We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 1 May 2026

 

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.

A Day in the Life

         

         

As a Manufacturing Engineer II, you will play a key role in designing, optimizing, and advancing manufacturing processes with a strong emphasis on automation and continuous improvement. This position offers the opportunity to influence production efficiency, product quality, and innovation across operations.

At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges in a manufacturing environment are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 5 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.  ​​

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Design and develop manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, machining, and material handling
• Optimize facility layouts and equipment placement to improve efficiency, safety, and productivity
• Define sequences of operations and develop procedures for fabrication, tooling, and equipment use that impact product performance
• Adapt machine and equipment designs to align with real-world production and factory conditions
• Identify and execute automation opportunities from concept through implementation and production deployment
• Lead or support the transition of manual processes into automated systems to improve throughput and consistency
• Partner with cross-functional teams to build and maintain automation roadmaps aligned to value stream priorities
• Incorporate inspection and testing requirements into production plans to ensure product quality and compliance
• Evaluate equipment and process performance; troubleshoot issues and implement corrective actions to address inefficiencies or defects
• Develop and apply statistical process control (SPC) methods and continuous improvement techniques
• Provide technical guidance to product development and engineering teams to ensure designs are optimized for manufacturability
• Ensure all manufacturing processes and procedures comply with regulatory, safety, and quality standards

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors Degree with a minimum of 2 years related experience OR
• Advanced Degree with 0 years of related work experience

Nice to Have: Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing engineering within regulated industries (medical device, pharma, aerospace, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with automation, robotics, or process optimization
• Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC), Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma methodologies
• Experience transitioning manual processes to automated systems
• Ability to diagnose, repair, and optimize PLC-controlled systems to ensure reliable automation performance
• Experience with CAD software, SolidWorks preferred
• Knowledge of GMP, FDA, or ISO regulatory requirements
• Strong problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset
• Effective collaboration and communication skills across cross-functional teams

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.

Benefits & Compensation
 

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.
 

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$81,600.00 - $122,400.00

 

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

About Medtronic

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.