Manufacturing Technician III - Weekend Day Shift

Boston Scientific; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Scientific is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer Technician II in Maple Grove, Minnesota. This full-time position supports the factory floor by ensuring equipment and processes perform as intended, focusing on troubleshooting and maintenance during the weekend shift.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent with at least three years of experience in a manufacturing setting. Responsibilities include conducting maintenance on PLC-controlled equipment and documenting recurring issues. Strong mechanical skills and effective communication are desired.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical print reading.

Responsibilities

• Support factory floor equipment and processes to perform as intended.
• Troubleshoot and solve equipment and process problems.
• Conduct maintenance for PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment.
• Document common or recurring issues for the ME team.
• Assist the ME team in Value Improvement Projects.

Skills

Strong hands-on mechanical skills

Effective written and verbal communication

Ability to work independently and within a team

Electro-mechanical troubleshooting experience

Medical device industry experience

Computer skills in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook

Basic understanding of Lean principles

Education

High school diploma, degree, or equivalent

Tools

Measurement systems (calipers, micrometers, etc.)

Job description

Position: Manufacturing Engineer Technician II

Weekend Day Shift: 6:00 am – 6:00 pm, Friday – Sunday.

Role Summary

As a Manufacturing Engineer Technician II, you support the factory floor by ensuring equipment and processes perform as intended, with a focus on equipment. You will work on the weekend shift as part of a technician team in the Access and Delivery Solutions Assembly (ADSA) business unit.

Responsibilities

• Respond to problems on the floor and support manufacturing engineering.
• Perform troubleshooting and solve equipment and process problems.
• Conduct maintenance activities for PLC‑controlled manufacturing equipment.
• Perform standard preventive maintenance and calibration tasks on equipment.
• Document common or recurring issues for resolution by the ME team.
• Demonstrate familiarity with tooling and fixtures.
• Execute simple tooling and equipment qualifications with guidance.
• Assist the ME team in executing Value Improvement Projects (VIP) to improve or revise existing processes for cost savings.
• Provide technical support or direction to operators and medical device specialists.
• Support shutdowns, which may include staying late to ensure equipment is safely de‑energized.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience with a high school diploma, degree, or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong hands‑on mechanical skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Self‑motivated to seek opportunities to improve business performance.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Medical device industry experience.
• Electro‑mechanical troubleshooting experience.
• Control system experience, such as interfacing with PLC.
• Hands‑on experience with measurement systems (calipers, micrometers, tool scopes, etc.).
• Experience with mechanical print reading.
• Computer skills in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Basic understanding of Lean principles.
• Heat transfer equipment troubleshooting experience.
• Laser weld equipment troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. (occasionally).

Other Information

Relocation: Assistant not available for this position at this time.

Requisition ID: 628432

Legal Requirements

This role is deemed safety‑sensitive; candidates will be subject to a drug test as a pre‑employment requirement to ensure workplace safety in compliance with applicable law.