Manufacturing Technician II - 3rd Shift

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated technician to join their team in addressing critical health industry challenges. This role involves applying mechanical and electrical knowledge to troubleshoot automated equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance. With a strong emphasis on quality and adherence to safety standards, you'll play a vital role in enhancing manufacturing processes and supporting the integration of new products. If you're a problem-solver with a passion for innovation and a commitment to improving patient health, this opportunity could be your next career milestone.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience with an AA degree or equivalent work experience.
• Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and solve equipment and process problems for automated equipment.
• Perform equipment setup, maintenance, and support equipment startups.

Skills

Mechanical Skills

Troubleshooting Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Statistical Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

AA Degree or Equivalent Experience

Tools

PLC Wiring

Automated Equipment

Job description

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.

3rd Shift: 9:30 pm - 5:30 am, Monday pm - Saturday am

• 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.
• Evaluate operating data to conduct on-line adjustments to products, instruments, or equipment. May develop or revise documents and procedures.
• Modify existing and develop new tooling and fixtures.
• Evaluates and orders necessary equipment, tools and fixtures.
• Work with vendors/suppliers to procure and install tooling, fixtures, and/or equipment.
• 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.
• Collect data and perform statistical analysis for process improvement and scrap reduction goals.
• Work with Process Development to integrate new products and equipment into production.
• Work with departmental customers to improve material quality and delivery.
• 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 of experience 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: 604290

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.