MN Operations Industrial Engineer Intern 2026

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Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.           

 

Title: Industrial Engineer Intern

Department: Operations

Location: Arden Hills, MN

Work Mode: Onsite

 

We will consider qualified applicants of all ages who are starting (or restarting) their careers

 

About the role:

Industrial Engineers are integral to Boston Scientific’s continuous improvement strategy. The Industrial Engineering department works cross-functionally across the Arden Hills site to focus on value-add activities by eliminating waste and improving the flow of product, material and information during production processes, new product development phases and business processes. In this role, you would support the advancement of Lean by implementing innovative and sustainable solutions that eliminate waste and optimize value for our customers.

 

Hear from Bella about her intern experience

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows an onsite work model, requiring employees to be in our local office at least four days per week.

 

Corporate housing and relocation are available for those who are eligible.

 

Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA for this position at this time

 

 

Your responsibilities will include: 

• 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

 

Required Qualifications: 

• Current rising junior or rising senior (grad dates between Dec 2026 - May 2028), graduating senior (May 2027 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

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working across teams and with people from various backgrounds
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills