Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

About the role

Boston Scientific ranked #2 among medical device companies on Forbes America's Best Places to Work for Engineers 2026.

This role is a highly creative and strategically minded Senior Mechanical Engineer within our Active Implantable Systems (AIS) group.

This role is responsible for the mechanical design and testing of components and systems to support the development of novel sensor technology and associated devices for the treatment of heart failure.

This role follows an on-site work model. Employees are expected to work from our Arden Hills, MN office at least four days per week. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time. Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.

• Design mechanical systems and components for active implantable devices, including support for product R&D, pre-clinical and clinical studies, and engineering documentation.
• Perform engineering analyses (force/stress/strain, failure modes, tolerance, materials, process capability, reliability, etc.).
• Execute deliverables aligned with the Technical Development Process (TDP) and Quality Systems.
• Plan, organize, and lead technical reviews across development phases.
• Work independently to schedule and manage tasks to meet project timelines.
• Collaborate across departments including engineering, quality, clinical, marketing, regulatory, and manufacturing.
• Design and coordinate formal verification and characterization testing.
• Design, procure, and fabricate tooling and fixtures as needed.
• Troubleshoot new product and process issues.
• Analyze and summarize test results; prepare technical documentation and reports.
• Maintain responsibility for engineering documentation deliverables.
• Create and submit invention disclosures for new product or process concepts.
• Provide guidance to interns, co-ops, or engineering support personnel.
• Demonstrate fluency in standard product development and business process systems.

• Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
• Experience in the medical device or other regulated industries.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Use Solid Works for mechanical design and modeling.
• Apply statistical methods in manufacturing and quality environments.

• Hold a master’s degree in a related technical field.
• Contribute to Class II or Class III medical device product development.
• Apply advanced experimental design and statistical analysis techniques.
• Use advanced prototyping and fabrication techniques.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.

Minimum Salary: $82,600. Maximum Salary: $156,900.

Compensation information is specific to the location and position. For additional benefit details view the benefits information.

Boston Scientific Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, age or disability status.