Manufacturing Engineer II - Connectors at Medtronic in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota

Job Description:

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 25 Mar 2025

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
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 25 March 2025.

In this exciting role as a Manufacturing Engineer II supporting Connectors Manufacturing, you will be responsible for supporting the production of high-quality components used in implantable medical devices. The Brooklyn Center facility is dedicated to the design, development, and production of components for various Medtronic businesses. In this position, you will gain experience with products across Medtronic's portfolio, fostering your professional development and growth. Reporting to the Connectors Engineering Manager, you will focus on enhancing manufacturing quality, reducing lead times, and lowering costs through active problem-solving, developing solutions, and implementing process changes in compliance with the quality system. At Medtronic, we seek inspiring and inclusive leaders who collaborate effectively, recognizing that diverse talents, skills, and perspectives contribute to superior outcomes. Please note that this role requires on-site work in the manufacturing area.

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

• Design manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, machining, and material handling.

• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance product quality, reduce cycle time, and improve manufacturing efficiency.

• Design the arrangement of machines within plant facilities to ensure the most efficient and productive layout.

• Provide hands-on support to production teams, ensuring equipment and processes operate efficiently.

• Lead troubleshooting efforts to resolve issues related to manufacturing operations, including molding and welding.

• Create and maintain accurate manufacturing documentation, such as work instructions, process flows, and validation protocols.

• Ensure all processes comply with internal quality standards and regulatory requirements.

• Conduct equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and process validation activities to ensure reliable and repeatable manufacturing processes.

• Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to eliminate waste, improve efficiency, and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.

• Work closely with operations, quality, design, and supply chain teams to address production issues and ensure products meet specifications.

• Train and mentor operators and technicians on new equipment, processes, and manufacturing best practices.

• Provide guidance to engineering regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.

• Ensure processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, OR an advanced degree with 0 years of experience

Nice to Have

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with operations and understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

• Knowledge of quality systems, including CAPA and root cause analysis.

Technical Skills and Competencies :

• Experience with molding and welding operations is a plus.

• Knowledge of manufacturing process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) and working in regulated environments (FDA, ISO).

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot manufacturing issues.

• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for documentation and cross-functional collaboration.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

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):$79,200.00 - $118,800.00

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.