Boston Scientific R&D Engineer III 

United States, Minnesota, Arden Hills 

815144949

About the Role

As a key team member, you will provide design solutions and technical support under some guidance of our subject matter experts. You will utilize your background in mechanical and/or systems design, test method design and validation, verification testing and statistical analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Identifying gaps in the acquired company’s compliance to Boston Scientific Work Instructions and SOPs and defining strategy to close these gaps.
• Providing input to project goals and progress and recommending appropriate revisions.
• Communicating progress, risks, and trade-offs of technical deliverables to project leadership, and recommends revisions as needed.
• Completing complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures. Work is expected to result in efficient and effective integration of medical device technologies to the Boston Scientific portfolio.
• Successfully completing engineering work in one or more of the following: technology development or remediation, product design refinement, test of materials, preparation of specifications, process study, and report preparation.
• Assessing the feasibility and soundness of alternative engineering processes, products, or equipment.
• Completing clear and concise engineering documentation.
• Demonstrating Technology Development and Product Development system knowledge through delivery of high quality, high impact deliverables.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• BS or above in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or related field
• 4+ yrs of engineering experience with Bachelor’s degree, or 2+ yrs with Master’s
• Strong mechanical and/or systems engineering and problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations based on technical inputs from multiple and varied sources
• Strong written and verbal communication, judgment, decision-making, collaboration, and critical thinking skills
• Personal drive, individual accountability & a strong bias for action.
• 10% travel
• Must work onsite 3 days per week minimum at our Arden Hills, MN location (or Marlborough, MA)

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with IEC 60601 Medical Electrical Equipment standards, including laser-specific sections
• Experience in Minitab
• Experience in single-use device or medical electrical equipment System Design Verification testing and data analysis
• Ability to build strong relationships across the organization and with external stakeholders

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.