Machine Vision Engineer III

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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.

We are searching for a Machine Vision Engineer III to join our Equipment Engineering group in Maple Grove, MN. As a Machine Vision Engineer III, 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 support the development, implementation, and support of automated equipment, inspection systems and software systems for medical device manufacturing.  This role has a hands-on approach in equipment development including automation and controls design, electro-mechanical systems, industrial and collaborative robots, and computer hardware and software support.  This enables us to support and develop a wide range of legacy and new technology solutions across the full spectrum of manufacturing capability from high volume automation to low volume manual assembly. 

 
Your Responsibilities Will Include: 

• Designs Vision systems including specifying cameras, lighting and lensing requirements.   

• Provides leadership role on championing functional best practices and new technology initiatives 

• Influences and defines functional, departmental and divisional procedures through involvement with cross-functional engineering initiatives 

• Understands and applies functional best practices.   

• Participates on project teams to develop clear specifications, evaluates feasibility of concepts, and provides formal estimates for vision system designs. 

• Participates on project teams that include Designers, Engineers and Technicians in the design, assembly, and debug of equipment. 

• Integrates machine vision systems into a PC or PLC based system. 

• Communicate costs and project status to project lead. 

• Collect and analyze inspection results to prove robustness of vision system changes. 

• Complete project deliverables and monitor project schedule and scope changes to assure team can meet delivery requirements. 

• Completes FDA/QSR software requirements by assisting in the creation of specifications and qualifications. 

• Provides training as required to ensure that the software/vision solutions can be operated effectively. 

• Troubleshoot machine vision and controls systems using pneumatic and electrical schematics. 

• Creates supporting design documentation. 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related technical field 

• 4+ years of vision system design and automation system design experience 

• Proficient user with Cognex (Insight, Designer, VPro) and/or Keyence products (similar system usage will be considered)

• Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts 

• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paces and deadline-oriented environment   

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment 

Requisition ID: 587432

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance testing requirements for safety-sensitive positions.  This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a drug test as a pre-employment requirement.  The goal 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 is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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.