Engineering Technician V - NMPH - Rice Creek/Fridley, MN (Onsite)

MED Medtronic Inc; Minnesota; On-site; USD 82,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking an Engineering Technician V to support the Neuromodulation and Pelvic Health manufacturing engineering group in Fridley, MN. You will join a team delivering scalable process development, pilot builds, and manufacturing transfers for implantable devices.

The role emphasizes hands-on build execution, troubleshooting, and documentation, with up to 25% travel to partners and transfer locations. A technical degree or apprenticeship is preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years hands-on experience in manufacturing or engineering development.
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and electromechanical systems.
• Ability to interpret drawings and use measurement tools and specs.
• Experience with DFA/DFM, poka-yoke, Lean or continuous improvement.
• For foreign degrees, meet US equivalency requirements when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute precision assembly/manufacturing processes for implants.
• Prototype, build, test, troubleshoot, and improve manufacturing equipment and fixtures.
• Set up and operate electromechanical systems and prototype tooling.
• Conduct engineering/feasibility builds, coordinate materials, and document results.
• Create tooling, gauges, nests, and apparatus to improve repeatability.
• Support experiments with hands-on builds, data collection, and corrective actions.
• Produce process documentation and training materials for maturation.
• Collaborate with internal/external partners for pilot builds and transfers.

Skills

Hands-on manufacturing

Troubleshooting

Engineering drawings

Data collection

Independent work

Education

Technical degree or apprenticeship

Tools

CAD/CAM

Fixture design

Measuring tools

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 10 Oct 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.

A Day in the Life At Medtronic

Neuroscience, we are redefining what's possible in neurological and spinal care, bringing together innovation, expertise, and partnership to improve lives around the world. This role supports the Neuromodulation and Pelvic Health (NMPH) Manufacturing Engineering organization, with a focus on Joining Technologies and Pilot Process Development. The team develops and scales manufacturing processes used to support next-generation implantable medical devices, partnering across engineering, design, manufacturing, and process development functions to advance products from feasibility through manufacturing transfer. The position provides broad technical support across multiple manufacturing technologies, equipment platforms, and process-development laboratories rather than specializing in a single process area. This is an onsite position based in Fridley, MN. Travel up to 25% is expected, including periodic travel to manufacturing partners and transfer locations in support of manufacturing process transfer activities. Check us out on LinkedIn: Medtronic Brain Modulation and Pain Interventions Check us out on LinkedIn: Medtronic Pelvic Health As an Engineering Technician V, you will serve as a hands-on technical resource supporting manufacturing process development, engineering builds, equipment and tooling solutions, and manufacturing transfer activities. Working closely with engineers and cross-functional partners, you will help transform early-stage manufacturing concepts into practical, repeatable processes through prototyping, troubleshooting, experimentation, documentation, and technical support.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of precision assembly and manufacturing processes for implantable medical device components and assemblies.
• Partner with engineers to prototype, build, test, troubleshoot, and improve manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, and assembly methods.
• Set up, operate, modify, and troubleshoot manufacturing and laboratory equipment, electromechanical systems, and prototype tooling.
• Execute engineering and feasibility builds, including material coordination, build readiness activities, data collection, issue resolution, and documentation of results.
• Develop and implement tooling, fixtures, gauges, nests, assembly aids, and other manufacturing solutions to improve process performance and repeatability.
• Support engineering experiments through hands-on build execution, measurement, data collection, structured troubleshooting, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Create process documentation, operating instructions, visual work aids, and training materials to support process maturation and knowledge transfer.
• Collaborate with internal and external manufacturing partners to support pilot builds, process transfers, troubleshooting, and training activities.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on technical experience supporting manufacturing, engineering development, precision assembly, equipment, prototyping, or related technical environments.
• Experience troubleshooting and improving manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, precision assemblies, and/or electromechanical systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, schematics, work instructions, and technical documentation and utilize common measurement and fabrication tools.
• Experience collecting, documenting, and communicating build, process, or experimental data to support engineering and manufacturing activities.
• Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with engineers, manufacturing teams, suppliers, and technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical degree, Associate degree, or apprenticeship with significant relevant experience is preferred.
• Experience supporting implantable medical devices, miniature components, precision assemblies, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments.
• Experience with manufacturing process development, pilot production, new product introduction, manufacturing transfer, or production ramp activities.
• Experience with CAD/CAM, mechanical design, fixture design, tooling development, or modification of manufacturing equipment and assembly aids.
• Knowledge of machining, fabrication, welding, 3D printing, rapid prototyping, automation, robotics, motion systems, sensors, or machine vision technologies.
• Experience applying Design for Assembly (DFA), Design for Manufacturability (DFM), error-proofing (poka-yoke), root cause analysis, Lean manufacturing, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• 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):$82,400.00 - $123,600.00 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).

• 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).
• 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. 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. This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here.