R&D Engineer I

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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.           

About the role:
Join a dynamic R&D Materials Science Analytical Services team at Boston Scientific, where you will apply innovative thinking, engineering first principles, and advanced problem-solving techniques. In this role, you will design and execute materials testing projects and provide data analysis in support of new product development, as well as commercial products, processes, and materials. The primary focus is on thermal, rheological, and mechanical testing of polymers to understand material property relationships that inform medical device design and performance. You will also lead small-scale projects that evaluate material changes and their implications on performance and compliance.

Work model, sponsorship, relocation:

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows an onsite work model requiring employees to be in our Maple Grove location five days a week. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with internal lab stakeholders to plan and execute analytical test campaigns for material characterization or issue resolution
• Conducting analytical testing on polymers using instruments and techniques such as differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), rotational rheometry, tensile testing, and dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA)
• Determining appropriate testing parameters, generating experimental documentation, and ensuring test accuracy
• Analyzing, compiling, and interpreting data in summary reports in collaboration with lab subject matter experts to deliver actionable material insights
• Leading small-scale projects to assess material changes, including replacements, vendor transitions, and process modifications
• Communicating with internal customers to define project scope and timelines, coordinating lab activities, and reporting outcomes
• Maintaining laboratory equipment, accessories, and supplies; performing equipment qualifications; writing standard operating procedures (SOPs); and conducting regular maintenance
• Complying with company and departmental SOPs in all testing, documentation, and reporting activities
• Advising and directing scientific technicians on work assignments and training
• Completing basic engineering tasks such as developing and validating test methods, maintaining laboratory documentation, validating equipment, and peer-reviewing technical work

Qualifications:

Required qualifications:

• Minimum of B.S. engineering degree in materials science, biomedical engineering, polymer science, or related field
• Hands-on experience with polymer testing techniques (academic or industry), including university lab experience, engineering internships or co-ops, or industry lab work operating relevant instruments

Preferred qualifications:

• Undergraduate internship or minimum of one year of work experience in a medical device or regulated industry setting
• Experience using TA Instruments equipment, particularly DSC, TGA, rotational rheometry, or DMA systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and organizational abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently or collaboratively in a team environment
• Experience leading small technical projects or initiatives

Requisition ID: 614258 

Minimum Salary: $ 58200 

Maximum Salary: $ 110500 

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 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.