Quality Engineering Co-op

Boston Scientific; Marlborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Housing assistance

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Boston Scientific is seeking a Quality Engineering Co-op in Marlborough, MA, offering hands‑on experience in Design Quality Assurance within cross‑functional teams. The role emphasizes applying quality engineering principles to meet regulatory requirements and contribute to patient outcomes.

You will help develop and maintain quality systems, participate in CAPA processes, and support design controls throughout the product lifecycle, with relocation/housing assistance potentially available.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering with an expected graduation date by May 2027.
• Previous Boston Scientific co‑op experience within the Quality department.
• Knowledge of data analysis and interpretation tools.
• Available to participate for the full duration of the co‑op program from Jan. 11 through Aug. 6 or Aug. 13 2027.
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment‑based work authorization.
• Reliable transportation to and from 300 Boston Scientific Way, Marlborough, MA 01752.

Responsibilities

• Support Design Quality Assurance activities throughout the product life cycle, partnering with cross-functional teams to help ensure products meet applicable quality and regulatory requirements.
• Support the implementation of quality assurances, design controls, process controls and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) systems designed to meet or exceed internal and external requirements.
• Serve as an effective team member in supporting quality disciplines, decisions and practices.
• Apply systematic problem‑solving methodologies to identify, prioritize, communicate and resolve quality issues.
• Support the development and execution of streamlined quality systems that effectively identify and resolve quality issues.
• Support design changes for commercialized products and document associated design verification activities.
• Evaluate and analyze post‑market complaint data to identify and elevate potential product performance signals.
• Support complaint investigations and identify corrective and preventive activities that contribute to continuous improvement.
• Update and maintain risk management files and associated quality documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering and other cross‑functional partners to support design quality activities and ensure appropriate documentation of quality decisions.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering

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.

About the role:

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

Relocation and housing assistance may be available to those who meet the eligibility criteria.

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

We will consider qualified applicants of all ages who are starting (or restarting) their careers.

As a Quality Engineering Co-op at Boston Scientific, you will have the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in Design Quality Assurance (DQA), working alongside cross‑functional teams to support the development and maintenance of innovative medical devices. You will apply quality engineering principles to help ensure our products meet Boston Scientific, customer and regulatory requirements while contributing to our mission of advancing science for life and improving patient outcomes.

Our mission is to serve more patients with improved product experiences through four key objectives: creating the best culture, agility, performance and compliance. In this role, you will support the development, establishment and maintenance of quality engineering methodologies, systems and practices that meet Boston Scientific, customer and regulatory requirements. You will work as a Quality representative to improve awareness, visibility and communication of quality initiatives while supporting departmental, functional, site, divisional and corporate quality goals and priorities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Support Design Quality Assurance activities throughout the product life cycle, partnering with cross-functional teams to help ensure products meet applicable quality and regulatory requirements.
• Support the implementation of quality assurances, design controls, process controls and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) systems designed to meet or exceed internal and external requirements.
• Serve as an effective team member in supporting quality disciplines, decisions and practices.
• Apply systematic problem‑solving methodologies to identify, prioritize, communicate and resolve quality issues.
• Support the development and execution of streamlined quality systems that effectively identify and resolve quality issues.
• Support design changes for commercialized products and document associated design verification activities.
• Evaluate and analyze post‑market complaint data to identify and elevate potential product performance signals.
• Support complaint investigations and identify corrective and preventive activities that contribute to continuous improvement.
• Update and maintain risk management files and associated quality documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering and other cross‑functional partners to support design quality activities and ensure appropriate documentation of quality decisions.

Required qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering with an expected graduation date by May 2027.
• Previous Boston Scientific co‑op experience within the Quality department.
• Knowledge of data analysis and interpretation tools.
• Available to participate for the full duration of the co‑op program from Jan. 11 through Aug. 6 or Aug. 13 2027.
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment‑based work authorization.
• Reliable transportation to and from 300 Boston Scientific Way, Marlborough, MA 01752. Boston Scientific does not provide transportation or transportation support to and from its locations.

Preferred qualifications:

• Desire to work in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment supporting quality engineering methodologies, systems and practices that meet Boston Scientific, customer and regulatory requirements.
• Interest in pursuing a career in the medical device industry after graduation, particularly within Quality or Design Quality Assurance.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with an interest in design controls, risk management, product quality and continuous improvement.

Requisition ID:635025

Minimum Salary:$44616

Maximum Salary: $75816

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) - see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com-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. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

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).

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.

Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical technologies that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 45 years, we advance science for life by providing a broad range of high‑performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of healthcare. Our portfolio of devices and therapies helps physicians diagnose and treat complex cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, oncological, neurological and urological diseases and conditions. Learn more at www.bostonscientific.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

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.