Process Technician I

Boston Scientific · Carlsbad, CA

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Level: Technician
Team: Process
Experience asked: 3+ years
Industry: Medical devices
Posted: 30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level process role at Boston Scientific (medical devices) in Carlsbad, CA.

They ask for: 3+ years
Tools it names: Root cause, Tooling

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Manufacturing Technician roles in California: typical posted base $59k–$78k.

Median of the low and high ends of 10 live postings that list pay, out of 139 manufacturing technician openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 17 other live process postings in California.

Experience asked: More than usual (3+ vs 2+)

Skills these teams ask for most

Team leadership 56%
5S 39%
✓ Tooling 39%
TPM 22%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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This plant: Boston Scientific in Carlsbad

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qualifications

for new and existing equipment.

✓Perform routine preventative maintenance on manufacturing equipment to minimize downtime.
✓Contribute to process improvement projects aimed at enhancing product quality, reducing scrap and rework, lowering costs, and boosting performance.
✓Identify and troubleshoot process related issues, implementing corrective actions to maintain production standards.
✓Analyze scrap data to determine root causes and drive improvements through operator training and process control enhancements.
✓Demonstrate deep process knowledge and provide hands-on guidance and training to production operators.
✓Support daily production activities to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products.
✓Assist in scaling equipment and processes from prototype development through pilot runs to full-scale manufacturing.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Experience

✓Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in low or high volume production environments.
✓Proven ability to troubleshoot and maintain manufacturing equipment to ensure optimal performance.
✓Demonstrated commitment to safety protocols, including proper use of lab safety equipment.
✓The candidate should have good organizational skills, personal skills, and a strong follow-through “can do” attitude.
✓Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
✓Ability to physically handle small, delicate parts.
✓Ability to read and understand work instructions, process guidelines, visual workmanship standards, and technical drawings.

Preferred Qualifications

✓Experience in manufacturing catheter or fiberoptic products is highly desirable.
✓Prior experience with microscope-based inspection and medical device assembly.
✓Skilled in performing in-process inspections to ensure product quality and adherence to workmanship standards for medical devices.

Minimum Salary: $ 39416

Maximum Salary: $ 66976

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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 .

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A bout This Role

The Process Technician role will be responsible for Catheter production line support, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance activities, and fabrication of tooling. This role collaborates cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to support continuous improvement and compliance with regulatory standards. Troubleshoots mechanical, electrical, and process issues in real-time to minimize downtime and maintain production flow.

Your

will Include

•Apply critical thinking to solve complex problems and ask insightful questions, even without being a subject matter expert.
•Collaborate with Engineering to ensure manufacturing processes are optimized for scalability and efficiency.
•Manage and organize equipment and spare parts inventory to support uninterrupted production.
•Maintain accurate documentation for equipment, including manuals, service records, and change orders. Complete