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Medical Devices, Healthcare, Biotechnology

R&D Electrical Engineer Intern

Arden HillsOnsiteInternshipJunior / Entry-level$43,368–$73,736 /yrPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • electronics
  • circuit analysis
  • circuit design
  • LabVIEW

Nice to have

  • Medical industry experience
  • bench level testing
  • cross-functional teams
  • new technologies
  • new solutions

Role summary

Boston Scientific is seeking an R&D Electrical Engineer Intern to contribute to the design and development of implantable medical devices for cardiac conditions. This onsite role involves supporting electrical designs for external equipment, testing, and validation. The ideal candidate is pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, with experience in electronics, circuit analysis, and design, as well as proficiency in LabVIEW. Preferred qualifications include medical industry experience and bench testing skills. This internship offers exposure to medical device development and cross-functional collaboration.

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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.

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

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a onsite work model, requiring employees to be in our local office 5 days per week.

Relocation and housing assistance is not available for this position. 

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

About the role: 

Our R&D engineers are tasked with designing and developing implant products for the Active Implantable Systems (AIS) group. This includes technologies that monitor, support diagnosis and treat irregular heart rhythms, heart failure, and sudden cardiac arrest. AIS provides devices and therapies for a patient’s entire continuum of care, from diagnostic to treatment. This division strives to innovate and create a paradigm shift that can solve unmet clinical needs and change what is possible for patients.

Your responsibilities will include: 

  • Contribute to the design and development of implantable medical devices that support diagnosis and treatment of cardiac conditions 

  • Contribute to the development of electrical designs for external medical equipment that communicates with implantable devices

  • Support testing and validation of electrical designs

  • Gain exposure to medical device development and cross-functional engineering collaboration 

  • Bring creativity and problem-solving to engineering challenges that address unmet clinical needs and advance cardiac care innovation 

Required Qualifications:

  • Current rising junior or rising senior (grad dates between Dec 2027 - May 2029)

  • Working towards a Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.

  • Must be able to start internship on May 17th or 24th, 2027 and work for 12 weeks 

  • Must have reliable transportation to/from work.

  • Experience working with electronics, circuit analysis, and circuit design in academic or professional settings 

  • Experience using LabVIEW 

Preferred qualifications: 

  • Medical industry experience. 

  • Experience with bench level testing. 

  • Ability to communicate effectively with diverse, cross-functional teams.

  • Passion to learn new technologies and find new solutions. 

Requisition ID: 634770 

Minimum Salary: $ 43368 

Maximum Salary: $ 73736 

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com—will 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).

For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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 www.bostonscientific.com 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.

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