Technician Associate
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- $38.7K–$65.7K
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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.
We will consider qualified applicants of all ages who are starting (or restarting) their careers.
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:
The Manufacturing Technician Intern will support critical manufacturing operations for life-saving medical devices. This hands-on role involves working alongside engineers to set up, qualify, maintain, and troubleshoot production equipment. Interns will gain exposure to regulated manufacturing environments and contribute to process reliability, product quality, and operational efficiency. This position offers a unique opportunity to apply technical skills in a fast-paced, mission-driven setting where precision and compliance are essential.
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 four days per week.
Corporate housing and relocation are available for those who are eligible.
Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA for this position at this time
Your responsibilities will include:
- Comply with all safety protocols, including Quality System Regulations (QSR) and ISO 13485 standards for medical device manufacturing.
- Perform equipment setup, calibration, and preventive/corrective maintenance to ensure consistent production performance.
- Assist in equipment validation and qualification activities to support yield improvement and cycle time reduction.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and implement root cause-based corrective actions in collaboration with engineering teams.
- Monitor and interpret operating data to perform real-time adjustments to fixtures, instruments, or automated systems.
- Draft, revise, and maintain technical documentation, including work instructions, maintenance procedures, and calibration protocols.
- Support tooling and fixture selection, procurement, and implementation for new or improved manufacturing processes.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, such as 5S, Kaizen, or waste reduction projects.
Required Qualifications:
- Must be a current student in an Associate’s degree and must have at least one semester left after experience to be eligible.
- Majoring in Automated Systems & Robotics, Drafting & Design, Machine Tool Technology, Welding, 3D Printing, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Industrial Controls, or a related technical major.
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and enthusiasm for building, repairing, or maintaining mechanical systems
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and compliance in a regulated environment.
- Willingness to learn and follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and documentation protocols.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience with prototyping, testing, or troubleshooting mechanical assemblies in academic or personal projects.
- Medical Device industry experience.
- Exposure to continuous improvement principles or lean manufacturing concepts is a plus.
- Effective communication skills for sharing technical insights with team members.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional engineering environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, self-starter mindset.
Requisition ID: 635595
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 www.bscbenefitsconnect.com—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).
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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 www.bostonscientific.com 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.