Mechanical Design Eng I

USA-Medtronic MiniMed, Inc 1017; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Medtronic MiniMed is seeking an entry‑level Operations Engineer focused on mechanical design. The role centers on SolidWorks drafting, drawings, and fixture design, with exposure to process engineering, validation, and continuous improvement.

You will collaborate with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to bring medical devices from concept to high‑volume production, while pursuing growth and mentorship within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with zero years of experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 20–30% domestically and internationally.

Responsabilités

• Full-time on-site role in Northridge, CA.
• Create, revise, and maintain detailed engineering drawings in SolidWorks, ensuring GD&T compliance and MiniMed drawing standards.
• Assist in design of fixtures, jigs, and tooling used in production, prototyping, and test setups from concept to released drawings.
• Support ECOs by updating drawings, BOMs, and related documentation through revision control.
• Build and maintain SolidWorks part files, assemblies, and configurations for tooling and components.
• Incorporate feedback from senior engineers; participate in design reviews to develop engineering judgment.
• Maintain organized engineering records, including drawings and design history documentation per quality system.

Connaissances

GD&T

3D modeling

Engineering drawings reading

Drafting standards

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree

Outils

SolidWorks

Description du poste

Job Overview

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

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

• 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

Physical Job Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. 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