Senior Electrical Engineer (Cables)

Additional Location(s): US-MN-Minneapolis; US-MN-Arden Hills

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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.       

About the role:

The Senior Electrical Engineer (Cables) will apply their expertise in the definition, design, and testing of cable and harness systems for the development of EP ablation medical devices. As a member of the EP electrical hardware design team in Montreal, you will make significant contributions to the creation of first-of-a-kind, life-changing medical technologies through the design, validation, and integration of cable assemblies and harness systems supporting high-voltage therapy delivery, communication, and sensor interfaces. You will have the opportunity to own and lead key aspects of the design while collaborating with an experienced and multidisciplinary team, providing substantial technical and career growth opportunities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Design, develop, and test cable assemblies and harness systems using current tools, analysis techniques, and industry best practices.
• Design of sterile cables for medical device products; 10x sterilized, single use device while maintaining functionality and dielectric strength of cables.
• Solve engineering problems by analyzing design challenges and recommending corrective or alternative actions.
• Select appropriate cables, connectors, components, and materials considering mechanical, electrical, and regulatory requirements.
• Create detailed documentation, including wiring diagrams, schematics, procedures, reports, and change requests.
• Manage development efforts by maintaining design records in Jira and other approved tracking tools.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders during key technical updates to facilitate effective decision-making.
• Communicate priorities, requirements and design constraints to cable suppliers. 
• Identify and develop novel improvements to cable and harness systems, contributing to Boston Scientific's Intellectual Property portfolio.
• Collaborate with process development, quality, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical, and marketing teams to ensure project success.
• Provide work direction to technicians and junior engineers, including training and mentoring.
• Demonstrate a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance with documented quality processes and procedures.
• Creates advanced CAD models of parts, assemblies and equipment using SolidWorks tools and SolidWorks Electrical.
• Creates drawings in SolidWorks following internal Global Boston Scientific Corporation CAD standards and templates.
• Uses CAD Database Management tool to track drawings, parts, assemblies’ revisions and properties.
• Develops new concepts from initial design to market release.
• Directs support personnel and coordinates project activities.
• Maintains detailed documentation throughout all phases of research and development.
• Willingness and desire to understand the constraints of working in a highly regulated industry. Including successfully completing trainings required by regulating bodies. 

Required qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience with an undergraduate degree, or 3 years with a master’s degree.
• Strong understanding of cable and harness design, including selection of materials and components.
• Experience with cable routing, shielding, strain relief, and EMI/EMC best practices.
• Proficiency in creating detailed schematics and documentation for cable systems using design tools such as Altium, AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar.
• Solid lab experience, including assembly, testing of cable and harness systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to conduct root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with industry standards for medical devices and electronic systems.
• Ability to provide technical leadership related to product and process design.
• Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations based on technical inputs from multiple and varied sources.
• Excellent organizational, communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in the design of cable assemblies for medical devices.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards related to medical electronic systems.
• Knowledge of international standards (ISO) that dictate the design requirements of electrical systems.
• Experience with automated test systems and data analysis tools such as LabView, MATLAB, or Python.
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Experience in working cross-functionally with diverse teams to meet project timelines.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes for cable and harness assembly, including validation and verification procedures.
• Experience using Solidworks Electrical 2D schematic and 3D Routing. 
• Experience in Sterilization and material compatibility of Single Use Device products for medical device.
• Completion of formal training such as Lean Design Six Sigma (LDSS) or Design for Manufacturing (DFM). 

Requisition ID: 617514

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 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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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. 

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