About Medtronic
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.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on 20 Nov 2026.
A Day in the Life
At the Brooklyn Center South location, team leads support daily production, help coordinate workflow, and ensure quality and process standards are followed in the headers and feedthroughs area. Feedthroughs and headers are key components used in implantable device assembly to support electrical connection, sealing, and overall device performance. They play an important role in helping ensure reliable function in Medtronic therapies.
This position is onsite five days per week at Brooklyn Center South, working 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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 a minimum of 5 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.
The Team Lead IV provides day-to-day leadership within an assigned MECC production area. You will coordinate production activities, prioritize team assignments based on the build schedule, coach operators, and help resolve production and equipment issues. This role works closely with the supervisor to keep production moving safely and efficiently while ensuring quality requirements are consistently met.
Primary Responsibilities
•Lead daily production activities, including manufacturing, equipment testing, disassembly, and reassembly.
•Coordinate and prioritize operator assignments based on build schedules and production needs.
•Coach operators and assemblers on production processes and problem-solving techniques.
•Provide technical support, including machinery setup and breakdown, as needed.
•Communicate production status, process issues, and operational needs to the supervisor.
•Ensure Medtronic quality and safety standards are upheld throughout production activities.
•Support training and knowledge sharing across the production team.
•Contribute to continuous improvement activities that strengthen safety, quality, and production performance.
Required Qualifications
•5+ years of work experience.
•No minimum education requirement.
Preferred Qualifications
•Lead or supervisory experience in manufacturing or medical device production.
•Experience in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma practices.
•Experience with production equipment and machinery.
•Experience prioritizing production activities based on changing manufacturing demands.
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): $53,600.00 - $80,400.00
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Operations Incentive Plan (OIP).
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. Some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
