Process Engineer II

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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.

***This role must work onsite at our Spencer, IN office.

About the role:
This position develops processes for new product lines to ensure process meet key performance goals (i.e., safety, quality, cost, and delivery). Process development will consist of creating processes to transition research and development projects to manufacturing.  Example processes include, but are not limited to, thermal bonding of plastics, adhesives, soldering, and laser/resistance/sonic welding technologies.  This role will require high levels of interaction with cross-functional teams (i.e., Research and Development, Quality, and Manufacturing).  
 

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Create and develop processes from initial design stages.
• Work cooperatively with R&D, Process Development, Quality, and other groups to develop processes for production.
• Design/procure equipment and fixturing for processes working with both internal and external vendors. 
• Conduct process characterization studies and complete process validations. 
• Create, develop, and validate test methods. 
• Develop and conduct test studies and experiments. 
• Summarize, analyze, and draw conclusions from testing results.  
• Write technical reports to share results of testing and experimentation.  
• Train and provide work instruction to product builders and/or technicians. 
• Troubleshoot issues as they arise and work with fellow engineers to create engineering solutions. 
• Significant amount of hands-on process development as processes are iterated to meet design requirements. 

 
Required qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering related field 
• 2+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, process development, or R&D    
• Ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously
• Ability to effectively troubleshoot manufacturing processes utilizing problem solving skills
• Highly collaborative, with strong technical writing and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to travel up to 10%

 
Preferred qualifications: 

• Medical Device Industry Experience 
• Familiar with Process Improvement and Problem-Solving tools such as DMAIC
• Knowledge of statistical analysis tools for making engineering decisions (Minitab)

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Requisition ID: 593714

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

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 identify, gender expression, veteran’s status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Boston Scientific maintains a prohibited substance free workplace. Pursuant to Va. Code § 2.2-4312 (2000), Boston Scientific is providing notification that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the workplace and that violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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.