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Senior Mechanical R&D Engineer

Boston Scientific Corporation · Arden Hills, MN

Posted Aug 5, 2026

Additional Location(s): US-MN-Maple Grove; US-MN-Arden HillsDiversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High PerformanceAt 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: Boston Scientific was recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Workplaces for Engineers in 2026, reflecting a culture where engineers do meaningful work. Boston Scientific is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Mechanical R&D Engineer to provide technical leadership for the development and integration of Boston Scientific’s Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) console within the Interventional Cardiology and Vascular Therapies (ICVT) division. This role is responsible for performing mechanical engineering activities across a complex medical device system consisting of capital equipment, laser and optical subsystems, and electromechanical assemblies.

These activities include generating mechanical design solutions, performing engineering analysis and root cause investigations, defining and completing reliability testing, and supporting manufacturing transfer efforts. In this role, you will collaborate closely with systems, sustaining, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams. Work model, sponsorship, relocation:At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy.

This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our local office in Arbor Lakes (Maple Grove) or Arden Hills, Minnesota at least three days per week. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time. Your responsibilities include: <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; line-height: normal; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Support the mechanical aspects of the design and commercialization of complex medical device systems, subsystems, assemblies, and components.</li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; line-height: normal; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Generate mechanical designs and solutions using CAD tools (SolidWorks) and engineering best practices.</li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; line-height: normal; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Perform engineering analyses including tolerance stack analysis, statistical analysis, and reliability assessments to ensure product performance and robustness.</li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; line-height: normal; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Define and execute mechanical characterization strategies to support system-level requirements and product performance objectives.</li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; line-height: normal; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Support design-for-manufacturability (DFM), design-for-assembly (DFA), design-for-serviceability, and design-for-reliability activities.</li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; line-height: normal; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Support manufacturing transfer activities and sustained production efforts while ensuring robust product performance and yields.</li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; line-height: normal; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Partner with suppliers and external partners to ensure successful supply of critical components and assemblies.</li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; line-height: normal; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Lead root cause investigations, risk assessments, and corrective actions related to product design, manufacturing issues, and field performance.</li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; line-height: normal; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Drive continuous improvement efforts focused on product performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost optimization.</li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; line-height: normal; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Build strong relationships across cross-functional and multi-site teams to ensure alignment on technical objectives, schedules, and program deliverables.</li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; line-height: normal; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Travel up to 15% to support development activities, supplier interactions, and cross-site collaboration.</li></ul> Required qualifications:<ul><li style="line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline</li><li style="line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">6+ years of engineering experience with a Bachelor’s degree; 4+ years with a Master’s degree; or 2+ years with a PhD</li><li style="line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Experience developing complex medical devices, electromechanical systems, or highly regulated products. </li><li style="line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Strong knowledge in mechanical design, tolerance analysis, materials selection, and assembly design.</li><li style="line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Proficiency with CAD systems such as SolidWorks or equivalent mechanical design software.</li><li style="line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and technical leadership skills.</li></ul> Preferred qualifications:<ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; line-height: normal; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Experience with laser energy delivery systems or optomechanical design.</li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; line-height: normal; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Experience developing capital medical equipment.</li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; line-height: normal; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Experience working within Design Controls and Quality Management Systems compliant with FDA regulations and ISO 13485.</li></ul> Requisition ID: 632722 Minimum Salary: $ 85000 Maximum Salary: $ 161500 The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see <a href="https://secure.bscbenefitsconnect.com/index.html">www.bscbenefitsconnect.com—</a>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.

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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.

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