Principal Electrical Engineer

Additional Location(s): US-MN-Arden Hills; US-MA-Marlborough; 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 ranked #2 among medical device companies on Forbes America's Best Places to Work for Engineers 2026. Whether your passion lies in systems, software, human factors, or beyond, this is a place where you can grow your career and be part of something bigger-advancing science for life.

Our Research and Development team is all about building the future of the operating room and office for urology patients and clinicians. As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you'll be at the heart of that mission-developing and sustaining best-in-class capital systems and their accessories as part of our comprehensive portfolio of solutions.

This role is ideal for someone who brings a unique combination of big-picture perspective, rigorous execution, and strong drive to win in the marketplace. You'll be a trusted leader collaborating with some of the most dynamic minds in the business-all in an environment that encourages measured risk-taking, learning from mistakes, and pushing the boundaries of engineering.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead electrical hardware design, development, integration, and 60601 testing for capital systems and their accessories.

• Translate high-level user needs into actionable system and technical requirements.

• Collaborate with cross-functional experts across a wide range of disciplines to solve complex engineering challenges.

• Partner with third-party designers, suppliers, and contract manufacturers to deliver high-quality engineering solutions at an accelerated pace.

• Demonstrate strong cross-functional collaboration, ability to influence without authority, and project management to enable highly effective teams.

• Act as a self-starter who embraces ambiguity and tackles loosely defined challenges-rallying teams to deliver measurable business results.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or related); Master's degree preferred.

• Minimum of 10 years' experience working in the medical device industry with some focus on development of capital systems.

• Expertise in designing for and testing to 60601-1 and its collateral standards.

• Skilled problem solver proficient in methodologies such as Shainin, DMAIC, or 8D.

• Excellent hands-on electronics prototyping and design capabilities.

• Proficient with lab equipment including power supplies, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and signal/spectrum/logic analyzers.

• Proven experience leading complex electrical projects and cross-functional teams.

• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working with imaging systems.

• Actively taking part in 60601-1 or 60601-1-2 Standards Working Groups or Technical Committees.

• Background in embedded programming (MCUs and/or FPGAs) using C, C++, Verilog, or VHDL.

• Experience with signal processing and analog-to-digital conversion, especially for imaging sensors.

• Hands-on experience managing suppliers and/or contract manufacturers during the development process.

• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders without formal authority.

Requisition ID: 622156

Minimum Salary: $ 102100

Maximum Salary: $ 194000

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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As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most - united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do - as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn't just business, it's personal. And if you're a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve.

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.