Process Engineer I - North Haven, CT

COV Covidien LP

North Haven (CT)

On-site

USD 71,000 - 107,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

HSA (Health Savings Account)

FSA (Flexible Spending Account)

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Medtronic in North Haven, CT is seeking a Process Engineer I to support polymer development and bulk fabrication within a regulated manufacturing setting. You will collaborate across Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, and Engineering to optimize processes, drive improvements, and ensure safe, efficient production aligned with quality standards.

As an early-career engineer, you will gain hands-on experience in process development, equipment implementation, troubleshooting, validation, and NPI

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 0+ years relevant experience.
Experience in manufacturing, process development, laboratory, or engineering projects.
Experience analyzing data and applying problem-solving tools.
Experience working in regulated environments (medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related).
Experience supporting process validation, equipment qualification, engineering studies, or new product introduction.

Responsibilities

Provides technical and sustaining engineering support in a manufacturing area.
Recommends and implements equipment and process modifications to meet quality standards and improve production yields.
Integrates equipment and material capabilities to meet process target specifications.
Reviews product development requirements for compatibility with processing methods to determine costs and schedules.
Interacts with product design and development to ensure processes and designs are compatible.
May develop and conduct statistical analysis or document work.
Leads innovation, development and optimization of new manufacturing concepts for transfer to operations.
Develops manufacturing processes applicable to statistical process control and measurement systems.
Ensures processes and procedures comply with regulations.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Data analysis

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Minitab

JMP

Excel

MATLAB

Job description

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

The Process Engineer I will support manufacturing operations within the PDBF (Polymer Development and Bulk Fabrication) organization at Medtronic's North Haven, CT site, including a chemical manufacturing environment focused on the production of polymer-based materials used in suture manufacturing. In this role, you will partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, and Engineering teams to support the day-to-day performance of manufacturing processes, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and help ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable quality and regulatory requirements. As an early-career engineer, you will gain hands-on experience supporting process development, equipment implementation, troubleshooting, validation, and new product introduction activities within a highly collaborative manufacturing environment. This role offers the opportunity to learn from experienced engineering professionals while building technical expertise in manufacturing operations, process optimization, and medical device production that ultimately supports life-changing therapies for patients around the world. 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

Provides technical and sustaining engineering support in a manufacturing area.
Recommends and implements equipment and process modifications to meet quality standards and improve production efficiencies, manufacturing techniques as well as production yields for existing products.
Integrates equipment and material capabilities to meet process module target specifications and technology target specifications.
Reviews product development requirements for compatibility with processing methods to determine costs and schedules.
Interacts with product design and development personnel to ensure that processes and designs are compatible.
May develop and conduct statistical analysis or recommend additions to document work.
Leads the innovation, development and/or optimization of new manufacturing concepts, processes and procedures for transfer to manufacturing operations. This can include scouting and feasibility work, material selection, process and equipment selection, tooling / fixture and equipment installation and assessment of inputs, outputs and alignment to requirements.
Develops manufacturing processes that are applicable to statistical process control and may develop those techniques including the measurement systems.
Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 0+ years relevant experience.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting manufacturing, process development, laboratory, or engineering projects through internships, co-ops, research, or full-time employment.

Experience analyzing data and applying problem-solving tools to identify and resolve process, equipment, or product-related issues.

Experience working in a regulated environment such as medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other manufacturing industries.

Experience supporting process validation, equipment qualification, engineering studies, or new product introduction (NPI) activities.

Experience using engineering, statistical, or data analysis tools such as Minitab, JMP, Excel, MATLAB, or similar software.

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):$71,200.00 - $106,800.00

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).