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Careers that Change Lives - onsite 5 days/week at our Mounds View, MN location

A career at Medtronic is like no other. We’re purposeful. We’re committed. And we’re driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life for millions of people worldwide. We value what makes you unique. Be a part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations.

This role in the Operations Innovation - Manufacturing Technology group researches and develops new manufacturing technologies to be utilized across Medtronic. The technologies developed will enable the launch of new medical devices in addition to delivering operational goals on existing products through strong partnerships with our R&D and device facilities.

In this role, you will analyze existing medical device processes/products for improvement opportunities, conduct research on novel and traditional manufacturing solutions, perform experimentation to evaluate feasibility of available options, document findings, and transfer this information to relevant areas of Medtronic.

Primary responsibilities for this technically curious role include serving as technical lead on manufacturing technology feasibility projects and conducting research on technology and process trends to identify relevant technologies to be utilized in Medtronic’s manufacturing environments. This position requires collaboration across Manufacturing, Quality, Research and Development, Regulatory Affairs, external technology partners, and other key functions to achieve business deliverables.

Join a diverse team of innovators who bring their worldview, their unique backgrounds, and their individual life experiences to work every day. It’s no accident — we work hard to cultivate a workforce that reflects our patients and partners. We believe it’s the only way to drive healthcare forward and remain a global leader in medical technology and solutions.

A Day in the Life

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

Design manufacturing feasibility studies, execute required experimentation, analyze the data, and transfer to prospective internal customers for implementation

Manage project schedules, budgets, and communicate project status to stakeholders

Conduct technology scouting research to evaluate future project opportunities

Support device prototype lab in R&D activities

Support Capital Equipment purchasing, installation, and qualification activities for the device prototype laboratory

Design, develop, analyze, troubleshoot and provide technical skills during research and/or product development.

Design studies to investigate specific life science questions within field of expertise

May be involved in product research and development and/or clinical trials

Translate research discoveries into usable and marketable products

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree required

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience

Nice to Have

· Degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or related technical field

· Strong engineering technical background: ability to effectively interact with cross-functional technical disciplines, solve challenging electrical/mechanical problems, and conduct industrial research

· Manufacturing Engineering experience

· Design/R&D Engineering experience

· Project Management experience

· Six Sigma or equivalent exposure and experience with six-sigma techniques

· Hands-on experience working with industrial equipment

· Experience with performing market research, competitive benchmarking, and technology scouting

· Experience with implantable device technology products and their respective processing and associated technologies

· Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects in an ambiguous environment

· Experience with failure analysis, process improvements, and change management

· Excellent oral and written communication skills

· Strong problem-solving capabilities

· Ability to travel occasionally domestically and internationally

About Medtronic

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.

Physical Job Requirements

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, recruiter or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)

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. Learn more about our benefits here (https://www3.benefitsolver.com/benefits/BenefitSolverView?page_name=signon&co_num=30601&co_affid=medtronic) .

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) on page 6 here .

The provided base salary range is used nationally (except in certain CA locations). The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc.

Min Salary

94800

Max Salary

142200

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.