About the Role
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on 6 Nov 2026.
Careers that change lives start here. 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 Neuroscience, we bring innovation, expertise, and purpose together to improve outcomes and transform lives for people living with neurological, spine, and chronic pain conditions.
At Medtronic ENT, we deliver innovative technologies that help clinicians treat complex ear, nose, and throat conditions with greater precision and confidence. Our solutions enhance patient outcomes across both office and surgical settings.
Medtronic's ENT Operating Unit is dedicated to advancing surgical care through innovative technologies that enhance precision, efficiency, and patient outcomes. With a comprehensive portfolio that includes the StealthStation™ ENT Navigation System, M4 & M5 Microdebriders, and NIM™ Nerve Monitoring Systems, we empower surgeons with cutting-edge tools for minimally invasive ENT procedures. Beyond technology, we are committed to clinical excellence, offering education, training, and research to support healthcare professionals.
This position is based in Jacksonville, Florida and requires onsite presence 4 days/week.
The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining manufacturing processes, equipment, and production systems that support safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. This role drives process improvements, supports new product and process introductions, investigates manufacturing challenges, and ensures compliance with applicable regulatory and quality requirements.
Primary Responsibilities
•Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes, production equipment, and workflow layouts to improve safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
•Lead process validation, equipment qualification, and manufacturing readiness activities for product and process changes.
•Analyze manufacturing performance data and implement corrective and preventive actions to address process variability and quality issues.
•Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process specifications, validation protocols, and standard operating procedures.
•Partner with Quality, Operations, and Research and Development teams to support product transfers, design changes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
•Evaluate and implement automation, tooling, fixtures, and equipment enhancements to increase productivity and process capability.
•Apply statistical process control methods and data-driven decision making to monitor and improve manufacturing performance.
•Ensure manufacturing processes comply with regulatory, quality system, and safety requirements.
Required Qualifications
•Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of manufacturing engineering experience OR Master's degree with 2+ years of manufacturing engineering experience OR PhD with 0+ years of experience required.
•Experience developing and sustaining manufacturing processes in a regulated production environment.
•Experience with process validation, equipment qualification, or manufacturing process development.
Preferred Qualifications
•Experience analyzing process performance data and implementing corrective actions.
•Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to support manufacturing operations and product quality.
•Experience in medical device manufacturing.
•Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and process capability analysis.
•Experience supporting new product introduction, product transfer, or manufacturing scale-up activities.
•Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
•Experience with automation, tooling design, or advanced manufacturing technologies.
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, with a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support employees at every career and life stage.
Salary ranges for U.S. (excl. PR) locations (USD): $102,400.00 - $153,600.00
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.
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).
