Engineering Manager: Hardware Testing for Medical Devices

SNT Medtronic Navigation, Inc.; Boxborough (MA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan plus employer contribution

Paid time off

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking an Engineering Manager, Test Engineering to own end-to-end verification for a large capital imaging system (O-arm). You will lead a global team of test engineers across hardware, software, and integration testing, driving milestones and test automation strategies.

The role sits in the Cranial & Spinal Technologies (CST) unit and requires strong leadership, debugging, and compliance with FDA/IEC quality standards.

Qualifications

• Requires a Baccalaureate degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience; advanced degree with 3+ years acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and implements test strategy, design, and execution for hardware and software components of a large imaging system.
• Leads and manages a team of test engineers across design verification, test automation, and system integration testing.
• Owns on-time delivery of test milestones across multiple projects and releases.
• Drives development and adoption of test automation frameworks to improve efficiency and coverage.
• Directs test plans, protocols, and verification strategies from design through release, ensuring regulatory alignment.

Skills

Test engineering leadership

Test automation

System integration testing

Regulatory quality knowledge

Education

Engineering degree (ME/EE/CS/BME)

Tools

LabVIEW

TestComplete

Job description

Opening Details

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 18 Sep 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. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

Day in the Life – Engineering Manager, Test Engineering

A Day in the Life Engineering Manager, Test Engineering will own the full end-to-end verification work for large capital hardware/software medical device. Inclusive of hardware, software, and integration testing. Lead a team of test engineers.

A Day in the Life Across our global Neuroscience organization, we advance care for some of medicine's most complex neurological and spinal conditions. Cranial and Spinal Technologies (CST) is leading the way in surgical imaging and navigation, delivering solutions that improve outcomes and transform how surgeons work.

Our Cranial & Spinal Technologies (CST) Operating Unit develops and delivers an integrated ecosystem of spinal implants, navigation and robotic guidance systems, advanced imaging, and data-driven planning tools for complex spine and cranial procedures. Platforms such as AiBLE connect these technologies to enhance surgical precision, streamline workflows, and support improved patient outcomes worldwide.

Lead a group of test engineers working on design verification for the Platforms and Solutions portfolio of products (capital systems, clinical software applications, and associated surgical instruments) within the Cranial and Spinal Technologies (CST) operating unit.

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 4 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.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and implements all aspects of the test strategy, design, and execution for hardware and software components of a large capital equipment imaging system (O-arm), including Software as a Medical Device (SaMD).
• Leads and manages a team of test engineers across design verification, test automation, and system integration testing activities.
• Owns and is accountable for on‑time delivery of test milestones across multiple concurrent projects and releases throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Drives the development and adoption of test automation frameworks , to improve test efficiency, coverage, and repeatability.
• Guides the conceptualization of new test methodologies, automation strategies, and approaches to verifying product behavior; which may span virtual environments, physical labs, or both.
• Directs the development of test plans, protocols, and verification strategies from initial design through release, ensuring alignment with applicable regulatory, cybersecurity, privacy, and quality system requirements (e.g., FDA, IEC 62304, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, HIPAA, GDPR, SOC 2, as relevant to the product).
• Leads system integration testing activities, ensuring hardware and software components function correctly as an integrated imaging system.
• Selects, develops, coaches, and evaluates personnel to ensure efficient operation of the test function and the growth of technical talent within the team.
• Influences and collaborates with cross‑functional teams including systems engineering, software engineering, hardware engineering, regulatory affairs, and quality.
• Provides technical leadership and mentorship to test engineers at all levels.

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Requires a Baccalaureate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline (or for degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree which satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A)).
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of prior relevant experience.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience developing or testing Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) or software within a medical device context.
• Experience with test automation frameworks, specifically LabVIEW and TestComplete.
• Hands‑on experience with system integration testing of complex hardware/software systems.
• Familiarity with x‑ray or medical imaging system testing.
• Working knowledge of IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-1-2 electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility standards.
• Experience with reliability demonstration of large capital equipment.
• Experience mentoring, developing, and growing peers and/or direct reports.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and lead cross‑functional teams.
• Practical knowledge of leading and managing the execution of engineering processes, projects, and tactics across software, hardware, or test engineering.
• Experience testing across a range of product types including embedded/firmware, capital equipment, or connected systems.

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONAL CAREER STREAM

Management and supervisory professionals with one or more employees who are focused on tactical, operational and some strategic activities within a specified area. Levels within the management career stream typically have six or more direct reports. The majority of time is spent overseeing their area of responsibility, managing performance, developing talent, engagement and inclusion, communicating business and operational developments, planning, prioritizing and / or directing the responsibilities of direct reports. Goal achievement is typically accomplished through performance of direct and / or indirect reports. A key responsibility of roles in this career stream is managing people. which includes: accountability for mentoring, developing and coaching staff on meeting/exceeding performance expectations and defined objectives, providing leadership to staff ensuring the prioritization of strategic and department level initiatives to include defining performance goals and targets, conducting performance reviews, and staff 1:1s to guide performance management and employee development efforts and manage toward departmental goals.

DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS

Autonomy: Manages subordinate supervisors and/or experienced professionals who exercise latitude and independence in assignments. Provides tactical and / or operational leadership and coaching. Receives assignments in task and objective oriented terms.

Organizational Impact: Establishes operational plans and implements policies and strategies. Decisions impact program schedules, customer satisfaction levels, or allocation of time, material resources, expenditures and funds. May have budget or P&L accountability for a department, function or geography. Strive for continuous improvement and consistency in deliverables.

Innovation and Complexity: Proposes modifications to functional operating policies and day-to-day processes. Problems and issues faced are complex, difficult and undefined, and require detailed information gathering, analysis and investigation to understand the problem.

Communication and Influence: Communicates with internal and external customers and vendors regarding ongoing operations. Uses information exchange, influence and active persuasion without direct exercise of command to gain cooperation of other parties. May interact on issues that have externally shared objectives.

Leadership and Talent Management: Manages a team consisting of supervisors and / or experienced professionals in the Specialist career stream. Leads, directs and reviews the work of a team who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments. Authorizes hiring, firing, promotion and reward within own area.

Required Knowledge and Experience

Requires practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects and tactics within one job area. Typically has advanced knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organization. Requires a Baccalaureate degree (or for degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree which satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)( 4)(iii)(A) and minimum of 5 years relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years prior relevant experience. 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.

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.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, 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

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$142,400.00 - $213,600.00

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. 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
• 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)
• 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.

Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico. Further details are available at the link below: Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

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.

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 settingis 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.

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