Manufacturing Engineering Technician II - 2nd Shift

Boston Scientific; Maple Grove (MN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in medical technology is seeking a Manufacturing Technician II to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be pivotal in supporting manufacturing operations, ensuring quality and efficiency in production processes. You'll apply your mechanical and troubleshooting skills to resolve equipment issues and enhance productivity while collaborating with engineers on improvement projects. This position offers a hybrid work model, fostering a collaborative environment that values diverse perspectives and innovation. If you're driven to make a meaningful impact and advance your career in a supportive setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience with an AA degree or equivalent education/work experience.
• Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and solve equipment and process problems on the production floor.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on production equipment.
• Support Manufacturing Engineers in value improvement projects.

Skills

Mechanical Skills

Troubleshooting Skills

Electrical Knowledge

Control Systems Knowledge

Pneumatic Knowledge

Lean Manufacturing Principles

Education

AA Degree or Equivalent Experience

Tools

Automated Equipment

PLC Wiring

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.

2nd Shift: 1:30 pm - 9:30 am

About the role:

As a Manufacturing Technician II, you are responsible for performing functions associated with all manufacturing operations in daily support of products, processes, materials, and equipment in order to achieve production goals (i.e., quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and safety). Daily tasks include responding to equipment downtimes issues on the production floor, performing routine preventative maintenance on production equipment, and supporting Manufacturing Engineers (ME) in value improvement projects. Most of your time is spent on the production floor, working on equipment, and engaging with our Medical Device Specialists (i.e. MDS operators).

With General Supervision, you will work on 2nd shift as part of a technician team in the Nitinol Shape Memory (NSM) business unit. NSM 2nd shift runs Monday-Friday from 1:30pm to 9:30pm.

Work Mode

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring employees to be in our local office at least three days per week.

Relocation

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

VISA

Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA for this position at this time.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Apply mechanical, electrical, control, and pneumatic knowledge to troubleshoot and solve equipment and process problems for various automated equipment.
• Identify and troubleshoot process, material, or equipment problems to minimize downtime.
• Identifies and implements corrective actions for manufacturing related issues.
• Performs equipment setup and corrective, preventive and calibration maintenance as necessary.
• Support equipment startups and shutdowns, which may include staying late to make sure equipment is in a safe-state.
• Installs and validates equipment and processes in the production area to improve yield and/or reduce cycle time following the established validation procedure.
• Modify existing and develop new tooling and fixtures.
• Evaluates and orders necessary equipment, tools and fixtures.
• Responsible for quality and adheres to manufacturing process requirements, the Boston Scientific Corporation Quality Policy and the Strategic Quality Process (SQP). Proactively communicates quality issues and concerns.
• Understands and applies a solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing and related principles.
• Assist in Value Improvement (VIP) and implementing new equipment or processes or improving existing ones for cost savings.
• Train and provide technical support or direction to product builders and other technicians.
• Understands and applies flex strategy, rotates as necessary and works well with all group members, both within the team and cross-functionally.
• Actively participates in Shared Responsibility and continuous improvement teams.
• Understands, follows and promotes all BSC and site-specific policies and procedures.
• Observes and complies with all safety rules and regulations. This includes QSR and ISO Standards.
• Responsible for attending and passing all core required BSC and site-specific training (i.e. QS Basics, RTK, Lean Training).
• Mandatory Weekend OT is required on a rotation recurring basis. Current OT requirement is minimum once (Saturday and Sunday) every 4 weeks.

Required qualifications:

• 1 year with an AA degree or an equivalent combination of education/work experience.

Preferred qualifications:

• Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong attendance history.
• Self-motivated to seek out opportunities to improve business performance.
• Communicates well with peers about issues/problems that arise.
• Previous technical line support experience in the Medical Device manufacturing.
• Previous experiences in working with Manufacturing Automation.
• Familiar with PLC wiring and control troubleshooting.

Requisition ID: 604601

Minimum Salary: $42120

Maximum Salary: $71552

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) 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.

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.

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) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re 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!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve.

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.