R&D Tech IV

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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: 
As a highly skilled technician, contributes to the development and analysis of products, materials, processes, or equipment. Responsible for supporting and assisting electrical engineering activities. Often involves specialized equipment in a laboratory environment. May advise the work of lower-level technicians which requires an extensive knowledge and independent thinking.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Constructs prototype products and test fixtures from concepts.
• Works from schematics, engineering drawings, and written or verbal instructions. 
• Troubleshoots and reworks existing electronic equipment, prototypes, and systems down to the PCA level. This may include cable and PCA re-work/modification. 
• Organizes, coordinates, and executes testing or manufacture of prototypes with minimal engineering guidance, developing or revising test methods.
• Prepares reports/documentation/project plans to communicate results and recommendations.
• Schedules, organizes and documents equipment calibration in electronic database. This may include communication to third party vendors.
• Assists project teams in obtaining necessary materials, services, and test data, with internal or external resources.
• Continuously improves process and work methodologies by interfacing with peers, engineers, and analyzing activities to improve workflow and work processes.
• Trains/Coaches/Advises team members on the technical aspects of their job including interpreting and rationalizing results.

Technical Proficiencies: 

• Capable to adhere to J-STD-001 for soldering and inspection for electrical re-work. 
• Soldering certification to IPC 610 or willing to complete certifications.
• PC Imaging software upload and hardware component replacement experience preferred but not required.

Required qualifications:

• 8 Years with Associate in Arts degree/diploma, or an equivalent combination of education/work experience

Requisition ID: 586182

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 is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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.