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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:

Provides technical support to R&D Engineers including process development activities, documentation efforts such as manufacturing process instructions and equipment forms, catheter assembly, prototyping, and testing as it relates to fiber optic processes.  Assists engineers in new product development in all aspects of designs, manufacturability, and quality. Flexibility to adapt to sudden changes in different kinds of work schedules and tasks.

Work Mode:

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows an onsite work model, requiring employees to be present in our Carlsbad, CA office, at least four to five days per week.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Performs general catheter assembly using laboratory equipment, tools and microscopes.
• Perform process development activities supporting both current and new products.  Processes include fiber optic cleaving, splicing, tapering, splitter and coupler assembly, ferrule / connector assembly, sensor assembly, and endface inspection / cleaning.
• Build prototypes devices and test samples in accordance with engineering instructions, or drawings and specifications.  Provides input to engineers as necessary.
• Participate in the design and development of new concepts.
• Assists with development of manufacturing processes and corresponding transfer to production.
• Supports Engineering with root cause analysis and discovering then implementing process improvements.
• Sets up and operates manufacturing and/or test equipment, and records data with limited supervision.
• Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data, such as laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes.
• Partners with engineering staff on project needs.
• Supports R&D in device testing to inform design and/or process updates.

Required qualifications:

• A minimum of High school or equivalent education.
• 6+ months’ experience in medical device industry.
• 2+ years’ experience in fiber optic assembly.
• Hands-on experience in medical device manufacturing and production
• environment or prototyping experience.
• Working knowledge of catheters and microscopes in medical device laboratory.
• Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software.

Preferred qualifications:

• Ability to quickly interpret and comprehend engineering drawings and specifications.
• Use of measurement devices and required safety equipment when performing lab work.
• The candidate should have good organizational skills, personal skills, and a strong follow-through “can do” attitude.
• Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Must also verbally communicate work to engineers and other staff in a clearly understood, organized and logical manner.
• Familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and laboratory practices.

Requisition ID: 620428

Minimum Salary: $48464

Maximum Salary: $82368

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see 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.

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