Equipment Engineering Mechanical Engineer Intern 2026

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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.

Job Title: Mechanical Engineering Intern

Department: Equipment Engineering Group (EEG)

Location: Maple Grove, MN

Work Mode: Onsite

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

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:

We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Mechanical Engineering student to join our Equipment Engineering Group as a Mechanical Engineering Intern. In this role, you will collaborate closely with experienced Mechanical Engineers and Designers to develop innovative solutions to complex manufacturing challenges. Your work will directly support the design, prototyping, and optimization of custom equipment used in the production of life-changing medical devices.

This internship offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment where you'll gain exposure to real-world engineering problems, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and deepen your understanding of manufacturing processes across both automated and manual assembly lines. You'll have the opportunity to apply your mechanical aptitude, CAD skills, and problem-solving mindset to projects that enhance production efficiency, reliability, and scalability, ultimately helping deliver high-quality therapies to patients around the world.

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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 fourdays 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:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and develop innovative mechanical solutions to manufacturing challenges

• Design, prototype, and test mechanical assemblies that meet customer specifications and support production needs
• Assist in diagnosing and resolving equipment issues on the production floor, applying mechanical insight and troubleshooting skills
• Create robust mechanical systems with long-term reliability, maintainability, and scalability in mind
• Use 3D CAD tools to model, iterate, and document mechanical designs for manufacturing equipment and tooling
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing equipment performance, safety, and usability
• Gain hands-on exposure to the full spectrum of medical device manufacturing processes, from manual assembly to high-volume automation
• Apply mechanical aptitude to build, repair, and maintain custom equipment and systems used in production environments
• Contribute to a collaborative, fast-paced engineering culture focused on innovation, quality, and patient impact

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 Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Biomedical, Electrical, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, or Robotics.
• Must be able to start internship on May 18thor 26th,2026 and work for 12 weeks
• Must have reliable transportation to/from work.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, or Inventor) for mechanical design and documentation
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and enthusiasm for building, repairing, or maintaining mechanical systems
• Hands-on experience with prototyping, testing, or troubleshooting mechanical assemblies in academic or personal projects

Preferred Qualifications:

• Medical Device industry experience
• Exposure to continuous improvement principles or lean manufacturing concepts is a plus
• Effective communication skills for documenting designs and sharing technical insights with team members
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional engineering environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, self-starter mindset

Requisition ID:613676

Minimum Salary: $42120

Maximum Salary: $71552

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.

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