Principal Global Electrostatics Engineer

Additional Location(s): US-MN-Arden Hills; Costa Rica-Coyol; Ireland-Galway; US-MN-Maple Grove

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About the role:

The Global Electrostatics Engineer will serve as an expert resource advising manufacturing and development engineers across Boston Scientific facilities in the areas of electrostatic discharge (ESD) (safe handling for electronics and for static sensitive chemical handling) and electrostatic attraction (ESA) (particle contamination control). The Global Electrostatics Engineer works collaboratively with different functions (Operations, R&D, Supplier Management, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, Facilities, Microbiology, etc.) to find practical solutions. This important position is part of the Global R&D department and works across all divisions and geographies.   

Work model and sponsorship:

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring a minimum of 3 days in-office per week from our Arden Hills, MN, Maple Grove, MN. Galway, Ireland and Coyol, Costa Rica. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time.

Your responsibilities will include:

•  Serve are BSC’s global electrostatics expert for
• Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) – safe handling for sensitive electronics
• Electrostatic Attraction (ESA) / FM reduction for in-process and final pack areas in our cleanrooms
• Static sensitive chemical handling – safe handling for flammable chemicals
• Visits BSC production areas to consult about ESC and ESA issues
• Maintains a working knowledge of cleanroom equipment and suppliers used at BSC used to mitigate electrostatics issues. 
• Chairs BSC’s Global ESD Team and hosts monthly meetings
• Is an active member of BSC’s Work Environments Community of Practice
• Establishes relationships with External Standards Organizations and participates in global standards development and advocacy.
• Leads education efforts and mentoring in utilization of external standards.
• Internal presentations (ESD, ESA, FM Reduction)
• External presentation opportunities
• Fields requests from all global teams to make decisions on all things electrostatic in nature. (Standards, Materials, Equipment, Electrostatics theory, Particle contamination)
• Serves as a teacher and mentor to other Boston Scientific engineers 

Required Qualifications:

• 4-year degree in Engineering in a field applicable to the medical device industry
• Work experience: 7+ Years with BS, 5+ Years with MS 
• Understanding electrostatics in the production (Electrostatic attraction, electrostatic discharge, static safety)
• Experience creating documents within a quality system (SOP’s, WI’s, PM’s)
• Experience with clean room practices

• Collaborative, problem solver 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong networker
• Understanding electrostatics in the production in medical devices
• Experience applying international standards to manufacturing environment

Requisition ID: 624901 

Minimum Salary: $102100 

Maximum Salary: $194000 

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 non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may 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 for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

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Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical technologies that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 45 years, we advance science for life by providing a broad range of high-performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of healthcare. Our portfolio of devices and therapies helps physicians diagnose and treat complex cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, oncological, neurological and urological diseases and conditions. Learn more at www.bostonscientific.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

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 identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

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.

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.