Process Engineer II - New Product Development

medtronic; Minnesota; On-site; USD 84,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Healthcare FSA

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking a Process Engineer II for the Cardiac Rhythm Management division at MECC to advance manufacturing processes and battery designs for New Product Development. You will collaborate with Design, Operations, Quality, and Reliability to optimize transfer to production and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience or a Master's with minimal experience; onsite work at least 4 days/week and travel <10% is expected. U.S. work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Requires a Baccalaureate degree AND minimum of 2 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 0 years relevant experience
• Experience with regulated manufacturing environments is preferred
• Ability to design transfer plans and optimize production readiness

Responsibilities

• Work with cross-functional teams including Design, Operations, Quality, and Reliability to develop processes for batteries in a regulated industry; ensure processes and designs are compliant
• Contribute to innovation and optimization of manufacturing concepts and transfer to production with objectives for safety, quality, yield, cycle time, and OEE
• Plan and execute process validation: characterization, OQ/PQ, TMVs and SPC; manage process release activities
• Develop manufacturing equipment by creating requirements and interfacing with suppliers during equipment design and build
• Integrate equipment and material capabilities to meet design specifications and technology targets
• Review product development requirements for compatibility with processing methods to determine costs and schedules
• Conduct statistical analysis and document results and recommendations

Skills

Process engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Statistical analysis

OEE

Process validation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree

Tools

FAT/SAT/IQ

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 9 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

The Process Engineer II will support the development of manufacturing processes and battery designs for New Product Development at the Medtronic Energy and Component Center (MECC) for Cardiac Rhythmn Management (CRM) business. MECC supports the design, development, and production of power components used in implantable devices.

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 are working onsite a minimum of 4 days per week as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross‑functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. This role will require less than 10% travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects.

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

• Work withcross-functionalteams including Design, Operations, Quality, and Reliability to develop processes for batteries in a regulated industry; ensure processes and designs are compatible and in compliance with regulations
• Contribute to the innovation, development and/or optimization of new manufacturing concepts, processes and procedures for transfer to manufacturing operations; design transfer to include objectives for safety, quality, yield, cycle time, and OEE
• Breadth of work can include scouting and feasibility work, material selection, process and equipment selection, tooling/fixture and equipment installation; ensure assessment of inputs, outputs and alignment to requirements
• Plan and execute process validation: characterization, OQ/PQ, TMVs/measurement systems, statistical process control, and process release activities
• Develop manufacturing equipment by creating requirements and interfacing withsuppliers during equipment designand build;familiar with FAT/SAT/IQ
• Integrate equipment and material capabilities to meet design specifications and technology target specifications
• Review product development requirements for compatibility with processing methods to determine costs and schedules
• Conduct statistical analysis and document results and recommendations

Requirements: Requires a Baccalaureate degreeAND minimum of 2 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 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.

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 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):$84,000.00 - $126,000.00This 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).

• 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
• Simple Steps (global well‑being program).

• 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)
• 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 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.

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