R&D Leads Sustaining Engineer Intern

Boston Scientific; Arden Hills (MN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Scientific in Arden Hills, MN is seeking a rising senior for a 12-week internship in the Active Implantable Systems (AIS) group. You’ll design and prototype implantable cardiac devices, create CAD models, and analyze test data to guide design decisions.

This onsite internship starts May 2027, with hands-on prototyping, testing, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure device safety and regulatory readiness.

Qualifications

• Rising senior pursuing Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering.
• Hands-on prototyping and testing experience in projects or roles.
• Familiarity with CAD tools (SolidWorks) for design work.
• Basic data analysis and statistics experience.

Responsibilities

• Support design and development of implantable cardiac devices in AIS.
• Prototype and test device components and supporting technologies.
• Create and refine CAD models for implantable systems.
• Analyze bench tests, simulations, and clinical feedback to guide design.
• Apply basic statistics to evaluate performance and robustness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety and efficacy.
• Participate in documentation, design reviews, and validation activities.
• Contribute to iterative development to address clinical needs.

Skills

Hands-on prototyping

Statistical analysis

CAD experience

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

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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.

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows an onsite work model, requiring employees to be in our local office at least five days per week.

Relocation and housing assistance is not available for this position.

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 career.

About The Role

Our R&D engineers are tasked with designing and developing implant products for the Active Implantable Systems (AIS) group. This includes technologies that monitor, support diagnosis and treat irregular heart rhythms, heart failure, and sudden cardiac arrest. AIS provides devices and therapies for a patient’s entire continuum of care, from diagnostic to treatment. This division strives to innovate and create a paradigm shift that can solve unmet clinical needs and change what is possible for patients.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Support the design and development of implantable cardiac devices within the Active Implantable Systems (AIS) group
• Contribute to hands-on prototyping and testing of device components and supporting technologies
• Create and refine CAD models for implantable systems and related tooling
• Analyze performance data from bench testing, simulations, or clinical feedback to inform design decisions
• Apply basic and advanced statistical methods to evaluate design robustness and process performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure device safety, reliability, and clinical efficacy across the continuum of care
• Participate in documentation, design reviews, and validation activities to meet regulatory and quality standards
• Engage in problem-solving and iterative development to address unmet clinical needs and improve patient outcomes
• Contribute to innovation efforts that challenge existing paradigms and expand what’s possible in cardiac care

Required Qualifications

• Current rising senior (grad dates between Dec 2027 - May 2029).
• Working towards a Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering
• Must be able to start internship on May 17th or 24th, 2027 and work for 12 weeks
• Hands-on experience with prototyping and testing in academic projects or professional roles
• Familiarity with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) for component or system design
• Basic data and statistical analysis experience (e.g., T-tests to compare group data)
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization
• Must have reliable transportation to and from Arden Hills, MN Boston Scientific location

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical industry experience
• Strong analytical skills demonstrated through problem-solving and data-driven decision-making
• Exposure to advanced statistical techniques such as process performance analysis or design of experiments (DOE) a bonus
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse, cross-functional teams
• Passion to learn new technologies and find new solutions

Requisition ID: 634486

Minimum Salary: $ 43368

Maximum Salary: $ 73736

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). 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.

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