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Medtronic Manufacturing Engineer II in North Haven, Connecticut

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

Act boldly. Compete to win. Move with speed and decisiveness. Foster belonging. Deliver results…the right way. That’s the Medtronic Mindset — our cultural norms. Our brand is rooted in action, not just words. The Medtronic Mindset defines the expectations of our culture. Every person here plays a role in bringing it to life. We recognize your extraordinary potential to ensure future generations live better, healthier lives.

The Manufacturing Engineer II will provide technical input on component selection, design, manufacturing and testing of electromechanical subassemblies in support of New Product Development (NPD) efforts for innovative surgical devices. As a key member of project Extended Teams, the Manufacturing Engineer will confer with R&D to specify subassembly design characteristics to optimize manufacturability, functionality, cost and quality.  They will also work directly with sourcing and suppliers in support of tooling and fixture design, manufacturing process and testing strategy, and the production part qualification process to meet or exceed project milestones and overall business Time to Market (TTM) requirements. 

The Manufacturing Engineer II will work under the direction of an Engineering Manager in a fast-paced collaborative environment supportive of program initiatives and compliant with company best practices.

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

  • Understanding of complex electrical and electromechanical systems, evaluates product designs and subassembly interactions and challenges and confirms design decisions to effectively balance functionality with manufacturability and cost.

  • Troubleshoot, conduct failure and root cause analyses, and determine and execute resolution plans as related to functionality of electromechanical systems.

  • Employ experience with prototyping tools, materials and technologies to test and debug prototype electromechanical based systems.

  • Provide guidance to AME team during all builds (Engineering, Trial Assembly, Design V&V, and Pilot Production) to address all technical concerns related to assembly and electromechanical system integrity.

  • Participate in R&D Engineering meetings and Quality Design FMEA meetings.

  • Contribute to the creation of Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design for Testability (DFT) analyses and drives effective resolutions with R&D pertaining to any identified risks.

  • Supportteam members in the supplier selection process, including the definition of tooling, manufacturing processes and testing strategies.

  • Participate inEarly Supplier Involvement (ESI) technical meetings, effectively documents agreements and risks, and drives closure of open action items.

  • Support suppliers in the design, development, programming, and validation of functional test equipment for product acceptance. 

  • Assist project component team in the review, disposition, and approval of supplier PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) submissions.

  • Advise management of any unmitigated risks and/or developments that could affect TTM or standard cost.

  • Travel to supplier sites may be requiredless than25% of the time, possibly outside of US.

  • Continue to enhance engineering and leadership skills through additional training and education.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required

  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 0 years relevant experience

Nice to Have

  • BS or MS in Electrical Engineering

  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in electromechanical systems.

  • Demonstrated knowledge of DFMEA and PFMEA.

  • Demonstrated knowledge of GD&T.

  • Demonstrated knowledge of DFM, DFA and DFT principles.

  • Significant experience with electrical and electromechanical systems, PCB layout and fabrication and determination and execution of testing requirements.

  • Significant experience with projects that require the interface of mechanical, hardware and software components.

  • Significant experience with low to high volume component part and subassembly manufacturing best practices.

  • Ability to successfully manage external contract engineering services.

  • Strong familiarity with statistical analyses, including process capability, process control, Design of Experiments, etc.

  • Strong understanding of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) for component part qualification.

  • Exceptional Project Management and Team Leadership skills.

  • Strong communication and presentation skills.

  • Strong computer skills Knowledge / Experience with RoHS standard, including compliant materials and processes.

  • Ability to work across global business units.

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).

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans (https://www3.benefitsolver.com/benefits/BenefitSolverView?page_name=signon&co_num=30601&co_affid=medtronic)

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 90,000+ 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 (http://www.medtronic.com) .

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.

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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 90,000+ 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.

We change lives . Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That’s who we are. Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives.

We build extraordinary solutions as one team . With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough.

This life-changing career is yours to engineer . By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will…

  • Build a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world

  • Grow a career reflective of your passion and abilities

  • Connect to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life-long learning

These commitments set our team apart from the rest:

Experiences that put people first . Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career-building resources you need.

Life-transforming technologies . No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms.

Better outcomes for our world . Here, it’s about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls.

Insight-driven care . Fresh viewpoints. Cutting-edge AI, data, and automation. You're shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in care

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.

For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare setting is considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support.

This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here (https://www.e-verify.gov/employees) .

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