Manufacturing Technician II - 2nd Shift at Boston Scientific

Manufacturing Technician II - 2nd Shift

Work mode: Onsite

Onsite Location(s): Maple Grove, MN, US, 55311

Additional Location(s): N/A

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.

2nd Shift: 1:30 pm - 9:30 am

About the role:

As a Manufacturing Technician II, you are responsible for performing functions associated with all manufacturing operations in daily support of products, processes, materials, and equipment in order to achieve production goals (i.e., quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and safety. Daily tasks include responding to equipment downtimes issues on the production floor, performing routine preventative maintenance on production equipment, and supporting Manufacturing Engineers (ME) in value improvement projects. Most of your time is spent on the production floor, working on equipment, and engaging with our Medical Device Specialists (i.e. MDS operators).

Work Mode

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

Relocation

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

VISA

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

Your responsibilities will include:

• Apply mechanical, electrical, control, and pneumatic knowledge to troubleshoot and solve equipment and process problems for various automated equipment.
• Identify and troubleshoot process, material, or equipment problems to minimize downtime
• Identifies and implements corrective actions for manufacturing related issues.
• Performs equipment setup and corrective, preventive and calibration maintenance as necessary.
• Support equipment startups and shutdowns, which may include staying late to make sure equipment is in a safe-state.
• Installs and validates equipment and processes in the production area to improve yield and/or reduce cycle time following the established validation procedure.
• Modify existing and develop new tooling and fixtures
• Evaluates and orders necessary equipment, tools and fixtures
• Responsible for quality and adheres to manufacturing process requirements, the Boston Scientific Corporation Quality Policy and the Strategic Quality Process (SQP). Proactively communicates quality issues and concerns.
• Understands and applies a solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing and related principles.
• Assist in Value Improvement (VIP) and implementing new equipment or processes or improving existing ones for cost savings
• Train and provide technical support or direction to product builders and other technicians
• Understands and applies flex strategy, rotates as necessary and works well with all group members, both within the team and cross-functionally.
• Actively participates in Shared Responsibility and continuous improvement teams.
• Understands, follows and promotes all BSC and site-specific policies and procedures.
• Observes and complies with all safety rules and regulations. This includes QSR and ISO Standards.
• Responsible for attending and passing all core required BSC and site-specific training (i.e. QS Basics, RTK, Lean Training)
• Mandatory Weekend OT is required on a rotation recurring basis. Current OT requirement is minimum once (Saturday and Sunday) every 4 weeks.

Required qualifications:

• 2 years of experience with High School Diploma and/or equivalent experience, training, or apprenticeships

Preferred qualifications:

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and effective troubleshooting skills in a manufacturing or technical environment.
• Proven reliability with a strong attendance record and consistent work ethic.
• Proactive communicator and team player who seeks opportunities to improve processes and resolve issues collaboratively.
• Previous technical line support experience in the high-volume Medical Device manufacturing
• Previous experiences in working with Manufacturing Automation
• Familiar with PLC wiring and control troubleshooting
• Advanced troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve high-level equipment and process issues.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities; able to guide junior technicians and influence cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ownership of equipment reliability, performance, and long-term corrective actions.