About the role#
The R&D Leads Sustaining Engineer Intern joins the Active Implantable Systems (AIS) group. This team develops technologies that monitor, diagnose, and treat irregular heart rhythms, heart failure, and sudden cardiac arrest. You will work on products that support a patient's entire continuum of care. The role focuses on iterative development and solving unmet clinical needs in cardiac care.
What you'll do#
- Support the design and development of implantable cardiac devices.
- Perform 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, and 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.
- Contribute to innovation efforts that challenge existing paradigms in cardiac care.
What you'll need#
- Current rising senior status with a graduation date between December 2027 and May 2029.
- Working towards a Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering.
- Hands-on experience with prototyping and testing in academic or professional settings.
- Familiarity with CAD software such as SolidWorks.
- Basic data and statistical analysis experience, such as T-tests.
- Strong analytical skills and a desire to learn new technologies.
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse, cross-functional teams.
- Medical industry experience, exposure to advanced statistical techniques like DOE, and process performance analysis are preferred.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, 12-week paid internship based in Arden Hills, Minnesota.
- The role is strictly on-site, requiring presence in the office five days per week.
- Start dates are May 17th or May 24th, 2027.
- You must have reliable transportation to the office.
- Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.
- This position is deemed safety-sensitive and requires a prohibited substance test.
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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