Industrial Engineer I

Medtronic; Fridley (MN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking an Industrial Engineer I to join our Brooklyn Park manufacturing team. You will support continuous improvement initiatives, analyze processes, and implement efficiency improvements that reduce waste and enhance throughput in a highly regulated environment.

You will work with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to drive data-driven decisions, standardize work, and optimize layouts for safer, more productive operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma principles is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing processes, workflows, and metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support process improvement initiatives to increase throughput and reduce costs.
• Conduct time studies, capacity analyses, and labor utilization studies.
• Assist in facility layouts, equipment utilization, and material flow optimization.
• Develop and implement standardized work, visual management, and process controls.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and engineering teams.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma methodologies

Time studies

Capacity analysis

Process mapping

Facility layout

Material flow optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Minitab

SAP

AutoCAD

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 23 Sep 2026Careers 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 LifeAs an Industrial Engineer I, you will support continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives that enhance quality, efficiency, and business performance across manufacturing operations at the Brooklyn Park site. Partnering with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams, you will analyze processes, identify opportunities, and implement improvements that increase productivity, eliminate waste, and deliver sustainable business results in a highly regulated environment.Leveraging Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methodologies, you will support improvement projects, facilitate process analysis, and help drive positive change across the organization. Through the application of tools such as Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, DMAIC, and data analysis, you will help improve process flow, standardize processes, and strengthen a culture of data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement. This role is ideal for a collaborative, hands-on engineer who enjoys working directly with manufacturing teams, solving problems, and developing solutions that deliver measurable results.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.Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:Analyze manufacturing processes, workflows, and operational metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.Support process improvement initiatives focused on increasing throughput, reducing waste, improving productivity, and reducing costs.Conduct time studies, capacity analyses, and labor utilization studies to support operational decision making.Support development and optimization of facility layouts, equipment utilization, workspaces, and material flow.Develop and implement standardized work, visual management systems, and process controls to improve consistency and efficiency.Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and engineering teams to address operational challenges and implement sustainable solutions.Must Have:Bachelor's degree with 0-2 years of relevant experience.Nice to Have:Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment such as Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, or Biotechnology industries.Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies.Experience with time studies, capacity analysis, process mapping, facility layout, or material flow optimization.Experience supporting manufacturing process improvement or cost reduction projects.Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Minitab , SAP and AutoCADFor 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 RequirementsThe 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 & SponsorshipAt 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.Recruitment Fraud AlertWe are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind:Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses.Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate.If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Medtronic, do not respond, click links, or open attachments.If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at [e-mail] .Benefits & CompensationMedtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits PackageA commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$68,000.00 - $102,000.00This 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. 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 plansIt 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.If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. 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