Mechanical Engineering Intern

Mechanical Engineering InternAt 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.At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows an onsite work model, requiring employees to be in our local office at least five days per week.Relocation and housing assistance may be available to those who meet the eligibility criteria.Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA for this position at this time.We will consider qualified applicants of all ages who are starting (or restarting) their careers.We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Mechanical Engineering student to join our Equipment Engineering Group as a Mechanical Engineering Intern. In this role, you will collaborate closely with experienced Mechanical Engineers and Designers to develop innovative solutions to complex manufacturing challenges. Your work will directly support the design, prototyping, and optimization of custom equipment used in the production of life-changing medical devices.This internship offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment where you'll gain exposure to real-world engineering problems, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and deepen your understanding of manufacturing processes across both automated and manual assembly lines. You'll have the opportunity to apply your mechanical aptitude, CAD skills, and problem-solving mindset to projects that enhance production efficiency, reliability, and scalability, ultimately helping deliver high-quality therapies to patients around the world.Your responsibilities will include:Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and develop innovative mechanical solutions to manufacturing challengesDesign, prototype, and test mechanical assemblies that meet customer specifications and support production needsAssist in diagnosing and resolving equipment issues on the production floor, applying mechanical insight and troubleshooting skillsCreate robust mechanical systems with long-term reliability, maintainability, and scalability in mindUse 3D CAD tools to model, iterate, and document mechanical designs for manufacturing equipment and toolingParticipate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing equipment performance, safety, and usabilityGain hands-on exposure to the full spectrum of medical device manufacturing processes, from manual assembly to high-volume automationApply mechanical aptitude to build, repair, and maintain custom equipment and systems used in production environmentsContribute to a collaborative, fast-paced engineering culture focused on innovation, quality, and patient impactRequired Qualifications:Currently pursuing Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering. Graduation date by May 2028.Must be able to start internship on May 17th or 24th, 2027 and work for 12 weeksPrior Boston Scientific internship experience with Equipment Engineering departmentMust have reliable transportation to/from work.Preferred Qualifications:Familiarity with 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, or Inventor) for mechanical design and documentationDemonstrated mechanical aptitude and enthusiasm for building, repairing, or maintaining mechanical systemsHands-on experience with prototyping, testing, or troubleshooting mechanical assemblies in academic or personal projectsExposure to continuous improvement principles or lean manufacturing concepts is a plusEffective communication skills for documenting designs and sharing technical insights with team membersAbility to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional engineering environmentStrong problem-solving skills and a proactive, self-starter mindset