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Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year.
A Day in the Life
At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We're working onsite 5 days a week as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.
This is a rewarding opportunity in a highly talented and diverse team of engineers, technicians, and contractors located in Tempe, Arizona. Our campus is a technology development center, where we help design, manufacture, and test circuit boards for all the CRM and Neuro implantable products, as well as wafers and services for products of other Operating Units like Diabetes.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned
•Characterize, qualify, and release electronic components according to company standards.
•Create and release component specifications, datasheets, and drawings for new product introductions (NPI).
•Drive Quality rigor for New Product Development decisions, Capability & Reliability with Suppliers.
•Lead failure analysis, root cause investigation, and corrective actions for component-related issues while working with suppliers, manufacturing and quality teams to resolve technical and quality concerns.
•Work closely with program managers and cross functional teams including design, process, test, and reliability engineers to ensure project milestones are completed efficiently and on time.
•Monitor parts from acquisition through the manufacturing cycle and communicate and resolve supplier-related problems as they occur.
•Collaborate in qualification audits for new suppliers to ensure good manufacturing practices (GMP) and quality standards are met.
•Evaluate suppliers' internal functions to assess their overall performance and provide feedback in assessment of their operation.
•Provide technical guidance and quality compliance for Supplier Quality engagement throughout the NPD lifecycle on newly qualified parts from NPD and implement strategies for driving product quality and continuous improvement, ensuring purchased products and components are manufactured and qualified in accordance to applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer requirements.
•Evaluate alternate and second-source components to mitigate supply chain risks.
•Define Receiving Inspection requirements as required and associated test method validation for all internal Medtronic Test Methods.
Required Knowledge and Experience
•Bachelor's degree in engineering, Science or technical field with 4+ years of work experience in Engineering and/or Quality OR Advanced degree in Engineering, Science or technical field with 2+ years of work experience in Engineering and/or Quality OR PhD with 0 years relevant experience.
•Experience in semiconductor manufacturing process, and/or electronics or chemical laboratory or clean room facilities.
Nice to Have
•Solid knowledge and experience on discrete components (e.g. capacitors and resistors), timing components (e.g. oscillators and RTC), and memory components (e.g. FRAM).
•Preferred education: BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science or related field.
•Familiarity with PLM systems, engineering processes (e.g. DFMEA, PPAP, TMV). Professional certifications such as CQE, lead auditor, Six Sigma green/black belt, or PMP.
•Excellent communication and negotiation skills (e.g. with suppliers for quality agreements, etc.)
•Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship
U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package.
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD): $99,200.00 - $148,800.00
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.
The application window for this opening is anticipated to close on 13 Nov 2026.
