Product Builder I

Boston Scientific; Arden Hills (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Scientific is looking for candidates in Arden Hills, Minnesota, to build medical products by following processes and instructions. The position emphasizes assembling, inspecting, and testing products while meeting safety regulations.

The ideal candidate should possess a High School Diploma, 1 year of relevant experience in manufacturing, and the ability to understand English instructions. The role entails working second shift, from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and adhering to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• 1 year of work experience in manufacturing and/or assembly.
• Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, repair, inspect and/or test products following instructions.
• Work with engineers on process modifications.
• Set up and operate manufacturing machines or equipment.

Skills

Communication proficiency

Assembly skills

Process improvement

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Soldering tools

Hand tools

Power tools/drills

Job description

About the role

Primary focus is to build medical products by following processes and instructions to meet validation and build goals.

Shift Hours

2nd shift: Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, repair, inspect and/or test products following instructions, with the ability to read and comprehend basic instructions and other work-related documents written in English.
• Work with engineers on process modifications and suggest process improvement opportunities.
• Set up and operate a variety of manufacturing machines or equipment following written instructions in English.
• Clean tools and equipment per instructions.
• Record information on approved documents.
• Dispose hazardous waste material in corresponding hazardous waste areas.
• Resolve problems and make routine recommendations.
• Train other employees when necessary.
• Maintain all certifications required to remain in compliance.
• Work overtime as required.
• Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time as needed.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of work experience in manufacturing and/or assembly.
• Proficiency in communication and understanding of English, including reading work instructions to consistently build defect‑free medical products.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous medical device experience preferred, but not required.
• Experience with soldering, hand tools and power tools/drills.
• Experience working with catheters and in a cleanroom environment.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and related principles, and working directly with engineers to implement continuous improvement changes.
• Experience with maintaining accurate records, including training files and shop floor paperwork.
• Ability to use and adjust a microscope is a plus.
• Experience training others.
• Experience working in a pre‑production environment.

Safety and Legal Requirements

This role is deemed safety‑sensitive; candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test. For Massachusetts positions: it is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.