellectual property

• Maintaining detailed documentation throughout all research and development phases

• Communicating effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners

• Building strong cross-functional relationships to advance program goals

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

• Minimum of 7 years' experience in the medical device industry with a BS, or minimum of 5 years' experience with a graduate degree

• Experience with Design Controls and Product Development Process in medical devices

• Proven experience managing technical aspects of cross-functional project teams

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions and influence without authority

• Strong passion for understanding and solving problems for end users

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred qualifications:

• Proven self-starter with ability to navigate ambiguity and lead teams through complex challenges

• Experience with electrophysiology devices and/or Class II or Class III medical device development

• Background in catheter design and understanding of cardiovascular anatomy

• Demonstrated leadership in product development and technical team management

• Ability to synthesize diverse technical inputs and drive holistic solutions

• Systems engineering mindset with the ability to define unmet needs and translate them into solutions

• Familiarity with IEC/ISO standards and quality systems (e.g., ISO 13485, risk management protocols)

Maximum Salary: $ 188300

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).

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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.