Equipment Engineering Controls Engineer Intern

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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.

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 five days per week.

Relocation and housing assistance may be available to those who meet the eligibility criteria.

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

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

The Controls Engineer Intern role has a hands-on approach in equipment development including automation and controls design, electro-mechanical systems, industrial and collaborative robots, and computer hardware and software support. This enables us to support and develop a wide range of legacy and new technology solutions across the full spectrum of manufacturing capability from high volume automation to low volume manual assembly.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborate with engineers across disciplines to design, code, and test innovative applications and manufacturing equipment
• Develop and maintain PLC-based hardware interfaces that are intuitive, well-documented, and production-ready
• Support automation and controls design for electro-mechanical systems, industrial robots, and collaborative robotics platforms
• Assist in troubleshooting software and electrical issues on the production floor, contributing to rapid problem resolution
• Update and maintain electrical schematics and documentation for manufacturing systems and tooling
• Apply programming skills (e.g., ladder logic, structured text, Python, or C-based languages) to support equipment functionality and diagnostics
• Design robust systems with long-term maintainability, scalability, and supportability in mind
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on performance, reliability, and user experience
• Contribute to the development and support of both legacy and emerging technologies across high-volume automation and low-volume manual assembly environments

Required Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Bachelors degree in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering. Graduation date by May 2028
• Must be able to start internship on May 17th or 24th, 2027 and work for 12 weeks
• Prior Boston Scientific internship experience
• Must have reliable transportation to/from work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with hands-on testing, troubleshooting, or equipment development in academic or professional settings
• Familiarity with embedded firmware and programming languages such as Python, C, C++, or C#
• Exposure to PLC programming and hardware interface design
• Ability to read, update, and maintain electrical schematics for manufacturing systems
• Understanding of automation and controls design, including electro-mechanical systems and robotics
• Experience supporting the design, build, or integration of custom engineering tools or systems
• Experience working in collaborative, Agile environments with cross-functional engineering teams
• Strong problem-solving skills and a self-starter mindset with attention to long-term system reliability
• Enthusiasm for continuous improvement and innovation in manufacturing processes
• Medical industry experience
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse, cross-functional teams
• Passion to learn new technologies and find new solutions

Requisition ID: 634304

Minimum Salary: $ 43368

Maximum Salary: $ 73736

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.

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.

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.