Equipment Engineer III

Additional Locations: Costa Rica-Heredia

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At our company, we value diversity and believe it is our greatest strength. We are committed to empowering women, supporting the LGBTQ+ community, and creating opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Our belief is that your diversity enriches our work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we wholeheartedly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background. Additionally, we have a Gender Equality Policy that reflects our commitment to fairness and equality in the workplace.

Hybrid Roles: 

Boston Scientific's hybrid workplace includes Working from Home and onsite. You will have the opportunity to discuss details in the interview. 

About the Role:

To engineer and implement highly capable & effective manufacturing processes to meet business goals and objectives, in conjunction with providing technical/engineering maintenance & calibration support involved in delivering equipment/fixture type solutions that result in optimum manufacturing practices.

Your Responsibilities Include:

• Responsible for Manufacturing Engineering of a given area.
• Works with Value Stream and Quality Engineering Manager to deliver business objectives – lean manufacturing metrics, VIP, cycle time, scarp as %VOP etc.
• Responsible for developing a world class-manufacturing group that is proficient in problem solving manufacturing issues using Six-Sigma tools.
• Drives IBP (Integrated Business Plan) contract deliverables by providing input on process technology selection.
• Develops and executes departmental budgets and capital spending.
• Leads or represents function in periodic business metric reviews.
• Initiates cross-functional partnerships to identify and resolve production/engineering issues.
• Prioritizes and drives execution of multiple complex department projects. Sponsors and supports Operations Value Improvement Process (VIP) or Strategic Activity Review (STAR) projects.
• Responsible for the departmental basics including budgeting, hiring, day-to-day management, project resourcing, etc.
• Establishes and supports a work environment of continuous improvement that supports BSC’s Quality policy, Quality System & the appropriate regulations for the area.
• Ensures employees are trained to do their work and their training is documented.
• Maintain compliance metrics around adherence to preventative maintenance schedule and calibration schedule.
• Ensure relevant documentation is prepared and updated in line with all Quality and Regulatory guidelines and promotes full compliance to all GMP & ESQ requirements.
• Keep abreast of all relevant technological advancements.
• Maintain and develop the team’s technical and trouble shooting skills.
• Sustain an environment of continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain relationships with technical management in sister sites and R&D.
• Develop new equipment/processes as necessary.
• Develop and implement the appropriate maintenance procedures and protocols to ensure processes always remain in control.
• Oversee the specification and purchase of capital equipment ensuring balance between optimizing technological capabilities and return on investment.
• Manage the planning and execution of equipment validations per ESQ requirements.
• Providing technical leadership on maintenance and equipment issues.
• Provide effective and responsive Calibration support to Operations to meet their area’s objectives of quality, cost and output.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electromechanical, Electronic, Electrical Industrial Maintenance or related field.
• English Level: B2 (70% - 79%).

• Desired knowledge: Equipment Maintenance, Process Validations, Execution, Decision-making, Planning, Communication, Quality Oriented, Relationship Building, Innovation
• At least 3 years of experience in similar position.
• 1 year or more in current position.
• Annual Performance evaluation rating "Meets Expectations" or "Exceeds Expectations".

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Requisition ID: 605831

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!

Benefits • Life-Work Integration • Community • Career Growth

At Boston Scientific, you will find a collaborative culture driven by a passion for innovation that keeps us connected on the most essential level. With determination, imagination, and a deep caring for human life, we’re solving some of the most important healthcare industry challenges. Together, we’re one global team committed to making a difference in people’s lives around the world. This is a place where you can find a career with meaningful purpose—improving lives through your life’s work.