Manufacturing Engineer II - Automation & Equipment

Medtronic; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Well-being programs

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for Medical Devices Operations to execute detailed process analyses and drive improvements across manufacturing, tooling, and quality systems. You will support metal forming, grinding, and electropolishing processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet schedule and quality goals.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering with 2+ years of relevant experience or a Master’s with limited experience, and familiarity with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with minimum 2 years of relevant experience or master's with 0 years.
• Experience with automated and manual machine design and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of GD&T and problem-solving tools such as MINITAB, SIX SIGMA, DOE, GR&R, CAPA, DMAIC.
• Experience in validation (IQ/OQ/M QA) in a medical device environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review production defects with manufacturing, maintenance, quality to determine corrective actions.
• Provide daily production support for metal forming, grinding, and electropolishing processes.
• Lead improvement projects and DOE studies related to existing manufacturing processes.
• Design tooling improvements using Creo, SolidWorks, and AutoCad.
• Collaborate with toolmakers to define tooling failure measurements for data-driven improvements.
• Create and update product specifications and ERP support.
• Develop and validate new processes and equipment implementations.
• Maintain cross-department communication with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, Safety, Planning, Metrology.
• Lead cross-functional meetings and document minutes.

Skills

Process optimization

OEE analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Engineering analysis

Statistical methods

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCad

SolidWorks

Creo

Cognex

Keyence

MS Office

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 2 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

Job Specific Summary

In this exciting role as a Manufacturing Engineer for Medical Devices Operations you will have responsibility for executing detailed process analysis to assure that the operations are working in accordance with standard procedures and quality regulations. Also, you will have to perform equipment and process evaluations to determine methods for collecting objective data to identify opportunities of improvements and determine actions to increase current performance of the operations. Provide technical assistance to manufacturing and maintenance personnel to correct discrepancies, to update or to improve the equipment, machines and tooling used on production.

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 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.

• Team with manufacturing, maintenance and quality personnel on a daily basis to review / disposition production defects and provide potential process and/or equipment corrective actions to assure production schedules and quality expectations are met.
• Provide daily production support to set up, trouble shoot, repair, and monitor manufacturing metal forming, grinding and electropolishing related processes & equipment.
• Review manufacturing equipment and processes for potential improvement using OEE, statistical data and analysis of equipment condition then effectively manage change projects.
• Lead improvement projects by performing engineering studies and design of experiments related to existing manufacturing processes.
• Review and optimize existing tooling design used in manufacturing equipment by using Creo, Solidworks and /or AutoCad applications.
• Collaborate with toolmakers to determine critical measurements defining tooling failure, enabling data-driven improvements to enhance tooling performance and reliability.
• Create and update product specifications for documentation, BOM creation, and general ERP support.
• Prepare and execute process development, validation protocols and reports to support implementation of new and upgraded equipment.
• Support new process development, product quality improvement, and integration projects.
• Maintain excellent communications with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, Safety, Planning, and Metrology departments on an as needed basis.
• Ability to lead cross functional teams a plus, holding successful meetings, and distributing timely minutes.
• Follow established guidelines and management direction with regards to engineering decisions and departmental/company policy.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
• OR Master's degree with a minimum of 0 years relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and/or Electro-Mechanical Engineering (Preferred).
• Experience in automated and manual machine design, repair, and troubleshooting
• Basic knowledge of electrical and automation components including robots is a plus.
• Experience in AutoCad, Solidworks and/or Creo applications.
• Experience in validation (IQ/OQ/MSA/PQ) in a medical device environment
• Knowledge of GD&T and problem-solving tools: MINITAB, SIX SIGMA, DOE, GR&R, CAPA, DMAIC
• Basic knowledge of vision systems such as Cognex and Keyence.
• Certified Lean six sigma yellow or green belt is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Solid presentation and computer skills (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Projects, etc.)
• Project management skills
• Self-starter, self-motivated attitude with the ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work individually and in a team environment.

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

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package

A 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):$83,200.00 - $124,800.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

U.S. Pay Transparency (for SIP, Commission, Hourly Direct, Interns, Executives)

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.

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.

If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.