at Medtronic
Location
Tempe, Arizona, United States of America
Compensation
$106k–$160k USD
Type
full time
Posted
Today
Market range · function + seniority
p25 · target · p75 · n=800
Posted $160k · well below market
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At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
Research, plan, design, verify, validate and develop mechanical and/or electromechanical devices and systems to support new technology and business development. This may include instruments, controls, robots, resonance systems, hydraulic systems, or heat transfer systems to support various manufacturing operations. This would be done while working with metals, plastics, and ceramics through various fabrication processes.
Recommend various technology options or approaches for systems, processes, facility, or program improvements in terms of safety, performance, efficiency, ergonomics, and/or cost.
Perform design, implementation (ordering, payments negotiations, and installations), and integration activities to support daily-use tooling (ex. shipping trays, device handling, and transfer tooling) in 24/7 manufacturing operations.
Design mechanical, electromechanical and mechatronic systems, subsystems, and tooling solutions to support complex medical device manufacturing operations. Preferred outcomes will be innovative, lean, and cost effective.
Responsibilities will include assessing component and assembly manufacturability needs, developing solutions, and ensuring successful integration into the manufacturing environment by participating in Design for Reliability and Manufacturability (“DRM”) and Six Sigma design processes.
Interact with, and direct, suppliers and vendors to manage results and outcomes through this extensible workforce/resource.
Perform risk / failure mode assessment, plan and conduct performance and safety testing and ensure mitigations are in place for designs.
Write engineering reports and create presentations of analytical and interpretive nature as required to document and communicate results. Institute design changes based on internal and/or external customer feedback.
Collaborate on the development of appropriate testing to verify the product meets internal and/or external customer requirements. Prepare documentation in accordance with relevant internal Standard Operating Procedures and Design Control.
May be responsible for the transfer from R&D to manufacturing.
Responsible for technical execution of experiments utilizing six sigma methodologies.
Lead, direct, and/or review the work of technical team to execute the technical plan.
Define QMS approach such as leveragability of designs/documentation.
Create and evaluate prototype concepts to generate model and lead down selection process for final concept and model approval.
Assess the performance of developed devices through execution of structured experimental plans to drive data-based decisions.
Define and develop tests and test methods to meet product requirements.
Partake in verification and validation of designs and processes.
Provide technical mentoring to less experienced engineers and technicians.
Develop strong partnerships and work effectively with cross-functional team members.
Perform job functions in accordance with applicable GMP and ISO standards.
Comply with applicable FDA and international regulatory laws and standards.
Designs, develops, analyzes, troubleshoots and provides technical skills during research and/or product development.
May be involved in product research and development and/or clinical trials.
Required Knowledge and Experience: Requires a Baccalaureate degree and minimum of 4 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience OR PhD with 0 years relevant experience.
Nice to Have:
GD&T certification
DRM or DFSS Green Belt or Black Belt certification
Experience in the medical industry, or experience in an FDA regulated industry
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.
U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship
At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
Join us in our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—where your unique background and perspective are valued.
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
Further details are available at the link below:
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans
We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.
It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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