Automation Specialist

Additional Location(s):  N/A

Diversity - Innovation - 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.           

About the Role: 
This is an opportunity to be part of the activities of the Equipment Engineering team.  Boston Scientific takes great pride in our crucial role in developing, producing, and delivering products and services that transform lives with innovative medical solutions.

As a Software Controls Engineer II, you will be part of a team of talented engineers and automation specialists who create and support automated solutions for our manufacturing and new product development customers.  You will assist in developing, implementing, and supporting automated equipment and software systems for medical device manufacturing.  This role has a hands-on approach in equipment development, including automation and control design, electro-mechanical systems, industrial and collaborative robots, and computer hardware and software support.  This enables us to support and develop many legacy and new technology solutions across the full spectrum of manufacturing capabilities, from high-volume automation to low-volume manual assembly.

Work Mode
At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring employees to be in our local office at least three days per week.

Relocation
Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.

VISA
Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA for this position at this time.

Your Responsibilities Include: 
⦁    Provides support to new and sustaining initiatives in the areas of automation and equipment design originating from the Process Development team
⦁    Controls project planning (i.e., project scheduling/phasing, subcontract planning, resource planning, budget planning, commissioning planning)
⦁    Review of project requirements & definition and the formulation of project specifications (i.e., functional, design, etc.)
⦁    All aspects of control system execution, from hardware design, system design, network design, software development (PLC and PC-related systems), and system commissioning
⦁    Identifies, anticipates, and mitigates technical risks and scope changes encountered during highly visible and challenging equipment design
⦁    Completes FDA/QSR software requirements by assisting in the creation of specifications and qualifications
⦁    Develop relationships and cultivate future work opportunities with clients and facilities as work is performed
⦁    Engages with peers to align on development standards and common strategies
⦁    Produce high-quality project deliverables while working in a collaborative team environment
⦁    Monitors daily work and provides feedback and status to project leaders or supervisor
⦁    Provides training as required to ensure that the equipment can be operated effectively

Required Qualifications:
⦁    Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent Technology field
⦁    3-5 years of engineering / related work experience

Preferred Qualifications:
⦁    Experience with Allen Bradley suite of products (Logix5000, Studio 5000, Factory Talk View) with a PackML methodology desired. 
⦁    Experience selecting and sizing electro-mechanical components (servo motors, sensors, pneumatics, heaters) and motion control.
⦁    A passion for connecting technical solutions with operational excellence
⦁    Familiarity with standard PLC hardware
⦁    Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts
⦁    Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment 

Requisition ID: 606019 

Minimum Salary: $ 69500 

Maximum Salary: $ 132000 

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).

For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.

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.