Hands-On Manufacturing Technician Intern (Medical Devices)

Boston Scientific Gruppe; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate housing

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Boston Scientific Minnesota is seeking a Manufacturing Technician Intern to support critical manufacturing operations for life-saving medical devices. You will work alongside engineers to set up, qualify, maintain, and troubleshoot production equipment in a regulated environment.

This onsite role requires four days per week in the local office, with corporate housing and relocation available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Must be a current student in an Associate’s degree and must have at least one semester left after experience to be eligible.
• Majoring in Automated Systems & Robotics, Drafting & Design, Machine Tool Technology, Welding, 3D Printing, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Industrial Controls, or a related technical major.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and enthusiasm for building, repairing, or maintaining mechanical systems
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and compliance in a regulated environment.
• Willingness to learn and follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and documentation protocols.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all safety protocols, including Quality System Regulations (QSR) and ISO 13485 standards for medical device manufacturing.
• Perform equipment setup, calibration, and preventive/corrective maintenance to ensure consistent production performance.
• Assist in equipment validation and qualification activities to support yield improvement and cycle time reduction.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and implement root cause-based corrective actions in collaboration with engineering teams.
• Monitor and interpret operating data to perform real-time adjustments to fixtures, instruments, or automated systems.
• Draft, revise, and maintain technical documentation, including work instructions, maintenance procedures, and calibration protocols.
• Support tooling and fixture selection, procurement, and implementation for new or improved manufacturing processes.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, such as 5S, Kaizen, or waste reduction projects.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

GMP familiarity

Documentation skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

Associate's degree in progress

Job description

Boston Scientific Minnesota is seeking a Manufacturing Technician Intern to support critical manufacturing operations for life-saving medical devices. You will work alongside engineers to set up, qualify, maintain, and troubleshoot production equipment in a regulated environment.

This onsite role requires four days per week in the local office, with corporate housing and relocation available for eligible candidates.