Reliability Engineer II

USA-Medtronic MiniMed, Inc 1017; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

STI (Short Term Incentive)

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

MiniMed is seeking a Reliability Engineer II in California to lead test strategies for insulin therapy systems. You will work with Electrical, Software R&D, Systems, and Mechanical Engineering to validate methods and ensure patient-safe performance in real-world environments.

Responsibilities include applying statistical techniques, operating diverse lab equipment, and contributing to risk management deliverables.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering with 2+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 0+ years of experience.
• Direct experience with engineering documentation including reports, SOPs, test protocols, and lab notebooks.

Responsibilities

• Develop test strategies for insulin therapy systems and ensure reliability.
• Collaborate with Electrical, Software R&D, Systems, and Mechanical Engineering to validate test methods.
• Develop tests in simulated home environments to ensure safe operation.
• Apply statistics (DOE, hypothesis testing, regression, capability analysis) to support method validation and risk assessment.
• Operate lab equipment (environmental chambers, signal generators, Instrons) and document results.
• Contribute to risk management deliverables like dFMEA/pFMEA and root-cause analysis.

Skills

Statistical analysis

DOE

Hypothesis testing

Root cause analysis

Lab instrumentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering

Advanced degree (optional)

Tools

NI LabVIEW

SolidWorks

Fixture design

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 30 Oct 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

At MiniMed, we build technology that millions of people living with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes trust with their health every single day. As a Reliability Engineer II on our team, your work will be at the heart of ensuring that technology is safe, reliable, and ready for the real world. In this hands‑on and highly collaborative role, you will develop and execute test strategies and methods that put our insulin therapy systems through their paces — simulating real‑world home environments to validate that our products perform flawlessly when patients need them most. From applying statistical techniques like DOE, hypothesis testing, and capability analysis to operating a broad spectrum of lab equipment including environmental chambers, signal generators, and Instrons — your technical contributions will directly influence product safety and design quality. You will collaborate closely with Electrical Engineering, Software R&D, Systems Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering to develop robust test methods, drive root cause analysis, and contribute to risk management deliverables that protect patients. Your technical documentation — from test protocols and engineering reports to SOPs and lab notebooks — will serve as the foundation for sound engineering decisions. If you are a curious, detail‑driven engineer who thrives in a hands‑on lab environment and wants their work to truly mean something — this is the role for you.

Responsibilities

• Develop test strategies activities associated with a family of insulin therapy systems used by individuals to effectively manage Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
• Work within the broader test team to develop consistent test strategies and methods across different portions of product testing.
• Develop test methods to exercise products against simulated use environments, ensuring that products will continue to work safely when used in various home environments.
• Apply statistical techniques such as hypothesis testing, DOE, regression, and capability analysis to support test method validation, design characterization, root‑cause analysis, and verification and reliability demonstration activities.
• Operate a broad spectrum of lab equipment, such as environmental chambers, smart scopes, signal generators, Instrons.
• Work with key external functions (Electrical Engineering, Software R&D, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering) to develop robust test methods, root‑cause issues in products and test methods, and improve product design.
• Contribute to risk management deliverables like failure modes effects analysis (dFMEA/pFMEA) and identify potential patient hazards.

Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline with 2+ years of relevant experience; or advanced degree with 0+ years of relevant experience.
• Direct experience with technical documentation including engineering reports, standard operating procedures, test protocols, and laboratory/engineering notebooks.

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with quality system requirements, design controls, and good manufacturing practices in a regulated medical device or cGMP environment.
• Demonstrated foundational knowledge for fixture design and prototyping.
• Familiarity with reliability and design for reliability.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis tools (5‑Why, Fishbone, Fault Tree).
• Experience with data acquisition software such as NI LabVIEW.
• Experience with fixture design and 3D modeling tools such as SolidWorks.
• Demonstrate exceptional communication and technical writing skills while collaborating with large cross‑functional teams (R&D, Ops, Regulatory, Quality).
• Working knowledge of electromechanical devices, battery‑powered devices, and/or electrochemical reactions.
• Ability to multi‑task, prioritize, meet/exceed deadlines and holds themselves, and others accountable.
• Self‑starter with strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize, and a sharp focus on quality and customer experience.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements 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):$68,000.00 - $116,000.00. For roles located in California, Seattle WA, Washington DC, Boston MA, and New York City, the salary range is $76,000 - $128,000 USD. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, education, certifications, skills, market conditions, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation and benefits information pertains 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.

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.

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. With a heritage rooted in technology, empathy, and a relentless pursuit of innovation, we’re focused on one thing: making every day a better day for people with diabetes. From our intelligent dosing systems that stay one step ahead to our always‑on support when it’s needed most, we’re committed to building a connected system of care that works together and fits into everyday life, so people with diabetes can move through the day with fewer interruptions. Fewer second guesses. And more freedom to live in the moment. We’re here to make better days possible for people with diabetes. Joyful, messy, fully lived days. Days where things feel lighter, easier. For more than four decades, we’ve been driven by this mission, delivering groundbreaking advancements in technology to help people live more fully, freely, and with greater confidence.

At MiniMed, diabetes care is personal for us. Many of our employees have a connection to diabetes, whether they're living with it themselves or through family members and friends, and we all show up each day to help make the lives of our coworkers and loved ones easier. Our people‑first priority. At MiniMed, we put our customers at the forefront of all we do, and that focus extends to our team as well. We're dedicated to creating a culture of belonging and providing our people with all the career‑building resources you might need. Our life‑transforming technologies. No matter what your role at our company, you're making a difference in the lives of people with diabetes. Our innovative inventions improve their day‑to‑day by helping lift the mental load and allowing diabetes to fade into the background, empowering them to live life on their own terms. Our focus on the future. We're chasing the dream of a world where people with diabetes can be free of that never‑ending battle of balancing blood sugar. A world where better days are the norm, not the exception. Fresh faces and new viewpoints will help create our cutting‑edge solutions and define the next generation of breakthroughs in care, so that a better day can start today.

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, 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.

For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare setting is considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support. This employer participates in the federal E‑Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

For further information about the E‑Verify program, please click here.