Technician Associate

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.

We will consider qualified applicants of all ages who are starting (or restarting) their careers.

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.

About the role:

The Manufacturing Technician Intern will support critical manufacturing operations for life-saving medical devices. This hands-on role involves working alongside engineers to set up, qualify, maintain, and troubleshoot production equipment. Interns will gain exposure to regulated manufacturing environments and contribute to process reliability, product quality, and operational efficiency. This position offers a unique opportunity to apply technical skills in a fast-paced, mission-driven setting where precision and compliance are essential.

*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 four days per week.*

*Corporate housing and relocation are available for those who are eligible.*

*Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA for this position at this time*

Your responsibilities will include:

• Comply with all safety protocols, including Quality System Regulations (QSR) and ISO 13485 standards for medical device manufacturing.
• Perform equipment setup, calibration, and preventive/corrective maintenance to ensure consistent production performance.
• Assist in equipment validation and qualification activities to support yield improvement and cycle time reduction.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and implement root cause-based corrective actions in collaboration with engineering teams.
• Monitor and interpret operating data to perform real-time adjustments to fixtures, instruments, or automated systems.
• Draft, revise, and maintain technical documentation, including work instructions, maintenance procedures, and calibration protocols.
• Support tooling and fixture selection, procurement, and implementation for new or improved manufacturing processes.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, such as 5S, Kaizen, or waste reduction projects.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a current student in an Associate’s degree and must have at least one semester left after experience to be eligible.
• Majoring in Automated Systems & Robotics, Drafting & Design, Machine Tool Technology, Welding, 3D Printing, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Industrial Controls, or a related technical major.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and enthusiasm for building, repairing, or maintaining mechanical systems
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and compliance in a regulated environment.
• Willingness to learn and follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and documentation protocols.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with prototyping, testing, or troubleshooting mechanical assemblies in academic or personal projects.
• Medical Device industry experience.
• Exposure to continuous improvement principles or lean manufacturing concepts is a plus.
• Effective communication skills for sharing technical insights with team members.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional engineering environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, self-starter mindset.