Principal Global R&D Engineer

Additional Location(s):Ireland-Galway; US-MN-Maple Grove

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit- High Performance

At Boston Scientific well give you the opportunity to harness all thats 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 well help you in advancing your skills and career. Here youll be supported in progressing whatever your ambitions.

About the role:

The Principal Global R&D Engineer will serve as an expert resource advising manufacturing and development engineers across Boston Scientific facilities. The Global Steward works collaboratively on challenges due to electrostatic attraction (FM reduction) electrostatic discharge (safe handling for sensitive electronics and for static sensitive chemical handling and finding practical solutions. This important position is part of the Global R&D department and works across all divisions and geographies.

Work Mode:
This position will follow a hybrid schedule requiring a minimum of 3 days in-office per week from our Arden Hills MN Maple Grove MN or Galway Ireland site.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.

Visa Sponsorship:
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 BSCs 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 cleanrooms
  • 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 BSCs Global ESD Team and hosts monthly meetings
• Is an active member of BSCs 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 5-7 Years with MS
• Understanding electrostatics in the production (Electrostatic attraction electrostatic discharge static safety)
• Experience creating documents within a quality system (SOPs WIs PMs)
• 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 ID:618783

Minimum Salary:$99100

Maximum Salary: $188300

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.

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As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives create value for our customers and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isnt just business its personal. And if youre a natural problem-solver with the imagination determination and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

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