About the role#
This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to participate in equipment development within a medical manufacturing environment. You will work on automation and controls design, electro-mechanical systems, and robotics. The role supports both legacy and new technology solutions, ranging from high-volume automation to low-volume manual assembly. This is an on-site position based in Maple Grove, Minnesota.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to design, code, and test manufacturing equipment.
- Develop and maintain PLC-based hardware interfaces that are production-ready and documented.
- Support the design of electro-mechanical systems, industrial robots, and collaborative robotics platforms.
- Troubleshoot software and electrical issues on the production floor to assist in rapid problem resolution.
- Update and maintain electrical schematics for manufacturing systems and tooling.
- Apply programming skills, including ladder logic, structured text, Python, or C-based languages, to support equipment diagnostics.
- Design systems with a focus on long-term maintainability, scalability, and supportability.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance performance, reliability, and the user experience.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a Bachelors degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
- Graduation date between December 2027 and May 2029.
- Ability to start on May 17th or May 24th, 2027, for a 12-week term.
- Reliable transportation to and from the work site.
- Experience with hands-on testing, troubleshooting, or equipment development in academic or professional settings.
- Familiarity with embedded firmware and languages such as Python, C, C++, or C#.
- Exposure to PLC programming and hardware interface design.
- Ability to read and update electrical schematics.
- Experience supporting the design, build, or integration of custom engineering tools.
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams and a desire to learn new technologies.
Location & details#
- Location: Maple Grove, MN.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site, full-time.
- Note: This position is deemed safety-sensitive and requires a prohibited substance test. Boston Scientific does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.
About Boston Scientific
Boston Scientific manufactures medical devices and technologies for patients globally. The company develops tools for diagnosing and treating conditions in areas such as cardiovascular, respiratory, and neurological health. It operates as a public company with over 54,000 employees. The headquarters is located in Marlborough, Massachusetts.
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