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Boston Scientific · 3 months ago

MN Operations Industrial Engineer Intern 2026

Arden Hills, MN

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

Boston Scientific is a leader in medical science committed to solving significant health industry challenges. The Industrial Engineer Intern will support the continuous improvement strategy by implementing Lean principles, eliminating waste, and optimizing production processes.

Health CareMedicalMedical Device

No H1B

Responsibilities

Someone in this role will receive mentorship throughout project work to ensure consistent understanding and application of Lean on our manufacturing lines, in business processes, and in the product development cycle

Supports the development and implementation of projects intended to help us achieve our year-over-year metric improvements in the following categories: Safety, Ergonomics, Labor Efficiency, WIP, Cycle Time, and Floor Space

Will come to understand, leverage and sustain improvement of the following Lean principles, tools and systems; Work Content Graph (line balancing), Standard Work, Standard WIP, Visual Staffing Plan, Variation Tracking, Equipment Capacity, 5S, 8 Wastes, Continuous Improvement System and Kaizen

Responsible for collecting and analyzing data to help guide decision-making

Responsible for identifying and capturing the value of projects in our Value Improvement Process (VIP)

Coaches others regarding concepts relevant to Industrial Engineering and Lean. Effectively facilitates Lean trainings

Assists Engineers with Project scoping & Feasibility studies as well as Continuous-Improvement cross-functional-projects to support Plant

Support the management of layouts. Incorporate ergonomic & safety guidelines. Align area layout plans to site space planning strategy

Builds relationships: Establishes and maintains strong relationships internally and externally. Earns the respect of others through effective interpersonal skills, integrity, compassion, and authenticity

Innovations: Leverages knowledge and best practices, fresh perspectives, and breakthrough ideas to advance area and site metrics

Qualification

Industrial EngineeringLean methodologiesData analysisMicrosoft ExcelCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsFacilitation skills

Required

Current rising junior or rising senior (grad dates between Dec 2026 - May 2028), graduating senior (May 2026 grad) continuing on to grad school, or current grad student. Must have at least one semester of school left post-internship to qualify

Pursuing a degree in Industrial or Industrial & Systems Engineering

Must be able to start internship on May 18th or 26th, 2026 and work for 12 weeks

Must have reliable transportation to/from work

Experience facilitating projects, workshops, or leading efforts in work or extracurricular activities

Knowledgeable in Kaizan methodologies