Senior Supplier Engineer - PCBA

Boston Scientific•Arden Hills, MN

5d•$85,000 - $161,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Boston Scientific was recognized as a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2026, ranking No. 15 on the Top 100 list, reflecting the culture our employees experience every day, and recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Workplaces for Engineers in 2026, reflecting a culture where engineers do meaningful work. As part of the Global Sourcing organization, the Sr. Supplier Engineer provides technical leadership for the development, commercialization, and ongoing support of procured printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs). The role partners with R&D and cross-functional teams on sustaining engineering and new product development to resolve supplier issues, qualify and troubleshoot products and processes, and drive continuous improvement throughout the product lifecycle. It also helps shape sourcing and supplier-management strategies that reduce costs, improve operations, and optimize supplier selection for existing and new product lines. At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our local office at least three days per week. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a STEM-related discipline with at least 5yrs of engineering experience
Working knowledge of root cause investigation methodologies used to identify and resolve quality or yield related issues.
Ability to travel up to 15% globally

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with 6yrs experience with PCB/PCBA manufacturing
Experience with electronics manufacturing including knowledge of SMT, PCB fabrication, passive and active electronic component technologies
Working knowledge of statistical methodologies
Experience working in medical device or similar GMP environment
Strong interpersonal skills with experience leading cross-functional project teams
Ability to develop internal and external relationships and influence stakeholders to achieve results
Organized and detail-oriented with ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects effectively
Strong technical writing and reporting skills; ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels

Responsibilities

Collaborating with R&D on design requirements for new product development; support the development phase, qualification and production release activities
Planning and managing all project phases and activities; lead engineers and cross-functional teams in qualifying and optimizing PCBA designs, component selection, and supplier processes
Performing technical tasks such as executing engineering change requests and supplier change impact assessments to ensure quality and material regulation compliance; complete component qualification reports
Partnering with the category team to review and sustain approved suppliers, identify new suppliers when necessary, and analyze market trends to enhance the category strategy and drive continuous improvement
Communicating effectively with senior leadership, cross-functional stakeholders, and customer plant leaders to secure support and resources as needed
Managing ambiguous situations with sensitivity and awareness; applying a solution-oriented approach to resolve issues