Manufacturing Technician Intern 2026

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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.           

Title: Manufacturing Technician Intern 

Department: Operations 

Location: Arden Hills, MN 
Work Mode: Onsite

Dates/Duration: Around May-August 2026 timeframe, flexibility on exact dates

Work Hours per Week: Flexible

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

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:  

The Manufacturing Technician Intern will support critical manufacturing operations for life-saving medical devices. This hands-on role involves working alongside engineers to set up, qualify, maintain, and troubleshoot production equipment. Interns will gain exposure to regulated manufacturing environments and contribute to process reliability, product quality, and operational efficiency. This position offers a unique opportunity to apply technical skills in a fast-paced, mission-driven setting where precision and compliance are essential.

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

Corporate housing and relocation are available for those who are eligible.

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

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Comply with all safety protocols, including Quality System Regulations (QSR) and ISO 13485 standards for medical device manufacturing.
• Perform equipment setup, calibration, and preventive/corrective maintenance to ensure consistent production performance.
• Assist in equipment validation and qualification activities to support yield improvement and cycle time reduction.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and implement root cause-based corrective actions in collaboration with engineering teams.
• Monitor and interpret operating data to perform real-time adjustments to fixtures, instruments, or automated systems.
• Draft, revise, and maintain technical documentation, including work instructions, maintenance procedures, and calibration protocols.
• Support tooling and fixture selection, procurement, and implementation for new or improved manufacturing processes.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, such as 5S, Kaizen, or waste reduction projects.

Required Qualifications: 

• Must be a current student in an Associates degree or the first or second year of Bachelors degree. Must have at least one semester left after experience to be eligible.
• Majoring in Automated Systems & Robotics, Drafting & Design, Machine Tool Technology, Welding, 3D Printing, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Industrial Controls, or a related technical major.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and enthusiasm for building, repairing, or maintaining mechanical systems
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and compliance in a regulated environment.
• Willingness to learn and follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and documentation protocols.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, or Inventor) for mechanical design and documentation.
• Hands-on experience with prototyping, testing, or troubleshooting mechanical assemblies in academic or personal projects.
• Medical Device industry experience.
• Exposure to continuous improvement principles or lean manufacturing concepts is a plus.
• Effective communication skills for sharing technical insights with team members.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional engineering environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, self-starter mindset.

Requisition ID: 615628 

Minimum Salary: $ [[cust_salaryMin]] 

Maximum Salary: $ [[cust_salaryMax]] 

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.

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.