R&D Engineer II

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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.

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 was recognized as a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2026, ranking No. 15 on the Top 100 list, reflecting the culture our employees experience every day.

Boston Scientific Interventional Oncology & Embolization (IO&E) is the market leader in therapies and technologies for interventional radiologists, offering Y-90 microspheres, ablation technologies, embolization products and a broad portfolio of ancillary solutions.

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative R&D Engineer II to support the continued growth of the Thera Sphere Y-90 franchise. In this role, you will contribute to global expansion initiatives, including market expansion efforts in China, while supporting sustaining engineering activities across the product lifecycle. You will work with a global, cross-functional team to advance innovative technologies that help improve outcomes for patients undergoing interventional oncology procedures.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence product development, support international growth strategies and contribute to meaningful innovations that make a difference in patients' lives.

Work model, sponsorship, relocation:

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows an onsite work model and requires employees to work from our Maple Grove, Minnesota, location five 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.

Your responsibilities will include:

* Lead and contribute to cross-functional project teams supporting design changes, product enhancements and sustaining engineering initiatives.

* Plan, prioritize and execute project activities independently to meet established timelines and deliverables.

* Design, coordinate and execute engineering tests, test methods and experiments.

* Design, procure and develop tooling, fixtures and test equipment as needed.

* Investigate and troubleshoot product, process and manufacturing issues related to design, materials or processes.

* Analyze test results, identify trends and develop data-driven conclusions and recommendations.

* Prepare technical reports, protocols and documentation to communicate results and support project objectives.

* Create, review and maintain engineering documentation in accordance with applicable quality system requirements.

* Provide technical guidance and mentorship to technicians and junior engineers.

* Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, regulatory, clinical, process development and marketing teams to ensure project success.

* Support Design History File (DHF) maintenance and ensure documentation compliance throughout the product lifecycle.

* Ensure compliance with FDA Quality System Regulation, ISO 13485, Boston Scientific Quality Management System requirements and applicable international regulations.

* Apply Design Controls, Risk Management principles and Product Lifecycle Management processes throughout development and sustaining activities.

* Generate innovative concepts for new products, technologies and process improvements and submit invention disclosures when appropriate.

Required qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering or a related engineering discipline.

* Minimum of 2 years' experience with a bachelor's degree or minimum of 1 year' experience with a master's degree in an engineering environment.

* Demonstrated ability to quickly learn complex technical concepts and solve challenging problems.

* Strong technical aptitude, analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

* Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across functions.

* Proven ability to manage priorities, drive execution and deliver results against project timelines.

Preferred qualifications:

* Experience with in the medical device industry and a strong understanding of Design Controls.

* Demonstrated success collaborating across functions and influencing stakeholders without direct authority.

* Experience supporting global expansion, manufacturing transfer or localization projects.

* Knowledge of interventional oncology procedures and associated clinical applications.

* Experience with radiation-based therapies,…