Senior Injection Molding Technologist

Additional Locations: Canada-ON-Mississauga; Canada-ON-Toronto

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: 

This position is not for machine operators. 

The scope of the role includes machine maintenance, qualification, and calibration of all injection molding related equipment in Access Solutions. Additionally, in this role, the Senior Molding Technologist will be responsible for optimizing and troubleshooting injection molding systems. The successful candidate will be capable of driving efficiencies and improve equipment productivity. This includes developing process windows, verifying the accuracy of the manufactured components against the engineering drawings by measuring dimensions using precision measuring equipment and standard tests.  

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Production Line support 

• Conduct preventative machine maintenance and service procedures as scheduled. 

• Perform all Maintenance and Calibration on molding machines and ancillary equipment. 

• Set up, operate, repair, and maintain injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment to mold products from thermoplastic materials. 

• Troubleshooting and repair of any equipment issues as required. 

• Assemble and install molds in the injection molding machine, setup the mold and initiate the startup process (material drying, system heating) 

• Develop process to produce first off parts. 

• Test molded components to confirm they meet design specifications. 

• Generate test reports to capture all development work and associated testing. 

• Qualify Molds and Molding machines for use. 

• Determine and report malfunctions to the appropriate parties. 

• Make recommendations for productivity and/or method improvements. 

• Train new employees in the set-up and operation of machines 

Required qualifications: 

• Proficiency in injection molding methodologies and machine maintenance.  

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or technically related degree/diploma + experience 

• High mechanical aptitude  

• Strong machine maintenance experience 

• 10+ years of experience within Injection Molding/plastic production environment 

• Experienced in the set-up, operation, and troubleshooting of plastic injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment. 

• Experience with electric and hydraulic molding machines 

• Experience with vertical molding machines and insert molding. 

• Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, 5S, Kaizen, etc.) 

• A strong troubleshooting ability, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced team environment. 

• Excellent organizational skills 

• Capable of reading and interpreting documents such as safety policy and procedures, blueprints, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals 

• Good written and oral communication skills 

Ideal Candidate: 

• A strong troubleshooting ability, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced team environment 

• Excellent organizational skills 

• Capable of reading and interpreting documents such as safety policy and procedures, blueprints, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals 

• Good written and oral communication skills 

Preferred qualifications: 

• Experience with part and mold design 

• Mold Masters certificate  

What we have to offer:

• Hybrid working model for many roles combining on-site and remote work, paired with flexible working hours
• Comprehensive total rewards package, including bonus, RRSP or 401k employer matching, tuition reimbursement, health & dental benefits, and a health or lifestyle (your choice!) spending account.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation days, personal days, statutory holidays, and a Holiday shutdown!
• A strong commitment to mental health and well-being, including a company-paid meditation app, meditation rooms in some buildings, fully trained Mental Health First Aid staff members, and weekly yoga/HIIT/Pilates/mindfulness online professionally-led classes for all employees.
• Headquarters based roles offer functional outdoor spaces (bring your laptop to one of multiple wi-fi connected outdoor patios to work) and access to a beautiful ravine trail system for lunchtime walks.
• Employer subsidized gourmet, high-quality, healthy meals available onsite, freshly delivered multiple times a week.
• Strong senior leadership commitment to Inclusion and Diversity; many opportunities to join I&D committees and spearhead I&D initiatives; employer-hosted roundtables with external experts, guest speakers and workshops/celebrations.
• Formal mentorship program, robust biweekly internal networking events and multiple communication streams open to senior management for all employees to provide continuous feedback.
• Employee-friendly work environment, with opportunity to participate in employee-led clubs (for example, book club, French club, gardening club, rock climbing club, boardgame club, tea club), and support to create new clubs.
• Employee recognition rewards platform (Guusto) – receive gift cards as recognition for a job well done!
• Quarterly Values in Action awards – a peer to peer recognition program aligning with our four Core Values (Employee Development, Corporate Social Responsibility, Technological Leadership and Customer Service)
• Formal leadership training programs for leaders and non-leaders to develop their careers.
• Purposeful work that drives career development, with opportunities to learn and grow by way of on-site training, workshops, and lunch and learn sessions.
• Smart commute options including complimentary shuttle from Kipling Station, subsidized transit program and complimentary Electrical Vehicle charging on site.

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Requisition ID: 557849

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!