Manufacturing Technician II - 2nd Shift

Boston Scientific; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 43,368 - 73,736; Full time

Job summary

Boston Scientific is seeking a Manufacturing Technician II for the NSM business unit on the 2nd shift (1:30 pm–9:30 pm). You will perform routine maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, and support manufacturing engineers to keep production running safely and efficiently.

Based in Maple Grove, MN, you will work onsite with a team of MDS operators and technicians, handling downtime issues, setting up equipment, and contributing to cost-saving value-improvement projects while adhering to lean

Qualifications

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and effective troubleshooting skills in a manufacturing or technical environment.
• Proven reliability with a strong attendance record and consistent work ethic.
• Proactive communicator and team player who seeks opportunities to improve processes and resolve issues collaboratively.
• Previous technical line support experience in the high-volume Medical Device manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Observe and comply with safety rules, including QSR and ISO standards.
• Troubleshoot equipment and processes to minimize downtime on automated lines.
• Perform equipment setup and preventive, corrective, and calibration maintenance.
• Support startups/shutdowns and stay late to ensure equipment state is safe.
• Install/validate equipment to improve yield and cycle time per validation procedures.
• Modify tooling/fixtures and evaluate ordering of necessary equipment.
• Adhere to quality policies and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Participate in Value Improvement projects and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Reliability

Team player

Medical device knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Shift

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

Mandatory Weekend OT

Weekend overtime is required on a rotational basis. Current OT requirement is a minimum of one weekend (Saturday and Sunday) every 4 weeks.

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 to achieve production goals (safety, quality, delivery, and cost). Daily tasks include responding to equipment downtimes issues on the production floor, performing routine preventive 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 (MDS operators).

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

Onsite work model, requiring employees to be in our local office five 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.

Responsibilities

• Observe and comply with all safety rules and regulations, including QSR and ISO Standards.
• 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.
• Identify and implement corrective actions for manufacturing related issues.
• Perform equipment setup and corrective, preventive, and calibration maintenance as necessary.
• Support equipment startups and shutdowns, which may include staying late to ensure equipment is in a safe state.
• Install and validate 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.
• Evaluate and order necessary equipment, tools, and fixtures.
• Responsible for quality and adhering to manufacturing process requirements, the Boston Scientific Corporation Quality Policy and the Strategic Quality Process (SQP). Proactively communicate quality issues and concerns.
• Understand and apply 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.
• Understand and apply flex strategy, rotate as necessary, and work well with all group members, both within the team and cross-functionally.
• Actively participate in Shared Responsibility and continuous improvement teams.
• Understand, follow, and promote all BSC and site-specific policies and procedures.
• Responsible for attending and passing all core required BSC and site-specific training (i.e., QS Basics, RTK, Lean Training).

Required Qualifications

• 2 Years with High School Diploma and/or equivalent experience, training, or apprenticeships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and effective troubleshooting skills in a manufacturing or technical environment.
• Proven reliability with a strong attendance record and consistent work ethic.
• Proactive communicator and team player who seeks opportunities to improve processes and resolve issues collaboratively.
• Previous technical line support experience in the high-volume Medical Device manufacturing.

Compensation

Minimum Salary: $43,368. Maximum Salary: $73,736. Compensation may include variable compensation such as overtime, shift differential, annual bonus target, and long-term incentives.

Legal Notice

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 U.S. 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.

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.