Electrical Tech II - 2nd shift
Boston Scientific · Arden Hills, MN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 1+ years
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Posted
- 24 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Boston Scientific (medical devices) in Arden Hills, MN. Robotics/Automation equipment support experience.
- They ask for
- 1+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- PLC, Robotics, Automation, Tooling, EHS / safety
- Day to day
- relocation help
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $62k–$88k.
Median of the low and high ends of 74 live postings that list pay, out of 2669 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Minnesota plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 76 other live reliability postings in Minnesota.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (1+ vs 3+)
Typical $72k–$103k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 44%
- ✓ PLC 32%
- Welding 29%
- ✓ Automation 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Tooling, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Boston Scientific in Arden Hills
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Full description from Boston ScientificAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Troubleshoots, diagnoses, tests, repairs, and maintains electrical and electronic systems, circuits, components, and equipment used in manufacturing operations.
- ◆Provides hands-on technical support for manufacturing equipment, automated systems, and production processes to identify and resolve electrical issues and minimize equipment downtime.
- ◆Reads and interprets electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical drawings, and equipment documentation to support troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance activities.
- ◆Uses electrical diagnostic tools and test equipment, including Digital Multimeters (DMMs), to evaluate electrical circuits, verify equipment functionality, and identify equipment failures.
- ◆Troubleshoots, repairs, and replaces electrical and electronic components, including printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), wiring, sensors, power supplies, and other equipment-related components.
- ◆Supports equipment setup, installation, testing, calibration, and verification activities to ensure manufacturing equipment operates according to established requirements.
- ◆Performs routine preventive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment, including identifying potential equipment failures and recommending improvements to equipment reliability.
- ◆Documents equipment troubleshooting activities, repairs, test results, maintenance records, and corrective actions in accordance with established procedures and documentation requirements.
- ◆Collaborates with Manufacturing Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Maintenance, and Production teams to investigate recurring equipment issues, implement corrective actions, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- ◆Assists with evaluating, selecting, and ordering replacement electrical components, equipment, tools, and fixtures needed to support manufacturing operations.
- ◆Participates in Material Review Board (MRB) activities, as applicable, and complies with all Boston Scientific quality
requirements
and procedures.
- ✓Follows all applicable safety procedures and regulations, including QSE and ISO standards, electrical safety practices, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements.
Required qualifications
- ✓1 year of experience with AA degree or an equivalent combination of education/work experience
Preferred qualifications
- ✓1-3 years of electrical experience evaluating, testing, building, troubleshooting, and repairing PCBA boards
- ✓Ability to read and interpret electrical and electronic schematics
- ✓Experience using a Digital Multimeter (DMM) to troubleshoot PCBA circuits and diagnose electrical issues.
- ✓Ability to hand solder and de-solder electronic components on PCBAs while maintaining quality and workmanship standards.
- ✓Robotics/Automation equipment support experience.
- ✓Allen Bradley PLC Training or OSHA 30 completion
Minimum Salary: $ 43368
Maximum Salary: $ 73736
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About this role
The Manufacturing Electrical Technician provides hands-on electrical and electronic technical support for manufacturing equipment, automated systems, and production operations. This role is responsible for performing technical activities associated with manufacturing operations, including troubleshooting, testing, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems and equipment to support safe, reliable, and efficient production processes.
Works closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Maintenance, and Production teams to support equipment setup, calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities, as well as performing rework, testing, and verification of electrical components, subassemblies, and manufacturing equipment. Assists engineers in evaluating and implementing methods and procedures to improve manufacturing processes, equipment performance, and production reliability. Supports engineering-led testing, equipment evaluations, and process improvement initiatives to identify and resolve manufacturing-related issues.
This is a hands-on, manufacturing-focused role requiring strong electrical troubleshooting skills, technical problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work directly with production equipment in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Work Mode
At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows an onsite work model, requiring employees to be in our local office five days per week.
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.
VISA
Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA for this position at this time.