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Capital Equipment Technician I - 2nd shift Defined Term

Boston Scientific · Arden Hills, MN

Level
Technician
Team
Manufacturing
Degree
Required
Experience asked
1+ years
Industry
Medical devices
Posted
7 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level manufacturing role at Boston Scientific (medical devices) in Arden Hills, MN.

They ask for
1+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Root cause, Assembly lines, Tooling
Day to day
relocation help

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

Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$95k.

Median of the low and high ends of 80 live postings that list pay, out of 1162 manufacturing 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 25 other live manufacturing postings in Minnesota.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $75k–$107k, from 5 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (1+ vs 3+)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 58%
  • ✓ Tooling 54%
  • Value stream mapping 23%
  • Lean 23%

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It asks for 1+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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About the role

The Capital Equipment Mfg Technician I will perform a variety of moderately complex tasks to ensure production quality standards are met. Under limited supervision, performs the setup of equipment, fixtures, components, cables, etc. for product testing. Performs some mechanical assembly. Performs hand setups for AC and digital tests, recognizes failures and setup problems, and determines need for appropriate verification, including correction of failure. Operates test equipment including AC auto-tests, samplers, real-time oscilloscopes, pulse generators, meters, power supplies and specialized test fixtures. Detailed instructions are given for routine work, work performance is constantly checked, and general instructions are given for new lines of work or special assignments.

requirements

(including but not limited to being current on all training

requirements

for the incumbent's position and documenting that training).

  • ✓Performs final assembly and tests on all products.
  • ✓Independently operates and tests both computer-controlled and non-computer-controlled devices.
  • ✓Supports Manufacturing Engineering and R&D with the testing of new products as required.
  • ✓Learn to troubleshoot electromechanical devices that exhibit problems per test specifications. Performs detailed problem solving to troubleshoot all system assembly levels, diagnose the root cause of the issue, and provide feedback to engineering.
  • ✓Train Product Builders, other Technicians, and other internal and external customers as required.
  • ✓Follows procedures from work instructions and has detailed knowledge of how instructions and drawings are used.
  • ✓Improves product reliability by working with Manufacturing Engineering and attending meetings as required. Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering personnel to review process instructions and procedures to improve the process.
  • ✓Provides support for Capital Equipment Manufacturing, Repair Operations, Manufacturing Engineering and any other internal customer as required.
  • ✓Performs and explains the testing of products during a tour, inspection or audit.
  • ✓Exhibits basic understanding of TPIs and product functionality.
  • ✓Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • ✓1 year of experience with a high school diploma/degree/equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education/work experience

Minimum Salary: $ 35984

Maximum Salary: $ 61152

For MA positions : It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test

requirements

for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement. The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.

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Hiring Manager: [[hiringManagerName]]

Recruiter: Namrata Jayaswal

This is a defined term position for 6 months.

Shift time: Monday through Friday 2:00pm – 10:00pm

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 at 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.

Your

will include

  • •Fully support the Quality Policy by building quality into all aspects of the incumbent's work and by maintaining compliance to all quality

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