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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: Industrial Engineer Intern

Department: Operations

Location: Arden Hills, MN

Work Mode: Onsite

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

About the role:

Industrial Engineers are integral to Boston Scientific’s continuous improvement strategy. The Industrial Engineering department works cross-functionally across the Arden Hills site to focus on value-add activities by eliminating waste and improving the flow of product, material and information during production processes, new product development phases and business processes. In this role, you would support the advancement of Lean by implementing innovative and sustainable solutions that eliminate waste and optimize value for our customers.

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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:

• Someone in this role will receive mentorship throughout project work to ensure consistent understanding and application of Lean on our manufacturing lines, in business processes, and in the product development cycle. 
• Supports the development and implementation of projects intended to help us achieve our year-over-year metric improvements in the following categories: Safety, Ergonomics, Labor Efficiency, WIP, Cycle Time, and Floor Space.
• Will come to understand, leverage and sustain improvement of the following Lean principles, tools and systems; Work Content Graph (line balancing), Standard Work, Standard WIP, Visual Staffing Plan, Variation Tracking, Equipment Capacity, 5S, 8 Wastes, Continuous Improvement System and Kaizen.
• Responsible for collecting and analyzing data to help guide decision-making.
• Responsible for identifying and capturing the value of projects in our Value Improvement Process (VIP).
• Coaches others regarding concepts relevant to Industrial Engineering and Lean. Effectively facilitates Lean trainings.
• Assists Engineers with Project scoping & Feasibility studies as well as Continuous-Improvement cross-functional-projects to support Plant.
• Support the management of layouts. Incorporate ergonomic & safety guidelines.  Align area layout plans to site space planning strategy.
• Builds relationships: Establishes and maintains strong relationships internally and externally.  Earns the respect of others through effective interpersonal skills, integrity, compassion, and authenticity.
• Innovations: Leverages knowledge and best practices, fresh perspectives, and breakthrough ideas to advance area and site metrics

Required Qualifications: 

• Current rising junior or rising senior (grad dates between Dec 2026 - May 2028), graduating senior (May 2026 grad) continuing on to grad school, or current grad student. Must have at least one semester of school left post-internship to qualify.   
• Pursuing a degree in Industrial or Industrial & Systems Engineering 
• Must be able to start internship on May 18th or 26th, 2026 and work for 12 weeks
• Must have reliable transportation to/from work.
• Experience facilitating projects, workshops, or leading efforts in work or extracurricular activities
• Knowledgeable in Kaizan methodologies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working across teams and with people from various backgrounds
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills 

Requisition ID: 614443

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 --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 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 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.  

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