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Process Technician I

Boston Scientific

Carlsbad, CAOnsitePosted 25 days ago$39,416 - $66,976/year
Full TimeMid LevelManufacturing & CMCMedical Device
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Summary

The Process Technician role will be responsible for Catheter production line support, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance activities, and fabrication of tooling. This role collaborates cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to support continuous improvement and compliance with regulatory standards. Troubleshoots mechanical, electrical, and process issues in real-time to minimize downtime and maintain production flow.

Job description

Your Responsibilities will Include:

  • Apply critical thinking to solve complex problems and ask insightful questions, even without being a subject matter expert.
  • Collaborate with Engineering to ensure manufacturing processes are optimized for scalability and efficiency.
  • Manage and organize equipment and spare parts inventory to support uninterrupted production.
  • Maintain accurate documentation for equipment, including manuals, service records, and change orders.
  • Complete qualifications for new and existing equipment.
  • Perform routine preventative maintenance on manufacturing equipment to minimize downtime.
  • Contribute to process improvement projects aimed at enhancing product quality, reducing scrap and rework, lowering costs, and boosting performance.
  • Identify and troubleshoot process related issues, implementing corrective actions to maintain production standards.
  • Analyze scrap data to determine root causes and drive improvements through operator training and process control enhancements.
  • Demonstrate deep process knowledge and provide hands-on guidance and training to production operators.
  • Support daily production activities to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products.
  • Assist in scaling equipment and processes from prototype development through pilot runs to full-scale manufacturing.

What We’re Looking For In You:

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Required Experience: Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in low or high volume production environments.
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot and maintain manufacturing equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety protocols, including proper use of lab safety equipment.
  • The candidate should have good organizational skills, personal skills, and a strong follow-through “can do” attitude.
  • Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
  • Ability to physically handle small, delicate parts.
  • Ability to read and understand work instructions, process guidelines, visual workmanship standards, and technical drawings.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in manufacturing catheter or fiberoptic products is highly desirable.
  • Prior experience with microscope-based inspection and medical device assembly.
  • Skilled in performing in-process inspections to ensure product quality and adherence to workmanship standards for medical devices.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in low or high volume production environments
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot and maintain manufacturing equipment
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety protocols
  • Good organizational skills, personal skills, and a strong follow-through “can do” attitude
  • Follows instructions, responds to management direction
  • Ability to physically handle small, delicate parts
  • Ability to read and understand work instructions, process guidelines, visual workmanship standards, and technical drawings

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Annual Bonus
  • Long-term Incentives

Company overview

Boston Scientific Corporation is a global leader in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of minimally invasive medical devices used in interventional medical specialties. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, the company focuses on transforming patient lives through innovative medical solutions across a wide range of therapeutic areas including cardiology, endoscopy, urology, pulmonology, and neuromodulation. With approximately 53,000 employees worldwide and operations in 40 countries, Boston Scientific serves over 44 million patients annually. The company invests heavily in research and development, allocating $1.6 billion to R&D in 2024, and maintains a strong commitment to quality, patient safety, and meaningful innovation. Boston Scientific's product portfolio includes advanced technologies such as cardiac rhythm management devices, coronary stents, ablation systems, endoscopy equipment, and neuromodulation therapies, all designed to improve patient outcomes and quality of life through less invasive treatment options.

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