Manufacturing Engineer II

Boston Scientific; Arden Hills (MN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Scientific in Arden Hills, MN, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to lead initiatives supporting production processes, materials and equipment to hit manufacturing goals. This on-site role works with quality and production teams to optimize several processes.

You will monitor equipment, troubleshoot issues, plan daily work, and collaborate across R&D, process development, quality and supply chain to ensure project success and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, biomedical, chemical or manufacturing).
• Minimum 2 years' manufacturing experience.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and problem-solving.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and communicate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor equipment and correct process parameters to reduce nonconforming product.
• Communicate effectively with peers and management across engineering, production and quality.
• Plan, organize and prioritize daily work to meet production timelines.
• Troubleshoot product and process issues related to design, materials or manufacturing.
• Apply process improvement methodologies to moderately complex manufacturing processes across multiple product lines.
• Develop in-depth understanding of equipment and technology, aligning equipment performance with production outcomes.
• Train and provide work direction to operators and technicians.
• Collaborate with vendors to design, procure and fabricate equipment, tooling and fixtures.
• Lead small- to moderate-scope project teams as needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Minitab

Job description

Additional Location(s): N/A

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.

About the role:

The Manufacturing Engineer II leads initiatives supporting products, processes, materials and equipment to achieve production goals. In a fast-paced, dynamic environment, this role supports multiple manufacturing processes while collaborating cross-functionally with quality and production teams.

The Arden Hills site supports a diverse portfolio of technologies requiring complex problem-solving. Capabilities include batteries and capacitors manufacturing, electronics, coatings, microsensors, metals processing, molding, capital equipment, sterilization and distribution. The site is expanding to produce new components and subassemblies supporting multiple locations across the Boston Scientific network.

Boston Scientific was recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Workplaces for Engineers in 2026, reflecting a culture where engineers do meaningful work.

This role requires an on-site workmode, requiring employees to work from the Arden Hills, Minnesota facility. 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:

• Monitor equipment, machines and tools, and correct process parameters or equipment issues that result in nonconforming product, low yield or quality concerns
• Communicate effectively with peers and management across engineering, production and quality
• Plan, organize and prioritize daily work to meet production requirements and project timelines, aligning with management as needed
• Troubleshoot new and existing product and process issues related to design, materials or manufacturing
• Apply problem-solving and process improvement methodologies to moderately complex manufacturing processes across multiple product lines, ensuring root cause identification and resolution
• Develop in-depth understanding of equipment and technology, aligning equipment performance with production outcomes
• Train and provide work direction to operators and technicians
• Recognize quality signals and upscale appropriately using quality system tools
• Incorporate business policies and procedures into task execution
• Identify, implement and manage equipment requirements to support production objectives under general direction
• Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to design, procure and fabricate equipment, tooling and fixtures
• Leverage existing and emerging technologies to meet business needs
• Design and coordinate standard engineering tests and experiments
• Analyze data, summarize findings and draw conclusions from test results
• Lead small- to moderate-scope project teams as needed
• Partner with R&D, process development, quality, production, regulatory, equipment engineering and supply chain to ensure project success
• Contribute to new product development and product support activities, including process capability studies, process development and validation, Six Sigma and value improvement projects

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably mechanical, biomedical, chemical or manufacturing
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a manufacturing environment
• Understanding of engineering principles, theories, concepts and techniques
• Ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously
• Ability to troubleshoot manufacturing processes effectively
• Strong collaboration, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in a regulated industry, preferably medical device manufacturing
• Experience with Minitab or other statistical software
• Equipment and process validation experience
• Strong understanding of quality systems
• Experience with injection molding, or metal forming tooling and processes

Minimum Salary: $ 71500

Maximum Salary: $ 135800

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).

For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement. The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.