Senior Equipment Engineer

Overview

Boston Scientific is seeking a highly motivated Senior Equipment Engineer on a permanent basis to join our team.

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

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

Job Purpose

You will provide support for both new and current manufacturing equipment in regard to design, installation, troubleshooting, performance and validation activities.

Key Responsibilities

- Generate documentation for the detailed specification, design, development and testing of new equipment & automated systems
- Develop detailed knowledge & understanding in all aspects of automation systems including PLC, HMI, vision, robotics, PC software and databases.
- Develop a detailed understanding of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and use of same to drive optimum equipment utilisation/operation.
- Identify equipment & automated system upgrades as part of continuous improvement programs, improving equipment/systems in terms of performance, qualify & availability.
- Provide technical support and make informed decisions on hardware and architecture selection
- Analyse, understand & fault-find as necessary on complex automation equipment
- Develop, test and install code changes to existing equipment under change control
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of code to medical device standards
- Actively participate among cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and to required quality standards.

Education & Experience

- Degree in Automation/Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics/Software or related Engineering discipline with at least 5 years relevant experience
- Experience working with automation systems & automated production equipment essential
- Experience of HMI or SCADA programming and configuration
- Hands-on working experience with Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC’s a distinct advantage.
- Hands-on working experience with Robotics & Vision system applications is an advantage
- Excellent analytical and Technical problem-solving skills essential
- Strong organisational skills
- Strong Leadership & Influencing skills
- Works well within a team environment and on own initiative
- Ability to document own work clearly and precisely

About Equality and Inclusion

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. We stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. 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 TalentAcquisitionIre@bsci.com

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