Graduate Testimonials
As an employer we know that to get the best, we have to give the best. That is why our Graduate Programme is committed to giving each graduate a variety of experience within our organisation and structured on the job training. Boston Scientific’s Graduate Programme 2022 is the perfect opportunity for an ambitious person to gain exceptional experience in a large manufacturing multinational that will highly benefit their future career and complement his/her studies.
During the Programme, graduates will have the opportunity to work on cutting edge technology in a state of the art facility with the most up to date equipment and technology. At Boston Scientific , we can offer graduates positions which provides exposure in a variety of functions.
At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. Boston Scientific is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. Boston Scientific is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Want to find out more about the program? Please read what our current rotational graduates have to say about Boston Scientific Cork!
Nora O’Gorman (Business Excellence Graduate)
‘Coming from a science degree into an engineering role I was nervous that it would be difficult to adjust. However, the colleagues I work with always take the time to teach me all I need to know. There’s a real culture here of learning and developing, everyone encourages everyone and already I’ve had the opportunity to complete many internal training courses. Additionally, I have been able to get involved in the Young Professionals Network resource group which is a great way to get involved with all of the other graduates and spend time with them outside of work.
It's fantastic to be able to say projects I work on have an impact for the better on patients' lives. And the skills I’ve developed have allowed me to do just that. It’s something I’m very proud of.’
Jenny Laffan (Rotational Graduate)
In June 2019, I joined the Materials Department in Boston Scientific on a 6-month co-op placement as part of my Masters in Managerial Information and Managerial Accounting Systems.
While I was on placement, I was informed that there was a new 23-month graduate role in development in BSC Cork with the graduate gaining experience in the Materials, Finance and Global Sourcing Departments. I applied for this role and in January 2020 I started this graduate program. I began in the Materials Department and I was responsible for running reports such as the Expiry, IQC, WIP, Backorder etc. I also took over a new purchasing portfolio.
I have recently rotated into the Finance Department and I am finding it extremely interesting. It has given me a thorough understanding of how accountants operate within a manufacturing environment. Since rotating over to Finance I have discovered just how interlinked the Materials and Finance Departments are.
The experience I have gained and knowledge I have learned thus far has been unbelievable. This Graduate Role is so unique and the experience I have gained and will gain is next to none. It is such a rare opportunity to gain experience in all three of these departments. What’s more is that these departments are so interlinked that when you rotate over you discover that you know a lot more than you realise.
Melvin Sunny – Graduate Manufacturing Engineer
I started off my Boston Scientific journey as a GROW student working on the production line, from there progressing onto completing my course placement as a Process Technician and finally securing a functional graduate role within the manufacturing engineering department.
Looking back, I can clearly see how each part of my journey with Boston Scientific added value in shaping me into the individual I am today, it helped me to realise the importance and the positive impact my work has every day. One year into the graduate program, I am amazed by how much I have learned and achieved both personally and in my career. For me the best part of working in Boston Scientific is the people! I received continuous training and support as I levelled up in my responsibilities, and this really does make a difference when you are new to working world
Aoife Dineen’ Graduate Quality Engineer
The Boston Scientific graduate program has allowed me to develop my technical, problem solving, and communication skills in a fast paced environment.
As a graduate I was encouraged to take on responsibility for my area from the very beginning of the program, but also received constant support from team members.
The emphasis on quality of patient care in Boston Scientific serves as a constant reminder that we are making a positive impact on people’s lives every day.
Meet Fiona Baxter, a Graduate Process Development Engineer in Clonmel, who gained a B.Eng. in Mechanical and Medical Engineering (with Honours) at the University of Hull, UK.
Boston Scientific’s graduate programme has provided me with a wealth of opportunities to develop my engineering skills within a diverse, practical, and fast paced environment.
A large portion of my role involves hands-on interactions with advanced state of the art production and testing equipment. Contributing to the development of next generation life saving and therapeutic devices, helping improve the lives of people across the world. Working on a variety of products, provides ample circumstances to collaborate with other teams both across the Clonmel site and global Boston Scientific sites.
This programme provides excellent opportunities for personal development and continuous learning. From the beginning of the programme graduates are afforded real responsibility and their opinions valued. With colleagues across the site, ranging from operators to managers, always happy to provide support and guidance.
Meet Rebecca Lowney, a Graduate Quality Engineer in Galway who has studied B.Eng. Biomedical Engineering in the University of Limerick
The Boston Scientific Graduate Programme has given me the opportunity to gain knowledge in key aspects of medical device design and manufacture. Working in a fast passed and collaborative environment has allowed me to gain valuable engineering skills and support my personal and professional development.
Meet Sean Beechinor, a Graduate Manufacturing Engineer in Clonmel who studied B,.Eng Mechanical Engineering in Cork Institute of Technology
Working as a Graduate Manufacturing Engineer in Boston Scientific in the Cardiac Rhythm Management department has given me a huge opportunity to explore the workings of the devices along with the physical processes used to manufacture the device.
Obtaining the role of a process owner has given me huge exposure to display my capability as an Engineer while learning extremely valuable skills from my much-valued peers.
This graduate programme has given a me a great experience working on high priority projects involving global collaboration .
Meet Lauren Murphy, Supplier Quality Engineer I in Clonmel who studied BSc in Biomedical Science at the National University of Ireland Galway.
Lauren came through our 2020 Graduate Programme and successfully converted in to an Engineer I role.
Working as a Supplier Quality Engineer in Boston Scientific has allowed me the opportunity to engage with many other functional groups and teams, not only in Clonmel but across other BSC sites, as well as enabling me to get involved in many projects and incoming quality issues from the very beginning. Every day our work is contributing to life saving and therapeutic devices that are making a difference to people’s lives all around the world.
Meet David Mcnamara, a Graduate Electronic Engineer (R&D) in Clonmel, who studied B.Eng in Electronic Engineering in Limerick Institute of Technology.
Working at Boston Scientific has given me the opportunity to advance my career in electronic engineering. I have worked on creating and improving electronic hardware designs for new medical devices. Every day I am surrounded by engineers with different backgrounds in electronics, software and mechanical engineering, this creates a great learning environment to be a part of.
