Equipment Engineer (Junior)

Purpose Statement:

Develops new equipment and tooling used in the development and production of medical devices. Independently or as a member of a team; develops specifications, designs, plans and builds complex manufacturing and test equipment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participates on project teams to develop clear specifications, evaluates the feasibility of concepts, and provides formal estimates for system designs. Leads and liaises with external design companies to provide engineering solutions for BSC.

• Creates and reviews mechanical designs and detail drawings utilizing parametric modelling and FEA software.

• Coordinates, monitors and documents project designs, estimates, and costs. Complete project deliverables and monitor project schedule and scope changes to assure the team can meet delivery requirements.

• Prepares standard reports/documentation to communicate status and results.

• Leads project teams that include Designers, Engineers and Technicians in the design, assembly, and debug of equipment. Provide leadership role on championing functional best practices.

• Selects materials and coatings for use in automated equipment and tooling. Manages spares usage.

• Designs pneumatic systems and specifies pneumatic components. Identifies electrical components and automated control requirements.

• Assist with completing required FDA/QSR equipment documents including specifications, software validations and qualifications.

• Opportunity to learn or implement industrial controls software.

• Influences and defines functional, departmental/divisional procedures through involvement with cross-functional engineering initiatives.

• Provides training as required to ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment.

• Incident Management: Manages Equipment failure outlining impact on the business, recovery plan, and resources required.

• Generates weekly and Monthly metrics on Equipment downtime, MTTR, MTBF, Cost, Improvement activity, PM compliance, and resource management.

• Ensure Work carried out as part of Primo is as per procedures – Continue to improve this process.

• Continuously drives the ‘up-skill’ of Maintenance Techs using TSG and creation of set up and maintenance documents.

Job Requirements: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment or relevant engineering role.
• Proven experience in process validation, statistical data analysis, product transfer, equipment qualification, and process validation activities.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly analyze and resolve complex engineering and manufacturing issues.
• Track record of driving yield improvement, defect reduction, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment, tooling, and fixtures.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability in driving process improvements and issue resolution.
• Willingness to travel when required.

Preferred Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Results-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.

About Us

As a global medical technology leader for more than 40 years, our mission at Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) is to transform lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients. If you’re looking to truly make a difference to people both around the world and around the corner, there’s no better place to make it happen.