Senior Process Development Engineer- Metals+

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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: 

Boston Scientific is looking for a highly motivated engineer to join our fast-growing Metals+ team. In this role, you'll use your technical skills and passion for innovation to drive the commercialization of new products and improvements. You'll work hands-on to solve complex problems in a fast-paced, global environment, focusing on developing laser processes from concept to production. This position involves cross-functional collaboration to design and commercialize advanced technology at our Maple Grove facility, supporting process development across Boston Scientific’s global plant network.

Key responsibilities:

• Provides strong leadership and problem solving to enable medical device innovation.  
• Works cross-functionally to develop capable process and complex technologies on new products and ensures efficient and effective transfer of product into production 
• As a key member of the New Product Development team, applies technical knowledge to innovate, design & develop processes, and advance emerging technology. 
• Collaborates & partners with R&D to develop product concepts, influence design specifications and provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) input to the engineering print package. 
• Partners with Operations to improve the reliability and robustness of commercial processes
• Works cross functionally to lead, own, develop, & deliver capable and robust processes and equipment to operations. 
• Develops experimental strategy and presents technical data and recommendations at technical reviews. 
• Develop, write, & review process validation strategy and related deliverables to meet quality system requirements. (e.g., Experiment tech reports, GR&R, TMV, IQ, FMEA’s, etc.) 
• Contributes ideas to or generates Intellectual Property submissions. 

  Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
• 5+ years’ experience in similar engineering position
• Demonstrated engineering fundamentals and problem-solving skills

 Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with laser and/or welding processes
• Demonstrated understanding and usage of statistics to drive improvements. 
• Demonstrated understanding of problem solving and root cause investigations.
• Experience with Process Verification and Validation.
• Medical device or other regulated industry experience. 
• Excels in a collaborative, cross-site environment. 
• Expertise in Operations or New Product Development. 
• Demonstrated cross functional teamwork in technical environment. 
• Knowledge of CAD software (<25% of role).
• Open to travel of up to 10% of their time.

Requisition ID: 594572

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance testing requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a drug test as a pre-employment requirement/ The foal 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 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.