Fall 2027

Boston Scientific•Maple Grove, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Packaging Engineering Co-Op, your role is to aid in the development and implementation of packaging / labeling products, materials and solutions for Boston Scientific (BSC) medical devices. Packaging is essential for maintaining the integrity and safety of BSC medical devices from production to end-use, impacting the lives of millions of people globally. Under the direct supervision / guidance of BSC Packaging Engineers, you will compile, analyze and report on operational, test, and research data to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified products, processes, or materials for packaging and labeling. Help develop medical device packaging testing in conjunction with ASTM standards, develop / execute test method verification and validation activities, and document procedures for performing the testing, ensuring packaging systems meet industry and regulatory standards.

Requirements

Current student working towards a Bachelors of Science in Packaging
Required graduation dates for a winter/spring 2027 Co-op are between August 2027 to December 2029 and required graduation dates for a summer/fall 2027 Co-op are between December 2027 to August 2030
Must be able to commit to a full 8-month co-op assignment during one of the following timeframes: January 11th, 2027 - August67th, 2027, OR May 17th or May 25th, 2027 - December 17th, 2027
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization
Must have reliable daily transportation to and from the Arden Hills, MN and Maple Grove, MN Boston Scientific Corporate location

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Completion of Distribution Dynamics and/or Medical Device Packaging class
Intermediate knowledge related to paperboard, corrugated, flexible packaging films, Tyvek, thermoformed trays, and packaging equipment
Strong interpersonal skills: ability to build relationships and collaborate with internal and external teams
Organized and results-oriented; ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize competing tasks
Ability to communicate with individuals on all levels
Ability to work independently to plan, schedule, and execute activities necessary to meet project timelines
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills are essential

Responsibilities

This position will aid Package Engineers in completing project deliverable such as test protocols and reports, rationales, testing, inspection, and change control activities.
Training will be assigned to the Co-op through the BSC training management system and include required training for the tasks that the Co-op will be expected to complete.
A formal training plan will be reviewed and assigned by the Packaging Engineering Supervisor upon the start of employment and amended as needed.
In addition, the Co-op will receive hands-on training from their Supervisor and other Packaging Engineers throughout the employment to build understanding of the processes and procedures being followed.
On-site Packaging Lab testing (visuals and performance testing)
Vendor and customer visits
Voice of Customer or Usability testing
Design and prototyping activities
Protocol and report overviews
Good Documentation Practices in a Regulated Industry
Optional professional skills development training courses