R&D Technician II - 1st Shift
Arden Hills, MN 
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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 this role:

Executes and supports testing of implantable medical device batteries often involving specialized equipment in a laboratory environment during the design, development, and production life cycles of medical devices batteries.

Your work will directly impact the quality and reliability of BSC products and improve the lives of our patients. You will be directly involved in characterizing and evaluating the performance of implantable medical device batteries. Take pride that the work you do helps save lives and improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Utilizing battery test equipment and ovens to execute battery characterization and evaluation testing.
  • Builds or assembles prototype materials, components, subassemblies and assemblies.
  • Constructs, operates, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, maintains and tests equipment, systems, and products.
  • Works from schematics, engineering drawings, and written or verbal instructions.
  • Performs tests, analyzes data and writes reports.
  • Reviews or develops processing or manufacturing instructions.
  • Maintains detailed documentation through all phases of development, testing and analysis.
  • Troubleshoots evaluations results, test setup, and test equipment to resolved errors in test data.

Required qualifications:

  • 1 Year with Associates in Arts degree/diploma, or an equivalent combination of education/work experience

Preferred qualifications:

  • Troubleshooting/debugging experience
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent task management and problem solving skills for working in a fast paced lab environment on multiple time sensitive projects
  • Equipment control within medical device quality system
  • Experience with Maccor or other battery test systems and procedures

Requisition ID:582672

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


Boston Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Disability, Veteran

 

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Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
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