R&D Engineering Associate, Co-op

Additional Locations: Canada-ON-Mississauga

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.

R&D Engineering Associate, Co-op

This position is an 8-month co-op placement beginning January 2027

About the role

In our Research & Development Engineering Department, our Engineers focus on the ideation, design, prototyping, and manufacturing transfer of cutting-edge devices for use in medical procedures. Our R&D Engineers are directly involved with obtaining regulatory approval and patents as well as actively participating in clinical research studies.

Work mode: At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our local office at least three days per week.

Sponsorship: Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time.

Relocation: Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assist in the development of devices through prototyping, testing, and 3D modeling.
• Create and conduct verification and validation testing to validate design requirements and concepts.
• Prepare regulatory filings to various government bodies alongside our IP and Regulatory Affairs teams.
• Support clinical trials of devices and work with external suppliers and clinicians.
• Aid in the development and provision of technical documentation by preparing drawings, writing work instructions, and presenting technical insights.
• Monitor safety practices and ensure ISO 13485 and FDA compliance while collaborating with cross functional teams to meet product timelines.
• In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.
• Other duties as required.

Required qualifications:

• Actively enrolled in an engineering degree program, working toward a Bachelors or Graduate degree in Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering
• Exposure to laboratory or engineering test environments, including use of standard measurement tools/instruments

• Demonstrated ability to prepare technical documentation (e.g., drawings, work instructions, or reports)
• Internship, co-op, or project experience involving product design, testing, or development

Preferred qualifications:

• Strong interest in biomedical technology
• Motivated self-starter with a hands-on approach
• Ability to work independently and with a diverse group of Engineers and Clinicians
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm
• Six Sigma or LEAN knowledge
• Experience with SolidWorks and Minitab
• Experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of ISO 13485

Requisition ID: 637930

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The anticipated compensation 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.

Compensation for 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 salaried, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation for sales roles is governed by Sales Incentive Compensation Plan (which includes certain annual non-discretionary incentives based on predetermined objectives).

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.