Automation & Robotics Controls Engineer Intern

Boston Scientific; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Scientific is seeking a Controls Engineer Intern to work onsite in Maple Grove, MN, contributing to hands-on equipment development from automation to tool integration. You will collaborate with engineers across disciplines to design, code, test, and troubleshoot innovative manufacturing applications and PLC-based interfaces.

The role emphasizes developing robust, scalable systems, applying ladder logic, Python, and C‑based languages, and supporting both legacy and emerging automation

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering; graduation May 2028.
• Internship start May 2027 for 12 weeks.
• Prior Boston Scientific internship experience.
• Reliable transportation to/from work.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers across disciplines to design, code, and test innovative applications and manufacturing equipment
• Develop and maintain PLC-based hardware interfaces that are intuitive, well-documented, and production-ready
• Support automation and controls design for electro‑mechanical systems, industrial robots, and collaborative robotics platforms
• Assist in troubleshooting software and electrical issues on the production floor, contributing to rapid problem resolution
• Update and maintain electrical schematics and documentation for manufacturing systems and tooling
• Apply programming skills (e.g., ladder logic, structured text, Python, or C-based languages) to support equipment functionality and diagnostics
• Design robust systems with long-term maintainability, scalability, and supportability in mind
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on performance, reliability, and user experience
• Contribute to the development and support of both legacy and emerging technologies across high-volume automation and low-volume manual assembly environments

Skills

PLC programming

Python

C/C++

Robotics

Electrical schematics

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC hardware interfaces

Embedded firmware

Automation hardware

Job description

Boston Scientific is seeking a Controls Engineer Intern to work onsite in Maple Grove, MN, contributing to hands-on equipment development from automation to tool integration. You will collaborate with engineers across disciplines to design, code, test, and troubleshoot innovative manufacturing applications and PLC-based interfaces.

The role emphasizes developing robust, scalable systems, applying ladder logic, Python, and C‑based languages, and supporting both legacy and emerging automation