About the role#
As an R&D Leads Sustaining Engineer Intern, you will work within the Active Implantable Systems (AIS) group. This team designs and develops technologies that monitor and treat heart conditions like irregular rhythms, heart failure, and sudden cardiac arrest. You will contribute to the entire continuum of care, from initial diagnosis to patient treatment, by helping to solve unmet clinical needs.
What you'll do#
- Support the design and development of implantable cardiac devices.
- Build and test prototypes for device components and related technologies.
- Create and update CAD models for implantable systems and tooling.
- Analyze performance data from bench testing, simulations, and clinical feedback to guide design choices.
- Use statistical methods to evaluate design robustness and process performance.
- Work 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 improve patient outcomes.
What you'll need#
- Current rising senior status, with graduation dates between December 2027 and May 2029.
- Working toward a Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering.
- Hands-on experience with prototyping and testing from academic or professional projects.
- Familiarity with CAD software like SolidWorks.
- Basic experience with data and statistical analysis, such as T-tests.
- Ability to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.
- Medical industry experience, strong analytical skills, and exposure to advanced statistical techniques like Design of Experiments (DOE) are preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Arden Hills, MN.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Duration: 12 weeks.
- Start dates: May 17th or May 24th, 2027.
- Modality: On-site, five days per week.
- Requirements: You must have reliable transportation to the office. This is a paid, full-time position.
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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