Senior Mechanical Engineer R&D Sustaining

Innovation - Diversity - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit- High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we'll give you the opportunity to harness all that's within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we'll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you'll be supported in progressing - whatever your ambitions.

Senior Mechanical Engineer, R&D Sustaining Engineering Neuromodulation Devices

Arden Hills, MN Onsite

Boston Scientific Neuromodulation devices help patients manage chronic pain and neurological conditions. Our solutions include WaveWriter Alpha Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) Systems to treat chronic pain and Vercise Genus Deep Brain Stimulation Systems to treat movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease.

At Boston Scientific Neuromodulation, we're dedicated to working closely with physicians and patients to develop a broad range of solutions that are meaningful, industry-leading, and customizable to improve the quality of life for millions of individuals across the globe.

The Senior R&D Sustaining Mechanical Engineerworks in close collaboration with other cross-functional groups (Quality, Regulatory, Supplier Engineering, Process Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Production) to support activities as part of the Product Life Cycle.

In this role, you will lead design changes originating from product or yield improvements, Regulatory or supply chain needs. You will develop new technologies, products, materials, processes, or equipment with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Resolves urgent issues effectively, applying engineering knowledge to problem solve and support business in rapidly evolving situations
• Develops technology, product designs, testing of materials or products, preparation of specifications, process study, research investigation (animal and clinical studies), and report preparation.
• Leads product improvement design activities
• Designs, coordinates, and analyzes complex engineering tests and experiments.
• Develops slide decks & reports and presents updates to management & technical community.
• Influences middle management on business solutions.
• Interfaces with Marketing and/or field personnel to obtain feedback on concepts and performance of new devices.
• Translates customer needs into product requirements and design specifications.
• Partners with process development, quality, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical, and marketing on complex projects to ensure success.
• May train and/or provide work direction to technicians and entry-level engineers.
• Establishes and cultivates a wide range of business relationships to facilitate completion of assignments. May interact with vendors.
• May lead projects within the function or department and/or represent a specialized field in larger project teams.
• Uses discretion, diplomacy and tact to resolve difficult situations.
• Conducts root cause analysis of design related field complaints
• Support RA team with new markets registrations and regulatory submissions.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or more from an accredited school in Mechanical or Biomedical engineering or related field
• 7+ years of experience in engineering with a Bachelor's degree OR 5+ years of work experience in engineering with a Master's degree
• Experience as a hands-on design and project engineer in the medical device industry, responsible for new implantable device designs, materials, equipment, and processes.
• Hands-on experience utilizing SolidWorks 3D CAD and drafting standards (e.g., ANSI Y14.5)
• Experience executing projects through commercial launch
• Self-Starter with the ability to work independently to plan, schedule and execute activities necessary to meet project timelines.
• Ability to identify and solve problems with root cause analysis, including designing and executing experiments and using statistical methods to drive data-based decisions.
• Willingness to work onsite (4+ days per week) at our Arden Hills, MN site

Preferred Requirements

• Experience designing and evaluating test methods and fixtures.
• Ability to work hands-on with test systems and develop new test systems as needed.
• Working technical knowledge of implantable medical devices.
• Experience with commercialized product data management systems.
• PE licensure preferred; a minimum of EIT certification desirable.

Requisition ID:605013

Base Salary Range

Minimum Salary:$82600

Maximum Salary: $156900

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) - see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com--will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

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

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most - united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do - as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn't just business, it's personal. And if you're a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve.

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

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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 specificprohibited substancetest 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.