R & D Technician Associate

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About the role:

Our research and development technicians are tasked with designing and developing innovative, breakthrough next-generation medical devices that improve and extend the lives of patients around the world. The Interventional Therapies business offers minimally invasive technologies and works to diagnose and treat a variety of cardiovascular conditions. Growth in the division is driven by aging population, global healthcare access and diabetes.

We will consider qualified applicants of all ages who are starting (or restarting) their careers

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role is onsite, requiring employees to be in our local office 5 days per week.

Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA for this position at this time

As a Research & Development Technician Associate within the Interventional Cardiology division, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting projects ranging from exploratory research through new product development, including next-generation single-use and capital equipment devices.

The Technician Associate Program is a six-month program beginning in mid-May. During the summer, associates will work full-time, 40 hours per week. Once the academic year begins, current students can transition to a part-time schedule that accommodates their coursework, while recent graduates may continue working full-time for the duration of the six-month program.

Throughout the experience, you’ll receive multiple program evaluations, check-ins, and development touchpoints to support your growth and provide ongoing  this role, you’ll contribute to real-world problem solving, design, prototyping, testing, and other R&D activities, with responsibilities aligned to your skills and strengths. We’re looking for a motivated, hands-on technician who is eager to learn, collaborate, and contribute meaningful solutions in a fast-paced med-tech environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

Take lead from R&D staff and procure the necessary components for the task defined.

Analyze and resolve design problems associated with device and prototype performance

Design, fabricate, and prototype new device concepts to address clinical feedback

Develop new and innovative test methods for in vitro device testing

Assist new product development teams with device design and testing

Debug, interpret electrical schematics, solder circuitry, utilize oscilloscope, multimeter, LCR meter

Perform troubleshooting on new products/process problems as related to design, material, or process

At times you will be asked to work independently to plan and schedule own activities necessary to meet business timelines and provide updates to other team members

Required qualifications:

Completed at least one year of a two-year technical degree program OR recently graduated with a two-year technical degree.

Currently pursuing or recently earned an Associate degree in one of the following majors or a related technical field:
Electronics Engineering Technology, Automated Systems & Robotics, Industrial Controls & Robotics, Engineering Drafting & Design or Electronics, Automation Robotics Engineering Technology, CNC Machining, Engineering CAD Technology,…