R&D Fiber Optic Technician II

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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.

Provides technical support to R&D Engineers including process development activities, documentation efforts such as manufacturing process instructions and equipment forms, catheter assembly, prototyping, and testing as it relates to fiber optic processes. Assists engineers in new product development in all aspects of designs, manufacturability, and quality. Flexibility to adapt to sudden changes in different kinds of work schedules and tasks.

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows an onsite work model, requiring employees to be present in our Carlsbad, CA office, at least four to five days per week.

• Performs general catheter assembly using laboratory equipment, tools and microscopes.
• Perform process development activities supporting both current and new products. Processes include fiber optic cleaving, splicing, tapering, splitter and coupler assembly, ferrule / connector assembly, sensor assembly, and endface inspection / cleaning.
• Build prototype devices and test samples in accordance with engineering instructions, or drawings and specifications. Provides input to engineers as necessary.
• Participate in the design and development of new concepts.
• Assists with development of manufacturing processes and corresponding transfer to production.
• Supports Engineering with root cause analysis and discovering then implementing process improvements.
• Sets up and operates manufacturing and/or test equipment, and records data with limited supervision.
• Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data, such as laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes.
• Partners with engineering staff on project needs.
• Supports R&D in device testing to inform design and/or process updates.

• A minimum of high school or equivalent education.
• 6+ months’ experience in medical device industry.
• 2+ years’ experience in fiber optic assembly.
• Hands‑on experience in medical device manufacturing and production.
• Environment or prototyping experience.
• Working knowledge of catheters and microscopes in medical device laboratory.
• Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software.

• Ability to quickly interpret and comprehend engineering drawings and specifications.
• Use of measurement devices and required safety equipment when performing lab work.
• The candidate should have good organizational skills, personal skills, and a strong follow‑through “can do” attitude.
• Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Must also verbally communicate work to engineers and other staff in a clearly understood, organized and logical manner.
• Familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and laboratory practices.

Requisition

Minimum Salary: $48464

Maximum Salary: $82368

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…