Principal Global Electrostatics Engineer

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Additional Location(s):  US-MN-Arden Hills;
Costa Rica-Coyol;
Ireland-Galway; US-MN-Maple Grove
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About the role:

The Global Electrostatics Engineer will serve as an expert resource advising manufacturing and development engineers across Boston Scientific facilities in the areas of electrostatic discharge (ESD) (safe handling for electronics and for static sensitive chemical handling) and electrostatic attraction (ESA) (particle contamination control). The Global Electrostatics Engineer works collaboratively with different functions (Operations, R&D, Supplier Management, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, Facilities, Microbiology, etc.)

to find practical solutions. This important position is part of the Global R&D department and works across all divisions and geographies.

Work model and sponsorship:
At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring a minimum of 3 days in-office per week from our Arden Hills, MN, Maple Grove, MN. Galway, Ireland and Coyol, Costa Rica. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time.

Your responsibilities will include:
Serve are BSC's global electrostatics expert for
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) - safe handling for sensitive electronics
Electrostatic Attraction (ESA) / FM reduction for in-process and final pack areas in our clean rooms
Static sensitive chemical handling - safe handling for flammable chemicals
Visits BSC production areas to consult about ESC and ESA issues
Maintains a working knowledge of cleanroom equipment and suppliers used at BSC used to mitigate electrostatics issues.
Chairs BSC's Global ESD Team and hosts monthly meetings
Is an active member of BSC's Work Environments Community of Practice
Establishes relationships with External Standards Organizations and participates in global standards development and advocacy.
Leads education efforts and mentoring in utilization of external standards.
Internal presentations (ESD, ESA, FM Reduction)
External presentation opportunities
Fields requests from all global teams to make decisions on all things electrostatic in nature. (Standards, Materials, Equipment, Electrostatics theory, Particle contamination)
Serves as a teacher and mentor to other Boston Scientific engineers

Required Qualifications:

4-year degree in Engineering in a field applicable to the medical device industry

Work experience:

7+ Years with BS, 5+ Years with MS
Understanding electrostatics in the production (Electrostatic attraction, electrostatic discharge, static safety)
Experience creating documents within a quality system (SOP's, WI's, PM's)

Experience with clean room practices
Collaborative, problem solver

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong networker
Understanding electrostatics in the production in medical devices
Experience applying international standards to manufacturing environment

Requisition
Minimum Salary: $102100
Maximum Salary: $194000

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) - see  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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