Medtronic
Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Electropolish - Plymouth, MN
Medtronic, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 5 Jan 2026
A Day in the Life As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Medtronic, you will play a critical role in supporting and improving manufacturing operations for implantable medical devices. You will partner with cross‑functional teams to develop, optimize, and sustain manufacturing processes, ensuring product quality, operational efficiency, and compliance with regulatory standards. You’ll have the opportunity to drive process improvements, lead validation activities, and contribute to the development of innovative medical technologies that change lives around the world.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to identify process improvement opportunities.
Support electropolishing and chemical etching manufacturing processes and equipment for implantable medical devices.
Maintain buffering processes and promote chemical safety awareness.
Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for medical devices, from benchtop to production scale.
Create test plans and reports to demonstrate the technical rationale for associated decisions.
Execute validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) to implement new fixtures and equipment on new and existing production lines.
Challenge specifications and parameters for existing products and production lines.
Manage project timelines and scope, communicating changes and challenges to key stakeholders.
Flow requirements from top‑level design down to manufacturing process specifications.
Inspect performance of machinery, equipment, and tools to verify their efficiency, and investigate and initiate corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure product quality.
Apply appropriate technical skills and tools, such as DOE, hypothesis testing, capability studies, Gemba walks, and lean manufacturing tools to perform in‑depth analysis, determine root cause, and identify corrective actions.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
OR a Master’s degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience.
OR a PhD with 0 years relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong grasp of chemical and electro‑processing principles relevant to electropolishing and chemical etching.
Proficient in laboratory techniques (FTIR, specific gravity, pH measurement, etc.) and data analysis for process monitoring and improvement.
Advanced knowledge of medical device cleaning standards, including ISO 13485 and GMP requirements.
Experience optimizing electropolishing process parameters and troubleshooting surface finish issues.
Skilled in process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) and equipment/fixture design for chemical finishing.
Familiarity with chemical safety protocols and buffering processes.
Proficient in surface characterization (profilometry, microscopy) and statistical analysis (DOE, capability studies).
Effective technical documentation and cross‑functional communication.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process improvement tools.
Proficient with data analysis software (Excel, Minitab, etc.).
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.
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): $100,000.00 - $150,000.00. 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.
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.
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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A Day in the Life As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Medtronic, you will play a critical role in supporting and improving manufacturing operations for implantable medical devices. You will partner with cross‑functional teams to develop, optimize, and sustain manufacturing processes, ensuring product quality, operational efficiency, and compliance with regulatory standards. You’ll have the opportunity to drive process improvements, lead validation activities, and contribute to the development of innovative medical technologies that change lives around the world.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to identify process improvement opportunities.
Support electropolishing and chemical etching manufacturing processes and equipment for implantable medical devices.
Maintain buffering processes and promote chemical safety awareness.
Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for medical devices, from benchtop to production scale.
Create test plans and reports to demonstrate the technical rationale for associated decisions.
Execute validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) to implement new fixtures and equipment on new and existing production lines.
Challenge specifications and parameters for existing products and production lines.
Manage project timelines and scope, communicating changes and challenges to key stakeholders.
Flow requirements from top‑level design down to manufacturing process specifications.
Inspect performance of machinery, equipment, and tools to verify their efficiency, and investigate and initiate corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure product quality.
Apply appropriate technical skills and tools, such as DOE, hypothesis testing, capability studies, Gemba walks, and lean manufacturing tools to perform in‑depth analysis, determine root cause, and identify corrective actions.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
OR a Master’s degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience.
OR a PhD with 0 years relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong grasp of chemical and electro‑processing principles relevant to electropolishing and chemical etching.
Proficient in laboratory techniques (FTIR, specific gravity, pH measurement, etc.) and data analysis for process monitoring and improvement.
Advanced knowledge of medical device cleaning standards, including ISO 13485 and GMP requirements.
Experience optimizing electropolishing process parameters and troubleshooting surface finish issues.
Skilled in process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) and equipment/fixture design for chemical finishing.
Familiarity with chemical safety protocols and buffering processes.
Proficient in surface characterization (profilometry, microscopy) and statistical analysis (DOE, capability studies).
Effective technical documentation and cross‑functional communication.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process improvement tools.
Proficient with data analysis software (Excel, Minitab, etc.).
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.
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): $100,000.00 - $150,000.00. 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.
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.
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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