R&D Engineering Associate, Co-op/New Grad

Additional Locations: Canada-ON-Mississauga

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.

This position is a 12-month co-op/new grad/PEY placement beginning January 2025.

About the role

In our Research & Development Engineering Department, our Engineers focus on the ideation, design, prototyping, and manufacturing transfer of cutting-edge devices for use in medical procedures. Our R&D Engineers are directly involved with obtaining regulatory approval and patents as well as actively participating in clinical research studies.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assist in the development of devices through prototyping, testing, and 3D modeling.
• Create and conduct verification and validation testing to validate design requirements and concepts.
• Prepare regulatory filings to various government bodies alongside our IP and Regulatory Affairs teams.
• Support clinical trials of devices and work with external suppliers and clinicians.
• Aid in the development and provision of technical documentation by preparing drawings, writing work instructions, and presenting technical insights.
• Monitor safety practices and ensure ISO 13485 and FDA compliance while collaborating with cross functional teams to meet product timelines.
• Other duties as required.

Required qualifications:

• Actively enrolled in a degree in Engineering or a recent graduate from an Engineering degree
• Strong interest in biomedical technology
• Motivated self-starter with a hands-on approach
• Ability to work independently and with a diverse group of Engineers and Clinicians
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm

Preferred qualifications:

• Six Sigma or LEAN knowledge
• Experience with SolidWorks and Minitab 
• Experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment 
• Knowledge of ISO 13485 

Requisition ID: 591186

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!