Graduate Mechanical Engineer - Boston Scientific 2027 Graduate Programme, Clonmel

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.

Advancing possibilities for a brighter tomorrow

Boston Scientific is seeking a highly motivated Graduate Mechanical Engineer on a defined-term (23months) basis to join our Clonmel team.

Job Purpose:

Start your career where your ideas, curiosity and technical skills can make a meaningful difference. As a Graduate Engineer at Boston Scientific, you will have the opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues, contribute to innovative medical technologies and build hands-on experience in a collaborative environment.

As a Graduate Mechanical Engineer you will support the design, development, testing, and verification of mechanical components and assemblies for innovative medical devices while working alongside experienced engineers across multiple disciplines.

This position is ideal for a recent mechanical engineering graduate who is interested in product design, materials, manufacturing processes, and hands-on engineering problem-solving, and is eager to build technical expertise within a regulated medical device environment.

The Graduate role at Boston Scientific is an opportunity to apply what you learned during your studies, develop your technical and problem-solving capabilities and gain valuable experience while contributing to technologies designed to improve patients' lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the design and development of mechanical components, assemblies, and product features for medical devices.
• Assist with the creation and modification of 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and design documentation.
• Support material selection, tolerance analysis, and design for manufacture and assembly activities.
• Assist with prototype development, product builds, and evaluation of design concepts.
• Participate in mechanical characterisation, troubleshooting, and performance evaluations.
• Assist with verification testing and documentation of test methods and results.
• Support root-cause investigations and implementation of mechanical design improvements.
• Support risk management activities and implementation of design mitigations.
• Participate in design reviews and collaborate with Systems, Electrical, Software, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory teams.
• Learn and apply medical device design controls, engineering standards, and product development processes.

Education & Experience:

• Hons Bachelor Degree (Level 8) in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Product Design Engineering, or a related discipline is essential.
• Graduated within the past two years or currently in the final year of university.
• Relevant work experience or completion of a co-op program, ideally exposure to 3D CAD modelling and engineering drawings during co-op/internship.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals, including mechanics, materials, manufacturing processes, and engineering design.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Interest in practical, hands-on engineering and product development.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Desire to learn within a regulated engineering environment.

What we can offer you

Competitive Benefits – we offer market leading benefits including performance-related bonus, pension contribution, onsite gym, onsite parking, subsidised canteen, organised social groups and healthcare.

A Career with Meaningful Purpose – opportunity to transform the lives of patients worldwide.

Our Culture \- our work is guided by core values that define our culture and empower our employees.

Career Development – our highly engaged leaders will empower you to grow and will invest in your potential. You can also broaden your skills through personal development courses.

Opportunity to Innovate – we encourage you to fulfil your true creative potential by speaking up with your ideas and solutions to problems that matter.

Work-Life Balance – we have created a culture that acknowledges, respects and supports your life and work choices.

Corporate Social Responsibility – we are dedicated to progressing business practices in areas important to our communities. Our onsite charity events have raised over €1.5 million for worthy causes in the past ten years.

Boston Scientific Ireland Graduate Programme cosing date is 22nd November 2026.

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 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!

To search and apply for open positions, visit: https://bostonscientific.eightfold.ai/careers

At Boston Scientific, we recognise that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative. It is essential in advancing science for life and improving patient health. 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 is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Boston Scientific is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with a disability. Should you require a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [email protected]