R & D Technician Associate

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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:

Our research and development technicians are tasked with designing and developing innovative, breakthrough next-generation medical devices that improve and extend the lives of patients around the world. The Interventional Therapies business offers minimally invasive technologies and works to diagnose and treat a variety of cardiovascular conditions. Growth in the division is driven by aging population, global healthcare access and diabetes.

We will consider qualified applicants of all ages who are starting (or restarting) their careers

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role is onsite, requiring employees to be in our local office 5 days per week.

Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA for this position at this time

As a Research & Development Technician Associate within the Interventional Cardiology division, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting projects ranging from exploratory research through new product development, including next-generation single-use and capital equipment devices.

The Technician Associate Program is a six-month program beginning in mid-May . During the summer, associates will work full-time, 40 hours per week. Once the academic year begins, current students can transition to a part-time schedule that accommodates their coursework, while recent graduates may continue working full-time for the duration of the six-month program.

Throughout the experience, you’ll receive multiple program evaluations, check-ins, and development touchpoints to support your growth and provide ongoing feedback.

In this role, you’ll contribute to real-world problem solving, design, prototyping, testing, and other R&D activities, with responsibilities aligned to your skills and strengths. We’re looking for a motivated, hands-on technician who is eager to learn, collaborate, and contribute meaningful solutions in a fast-paced med-tech environment.

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Take lead from R&D staff and procure the necessary components for the task defined.
• Analyze and resolve design problems associated with device and prototype performance
• Design, fabricate, and prototype new device concepts to address clinical feedback
• Develop new and innovative test methods for in vitro device testing
• Assist new product development teams with device design and testing
• Debug, interpret electrical schematics, solder circuitry, utilize oscilloscope, multimeter, LCR meter

• Perform troubleshooting on new products/process problems as related to design, material, or process 
• At times you will be asked to work independently to plan and schedule own activities necessary to meet business timelines and provide updates to other team members

Required qualifications: 

• Completed at least one year of a two-year technical degree program OR recently graduated with a two-year technical degree.
• Currently pursuing or recently earned an Associate degree in one of the following majors or a related technical field: Electronics Engineering Technology, Automated Systems & Robotics, Industrial Controls & Robotics, Engineering Drafting & Design or Electronics, Automation Robotics Engineering Technology, CNC Machining, Engineering CAD Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology,

• Must be able to commit to the full six-month program, from mid-May through mid-November.
• Must be available to work full-time (up to 40 hours per week), Monday through Friday, on-site five days per week
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization
• Must have reliable transportation to and from both Boston Scientific Maple Grove locations:
  • Weaver Lake- 1 Scimed Place Maple Grove, MN 55311
  • Arbor Lakes- 1 Boston Scientific Way, Maple Grove, MN 55369

Preferred qualifications: 

• Mechanically and/or electrically inclined
• Experience with medical device systems or laboratory research 
• Highly self-motivated and able to manage schedule to meet critical deadlines 

• Independent thinker and skilled problem solver 
• Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills 

Requisition ID: 635594  

Minimum Salary: $ 38,688

Maximum Salary: $ 65,728

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.

Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical technologies that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 45 years, we advance science for life by providing a broad range of high-performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of healthcare. Our portfolio of devices and therapies helps physicians diagnose and treat complex cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, oncological, neurological and urological diseases and conditions. Learn more at and follow us on  LinkedIn .

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.

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement. The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.