Senior Mechanical R&D Engineer

Additional Location(s): US-MN-Maple Grove; US-MN-Arden Hills

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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.

Boston Scientific was recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Workplaces for Engineers in 2026, reflecting a culture where engineers do meaningful work.

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.

• Support the mechanical aspects of the design and commercialization of complex medical device systems, subsystems, assemblies, and components.
• Generate mechanical designs and solutions using CAD tools (Solid Works) and engineering best practices.
• Perform engineering analyses including tolerance stack analysis, statistical analysis, and reliability assessments to ensure product performance and robustness.
• Define and execute mechanical characterization strategies to support system-level requirements and product performance objectives.
• Support design-for-manufacturability (DFM), design-for-assembly (DFA), design-for-serviceability, and design-for-reliability activities.
• Support manufacturing transfer activities and sustained production efforts while ensuring robust product performance and yields.
• Partner with suppliers and external partners to ensure successful supply of critical components and assemblies.
• Lead root cause investigations, risk assessments, and corrective actions related to product design, manufacturing issues, and field performance.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts focused on product performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost optimization.
• Build strong relationships across cross-functional and multi-site teams to ensure alignment on technical objectives, schedules, and program deliverables.
• Travel up to 15% to support development activities, supplier interactions, and cross-site collaboration.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline
• 6+ years of engineering experience with a Bachelor’s degree; 4+ years with a Master’s degree; or 2+ years with a PhD
• Experience developing complex medical devices, electromechanical systems, or highly regulated products.
• Strong knowledge in mechanical design, tolerance analysis, materials selection, and assembly design.
• Proficiency with CAD systems such as Solid Works or equivalent mechanical design software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and technical leadership skills.

• Experience with laser energy delivery systems or optomechanical design.
• Experience developing capital medical equipment.
• Experience working within Design Controls and Quality Management Systems compliant with FDA regulations and ISO 13485.

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

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