Senior Designer R&D

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 Designer R&D

Arden Hills, MN

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
   

Requisition ID: 595869

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.

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’s status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Boston Scientific maintains a prohibited substance free workplace. Pursuant to Va. Code § 2.2-4312 (2000), Boston Scientific is providing notification that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the workplace and that violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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.