About the role#
Our R&D engineers design and develop implant products for the Active Implantable Systems group. This team creates technology to monitor, diagnose, and treat irregular heart rhythms, heart failure, and sudden cardiac arrest. You will work on devices that support a patient through their entire continuum of care, from initial diagnosis to treatment.
What you'll do#
- Support the design and development of implantable cardiac devices.
- Perform hands-on prototyping and testing of device components.
- 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 statistical methods to evaluate design robustness and process performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure device safety, reliability, and clinical efficacy.
- Participate in documentation, design reviews, and validation activities to meet regulatory and quality standards.
- Engage in iterative development to address unmet clinical needs.
- Contribute to innovation efforts that challenge existing paradigms in cardiac care.
What you'll need#
- Current rising senior with a graduation date between December 2027 and May 2029.
- Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering.
- Ability to start on May 17 or May 24, 2027, for a 12-week term.
- Hands-on experience with prototyping and testing.
- Familiarity with CAD software like SolidWorks.
- Basic data and statistical analysis experience, such as T-tests.
- Eligibility to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship now or in the future.
- Medical industry experience is preferred.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate with cross-functional teams are preferred.
- Exposure to advanced statistical techniques, such as design of experiments, is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Arden Hills, Minnesota.
- Work model: On-site, five days per week.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Reliable transportation to the Arden Hills location is required.
- This is a paid, full-time internship.
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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