R&D Leads Sustaining Engineer Intern
At a glance
- Location
- Arden Hills, MN
- Work type
- Onsite
- Category
- Engineering
R&D Leads Sustaining Engineer Intern at Boston Scientific in Arden Hills, MN. Onsite internship (5 days/week) within the Active Implantable Systems (AIS) group, focusing on design, prototyping, testing, data analysis, and collaboration across cross-functional teams to develop implantable cardiac devices.
What they are looking for
Location: Arden Hills, MN, US
R&D Leads Sustaining Engineer Intern
Work mode
Onsite
Onsite Location(s)
Arden Hills, MN, US, 55112
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Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance
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.
At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows an onsite work model, requiring employees to be in our local office at least five days per week.
Relocation and housing assistance is not available for this position.
Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA for this position at this time.
We will consider qualified applicants of all ages who are starting (or restarting) their career.
About the role
Our R&D engineers are tasked with designing and developing implant products for the Active Implantable Systems (AIS) group. This includes technologies that monitor, support diagnosis and treat irregular heart rhythms, heart failure, and sudden cardiac arrest. AIS provides devices and therapies for a patient’s entire continuum of care, from diagnostic to treatment. This division strives to innovate and create a paradigm shift that can solve unmet clinical needs and change what is possible for patients.
Your responsibilities will include
Support the design and development of implantable cardiac devices within the Active Implantable Systems (AIS) group
Contribute to hands-on prototyping and testing of device components and supporting technologies
Create and refine CAD models for implantable systems and related tooling
Analyze performance data from bench testing, simulations, or clinical feedback to inform design decisions
Apply basic and advanced statistical methods to evaluate design robustness and process performance
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure device safety, reliability, and clinical efficacy across the continuum of care
Participate in documentation, design reviews, and validation activities to meet regulatory and quality standards
Engage in problem-solving and iterative development to address unmet clinical needs and improve patient outcomes
Contribute to innovation efforts that challenge existing paradigms and expand what’s possible in cardiac care
Required Qualifications
Current rising senior (grad dates between Dec 2027 - May 2029).
Working towards a Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering
Must be able to start internship on May 17th or 24th, 2027 and work for 12 weeks
Hands-on experience with prototyping and testing in academic projects or professional roles
Familiarity with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) for component or system design
Basic data and statistical analysis experience (e.g., T-tests to compare group data)
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization
Must have reliable transportation to and from Arden Hills, MN Boston Scientific location
Preferred qualifications
Medical industry experience
Strong analytical skills demonstrated through problem-solving and data-driven decision-making
Exposure to advanced statistical techniques such as process performance analysis or design of experiments (DOE) a bonus
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse, cross-functional teams
Passion to learn new technologies and find new solutions
Requisition ID: 634486
Minimum Salary: $ 43368
Maximum Salary: $ 73736
The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com—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.
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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Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical technologies that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 45 years, we advance science for life by providing a broad range of high-performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of healthcare. Our portfolio of devices and therapies helps physicians diagnose and treat complex cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, oncological, neurological and urological diseases and conditions. Learn more at www.bostonscientific.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
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