R&D Leads Sustaining Engineer Intern
Boston Scientific
Summary
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.
Job description
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.
Your responsibilities will include
- Support the design and development of implantable cardiac devices within the Active Implantable Systems (AIS) group
- Contribute to hands-on prototyping and testing of device components and supporting technologies
- Create and refine CAD models for implantable systems and related tooling
- Analyze performance data from bench testing, simulations, or clinical feedback to inform design decisions
- Apply basic and advanced statistical methods to evaluate design robustness and process performance
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure device safety, reliability, and clinical efficacy across the continuum of care
- Participate in documentation, design reviews, and validation activities to meet regulatory and quality standards
- Engage in problem-solving and iterative development to address unmet clinical needs and improve patient outcomes
- Contribute to innovation efforts that challenge existing paradigms and expand what's possible in cardiac care
Required Qualifications
- Current rising senior (grad dates between Dec 2027 - May 2029)
- Working towards a Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering
- Must be able to start internship on May 17th or 24th, 2027 and work for 12 weeks
- Hands-on experience with prototyping and testing in academic projects or professional roles
- Familiarity with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) for component or system design
- Basic data and statistical analysis experience (e.g., T-tests to compare group data)
- Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization
- Must have reliable transportation to and from Arden Hills, MN Boston Scientific location
Preferred qualifications
- Medical industry experience
- Strong analytical skills demonstrated through problem-solving and data-driven decision-making
- Exposure to advanced statistical techniques such as process performance analysis or design of experiments (DOE) a bonus
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse, cross-functional teams
- Passion to learn new technologies and find new solutions
Requirements
- Current rising senior (grad dates between Dec 2027 - May 2029)
- Working towards a Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering
- Must be able to start internship on May 17th or 24th, 2027 and work for 12 weeks
- Hands-on experience with prototyping and testing in academic projects or professional roles
- Familiarity with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) for component or system design
- Basic data and statistical analysis experience (e.g., T-tests to compare group data)
- Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization
- Must have reliable transportation to and from Arden Hills, MN Boston Scientific location
Benefits
- Core employee benefits
- Optional employee benefits
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.