Mechanical Design Eng I

MiniMed; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

STI eligibility

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

MiniMed is hiring an entry-level Operations Engineer focused on mechanical design and SolidWorks. This on-site role in Northridge, CA will involve drafting, fixtures, and tooling for production, with exposure to process validation and continuous improvement.

You will work with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to launch lines, optimize processes, and maintain validated manufacturing systems while seeking mentorship to grow in tolerance analysis, DFM, and materials selection.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 0 years of experience.
• Travel up to 20-30% domestic and international.
• Experience creating 3D models and detailed 2D drawings using SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Create, revise, and maintain detailed engineering drawings in SolidWorks per GD&T and MiniMed standards.
• Design and develop fixtures, jigs, and tooling for production and testing.
• Support ECOs by updating drawings, BOMs, and related documents.
• Manage SolidWorks files and configurations for tooling and components.
• Incorporate feedback and participate in design reviews to improve engineering judgment.
• Maintain records and calculations per quality systems requirements.
• Seek mentorship and grow in tolerance analysis, DFM, materials selection, and manufacturing processes.
• Support IQ/OQ/PQ activities by data collection and result documentation.
• Collaborate with quality, manufacturing, and senior engineers to pursue lean manufacturing opportunities.

Skills

SolidWorks

GD&T

3D modeling

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 4 Nov 2026

At MiniMed, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, while helping make a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes around the globe. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation for a more connected, compassionate world.

About The Role

Operations Engineering sits at the intersection of product design, manufacturing, and quality — serving as the engineering backbone that brings medical devices from concept into reliable, high-volume production. Our team is responsible for ensuring that production equipment, processes, and tooling meet the rigorous standards required in a regulated medical device environment.

As MiniMed continues to scale and innovate in diabetes care technology, Operations Engineering plays a critical role in launching new production lines, optimizing existing processes, and maintaining the validated state of our manufacturing systems. Engineers on this team collaborate closely with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to deliver products to the patients who depend on them every day.

We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented engineer at the start of their career who is passionate about mechanical design and eager to develop into a well-rounded manufacturing engineer. This role is heavily centered on SolidWorks drafting, drawing creation, and fixture design — with exposure to the broader world of process engineering, validation, and continuous improvement. You'll be embedded in a team that prioritizes mentorship, hands-on learning, and professional growth.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

Full time on-site role in Northridge, CA

• Create, revise, and maintain detailed engineering drawings in SolidWorks, ensuring compliance with GD&T standards, dimensioning conventions, and MiniMed drawing requirements
• Assist in the design and development of custom fixtures, jigs, and tooling used in production, prototyping, and test setups — from initial concept sketches through released drawings
• Support engineering change orders (ECOs) by updating drawings, BOMs, and related documentation through the revision control process
• Build and maintain SolidWorks part files, assemblies, and configurations for production tooling, equipment components, and design concepts
• Incorporate feedback from senior engineers and cross-functional partners into drawing revisions; participate in design reviews to develop engineering judgment
• Maintain accurate and organized engineering records, including drawing files, design history documentation, and supporting calculations, in compliance with applicable quality system requirements
• Actively seek mentorship from senior engineers; pursue growth in areas such as tolerance analysis, DFM, materials selection, automation, and manufacturing processes
• Assist with equipment qualification activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) by supporting test execution, collecting data, recording observations, and compiling results under the direction of senior engineers
• Work alongside quality, manufacturing, and senior engineers to support lean manufacturing opportunities.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.

• Bachelor’s Degree and 0 years of experience.
• Travel up to 20-30% domestic and international

Nice To Have

• Internship or co-op experience in a manufacturing, product development, or engineering environment
• Exposure to tolerance stack-up analysis or Design for Manufacturability (DFM) concepts
• Ability to read, interpret, and mark up mechanical engineering drawings
• Demonstrated ability to create 3D models, assemblies, and detailed 2D engineering drawings — through coursework, internships, or personal projects utilizing Solidworks
• Foundational understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing principles and how they are applied on engineering drawings
• Ability to maintain organized, accurate engineering files and records
• Clear written and verbal communication skills — able to ask good questions, document decisions, and present work to the team
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment

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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.

Benefits & Compensation

MiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package

At MiniMed, we put people first. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values: We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every stage of your career and life.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$57,000.00 - $97,000.00

For roles located in California, Seattle WA, Washington DC, Boston MA, and New York City, the salary range is $57,000 - $97,000 USD.

Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, education, certifications, skills, market conditions, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation and benefits information pertain solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Short Term Incentive (STI).

At MiniMed, we are committed to supporting the well‑being and financial security of our employees. Regular employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for a robust benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as access to a Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, life insurance, long‑term disability leave, and a dependent daycare spending account. In addition, all regular employees enjoy incentive plans, a 401(k) plan with company match, short‑term disability coverage, paid time off and holidays, participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and access to our Employee Assistance Program. Eligible employees may also benefit from our Non‑qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements. Please note that “regular employees” refers to those who are not temporary staff, such as interns, and some benefits may not apply to employees in Puerto Rico.

For further details about our comprehensive benefits, we encourage you to visit the link below.

About MiniMed

MiniMed Benefits Overview

MiniMed is a full‑stack insulin delivery company dedicated to supporting people living with diabetes through every step of their journey — when and how they need it. For more than 40 years, we’ve been committed to redefining what’s possible: intelligent dosing systems designed for real life, predictive insights that stay a step ahead, and always on support when it’s needed most. At the heart of everything we do is a simple Mission: to make every day a better day for people with diabetes.

Learn more about our business, and our mission here.

It is the policy of MiniMed 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, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, MiniMed will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

If you are applying to perform work for MiniMed 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 MiniMed reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. MiniMed 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.