Senior Operational Technology Analyst

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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:

Analyzes, specifies, designs, documents, tests and delivers operational technology systems and processes to meet manufacturing requirements.

Your Responsibilities will Include:

• Defines and re-engineers operational technology or operational technology processes by using appropriate methods and tools. Partnering with business and manufacturing customers to understand requirements.
• Consults on design, implementation, operations, monitoring, and support of BSC’s OT support and monitoring systems.
• Assures quality of OT systems by developing and executing test specifications and implementing test and quality plans.
• Guides implementation of operational technology systems and processes by creating and communicating well-written documentation and presentations
• Works with the IT organization and Operations management to align priorities and initiatives with key business objectives. Limiting the impacts of the initiatives on manufacturing.
• Leads lifecycle management of manufacturing computers systems and works with manufacturing partners to identify retirement strategy.
• Leads cyber security hardening initiatives.
• Lead desktop and embedded system administration.
• Creates and provides quality training material for user assistance and system usage.
• Resolves issues related to manufacturing use of implemented systems or processes by working with systems or process owners and project teams to find acceptable solutions.
• Supports development of OT standards, planning, justifying, and leading projects based on those standards, and coordinating and managing compliance activities as dictated by those standards.
• Assures that project roles and responsibilities are defined and communicated.
• Manages process improvement projects by applying basic project management methodology.
• Manages project scope changes and schedule adherence.
• Participates in continuous improvement activities.
• May lead multiple project activities simultaneously, working with internal and external cross-functional groups. (Intermediate, Senior)

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technology-related field (e.g., computer science, engineering, information technology) with 3-5 years of relevant experience in OT systems and manufacturing processes; equivalent experience in lieu of a degree may be considered. 
• Experience in analyzing, designing, and delivering OT systems and processes for manufacturing.
• Ability to develop test specifications and execute quality plans for OT systems.
• Skills in creating clear documentation and presentations for OT systems.
• Experience in leading cybersecurity initiatives and managing desktop/embedded system administration.
• Ability to manage process improvement projects, scope changes, and schedule adherence.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Microsoft Active Directory.
• Preferred knowledge and experience with ITMS, Acronis, Industrial Control Systems, SCADA systems, automated manufacturing and active directory management
• Preferred experience developing generating process and procedures and associated documentation.
• Background in cyber protection.
• Experience with Acronis backup.

Requisition ID: 593786

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.