Careers that Change Lives

At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology can do to make tomorrow better than yesterday and that makes it an exciting and rewarding place to work. We value what makes you unique. Be a part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations. 

Medtronic’s Nathan Lane Operations has an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Leader, providing leadership to our Stent Fabrication team. In this role, you will lead a team of Engineers supporting our fabrication area which performs all post laser cutting processing for our nitinol stents. As a critical team member of 2 value streams for the PVH OU (Peripheral Vascular Health Operating Unit). You will focus on both short term and long-term strategies to meet the needs of our patients. This is an exciting time to join our team as we are making critical investments in Stent Fab production area.

We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result —and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Engineering professional. Are you ready to take the next step in your career and write a chapter in our story of innovation?

This position is at our Plymouth MN manufacturing site and requires on-site presence 5 days a week.

A Day in the Life

Responsibilities include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Provides leadership to a sustaining engineering team support our stent fabrication production area.

• Collaborates with Operations to define strategy for our fabrication area.

• Collaborates with our Equipment and Automation leadership to develop business cases for equipment and automation supporting the strategic direction.

• Partners with AME (Advanced Manufacturing Engineering) team defining new technologies, processes, and product opportunities/initiatives.

• Collaborates and networks with the other manufacturing sites within the manufacturing region and broader Medtronic.

• May develop, evaluate, implement, and maintain technical quality assurance and control systems or reliability systems and standards pertaining to materials, techniques, or company products.

• Oversees the investigation and evaluation of existing technologies, processes and equipment utilized in production.

• Guides the conceptualization of new methodologies, materials, machines, processes, or products.

• Directs the development of new concepts from initial design to implementation.

• Manages feasibility studies of the design to determine if capable of functioning as intended.

• Monitors documentation maintenance throughout all phases of sustaining engineering.

• Organizes the coordination of activities with outside suppliers and consultants to ensure timely delivery.

• Defines and drives standard work within functional area of responsibility.

• Experience leading, developing, and mentoring technical employees.

• Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree required

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience

Nice to Have

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering,science or a technical discipline required.

• Minimum of 3 years of technical experience in Engineering and or Science, or advanced degree with a minimum of 1-year technical experience in Engineering or Science

• Experience with automation and automated processes.

• Experience with leading teams through automated process development - process characterization, FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ and PQ phase gates.

• Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills with demonstratedstakeholder management.  

• Ability to work, influence and lead in a matrix environment.

• Demonstrated strong planning and organizational skills.

• Strong project management with demonstrated leadership of technical teams.

• Proven ability to deliver projects on time, within budget, meeting business expectations.

• Experienced with Microsoft project and office.

• Proven judgment in assessing risks and communicating complex technical challenges to upper management.

• Proven ability with development of direct reports

• Experience with post processing of nitinol (expansion, heat set, electropolish, machine vision, etc.)

• Experience with DMAIC problem solving.

• Six Sigma Green Belt

• Lean manufacturing experience

• Medical device manufacturing or equivalent regulated industry experience.

• Practical knowledge of statistical techniques and software (e.g., Minitab)

• Experience with OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)

• Experience with MES (Manufacturing Execution System) and paperless manufacturing.

• Experience in New Product Development and Operations/Manufacturing

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 is at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer many 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 Operations Incentive Plan (OIP) here .

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

Min Salary

136000

Max Salary

204000

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.