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Senior R & D Engineer

Work mode:  Onsite
Onsite Location(s): 

Maple Grove, MN, US, 55311

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: 
Join Boston Scientific’s fast-growing Interventional Heart Failure team and be part of a mission-driven effort to develop life-changing medical technologies. As a Senior R & D Engineer, you will contribute to a next-generation product platform by leading test method development for critical product performance attributes. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate across functions, innovate, and make a tangible impact on therapies that improve lives globally. We’re looking for a technically strong, motivated, and execution-focused individual to support this exciting growth area. 

 

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows an onsite work model, requiring employees to be present in our Maple Grove (Arbor Lakes), MN office, at least four to five days per week. 

 

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

 

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

 

Your responsibilities will include: 

  • Serving as a key R&D team member focused on test method development for next-generation access sheaths and mechanical circulatory support devices 

  • Leading the creation of novel test methods and enhancing existing ones to evaluate key product performance characteristics 

  • Designing and executing structured experimental plans to drive data-based decisions 

  • Collaborating with Design Assurance on test method validations, including documentation and statistical analysis 

  • Communicating technical updates clearly and effectively to cross-functional stakeholders 

  • Guiding and mentoring junior engineers and technicians on test method execution 

  • Translating clinical use cases and physician feedback into actionable engineering requirements 

  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams including process development, quality, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical, and marketing 

  • Creating and maintaining detailed documentation such as test reports, memos, and change requests 

  • Analyzing engineering problems and recommending solutions or alternative approaches based on sound technical reasoning 

  • Applying engineering principles to evaluate requirements, components, and systems throughout the development lifecycle 

 

Required qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field 

  • Minimum of 5 years' experience with a BS degree, or minimum of 3 years' experience with an MS degree, primarily in the medical device or related field 

  • Demonstrated experience in developing and validating test methods for medical or mechanical systems 

  • Proficiency in SolidWorks  

  • Strong understanding of statistical analysis techniques and application to experimental design 

  • Proven mechanical engineering and analytical problem-solving skills 

  • Prior experience working in the medical device industry (any class) 

  • Ability to synthesize technical data from various sources and make informed recommendations 

  • Self-starter with a hands-on, detail-oriented approach to engineering development 

 

Preferred qualifications: 

  • Demonstrated ability to drive deliverables through creative problem solving and cross-functional collaboration 

  • Experience with the development of vascular access sheaths and delivery systems 

  • Proven ability to ideate, prototype, and implement innovative test method solutions 

  • Experience engaging directly with physicians and end users during product design and evaluation 

  • Familiarity with design controls, risk management processes, and DV/DVAL execution 

  • Experience supporting all stages of the product development process (PDP lifecycle) 

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and lead within a matrixed environment 

  • Excellent organizational and collaboration skills in a dynamic team setting 

 

 

Requisition ID: 616880 

Minimum Salary: $ 82600 

Maximum Salary: $ 156900 

 

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.  


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