Senior Automation Project Engineer

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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.

About the role:

As the Senior Automation Project Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our production capabilities. Leveraging your expertise in automation and project management, you will oversee the planning, design, implementation, and successful commissioning of automated production lines.In this innovative role you will drive programs that define and execute our short to long term technology road map and will have the ability to design and implement unique solutions that revolutionize our manufacturing site.

This role requires an onsite workmode from our GA office. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA for this position at this time.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead the end-to-end project lifecycle for the new automated production line, from initial conceptualization to deployment and optimization.
• Leads cross-functional project teams: Coordinates, manages, communicates, and documents project goals
• Ensures effective communication and timely completion of project milestones.
• Assess existing processes and recommend automation solutions that increase efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Interface with vendors and stakeholders during the design and testing phases, including site visits.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including specifications, schedules, and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, industry standards and company policies.
• Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate project success and identify areas for improvement.
• Supports technicians during troubleshooting activities when complex technical issues arise on the production floor.
• Designs and coordinates applicable engineering tests and experiments.
• Summarizes, analyzes, and draws conclusions from complex test results.
• Completes and manages Capital Equipment Request Authorizations (CERA's)
• Train team members, including engineers, technicians, and product builders on specific tasks. Participates in the development of junior staff by providing guidance and offering counsel.
• 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.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation Technology, or related technical field
• 5+ years of experience in engineering with a strong emphasis in automation and project management.
• Proven track record of managing small to medium-sized automation projects, with the ambition and capability to transition to larger scale projects.
• Strong technical acumen in automation technologies, including PLCs, vision systems, robotics, vision systems and data analytics.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel to vendor and partner sites for design reviews, testing, and project evaluations.
• Practical understanding of manufacturing problem solving and process improvement tools such as DMAIC and production flow tools such as LEAN manufacturing

Preferred qualifications:

• Medical device industry experience
• New Product Integration experience

Requisition ID:598220

Minimum Salary:$82600

Maximum Salary: $156900

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).

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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 identify, 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 specificprohibited substancetest 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.