Mechanical R&D Engineer III

Additional Location(s): US-MN-Maple Grove

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

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:

Boston Scientific was recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Workplaces for Engineers in 2026, reflecting a culture where engineers do meaningful work.

We are seeking a Mechanical R&D Engineer III with strong technical fundamentals, hands-on experience and attention to detail to support real-world product challenges in a cross-functional, regulated environment.

In this role, you will support the development of electronic medical equipment, including single-use devices and capital consoles, from concept through commercialization. Working within a cross-functional team, you will help ensure product safety, quality and compliance while improving overall product performance. This role spans new product development, manufacturing support and complex problem-solving in a fast-paced environment. You will maintain design integrity, identify risks, make sound technical decisions and drive issues to resolution across teams.

This is a high-impact, visible role with strong opportunities for growth and development.

Work model, sponsorship, relocation:

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows an on-site work model requiring employees to work from our local office. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time. Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.

Your responsibilities will include:
Contribute to the development and improvement of products and processes through mechanical design, analysis, testing and problem-solving, with a focus on reliability, manufacturability and performance
Support sustaining engineering activities for commercial products, including design updates, issue resolution and continuous improvement
Provide engineering support to manufacturing to improve process efficiency and resolve production and product challenges using structured problem-solving methods
Prepare and deliver clear, well-structured technical reports and presentations in a timely manner to communicate findings and recommendations
Apply business policies and procedures during project execution while incorporating customer and business needs
Contribute to project teams and lead defined areas of work, supporting planning, execution and delivery
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to achieve project objectives
Provide technical input and guidance to cross-functional teams on engineering matters
Support the review and approval of engineering and quality documentation in line with established processes

Qualifications:

Required qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field
4+ years' experience in product development, sustaining engineering or manufacturing support
Hands-on experience with mechanical design, testing and troubleshooting components and systems
Proficiency in CAD tools
Experience applying structured problem-solving methods, such as root cause analysis, to resolve technical issues
Demonstrated ability to create clear, well-structured technical documentation, including design updates, test protocols and reports
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work across cross-functional teams
Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive tasks to completion in a fast-paced environment

Preferred qualifications:
Knowledge of medical device regulations and IEC 60601, Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance
Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders in process improvement and design for manufacturability
Experience in the medical device industry or other regulated manufacturing environments
Demonstrated project management experience leading technical problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives
Experience with 3D CAD software

Requisition ID: 627928

Minimum Salary: $ 78300

Maximum Salary: $ 148800

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) - see vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

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Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical technologies that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 45 years, we advance science for life by providing a broad range of high-performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of healthcare. Our portfolio of devices and therapies helps physicians diagnose and treat complex cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, oncological, neurological and urological diseases and conditions. Learn more at and follow us on LinkedIn.

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company's policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement. The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.