Senior Component Development Engineer (Supplier Quality)

MED Medtronic Inc; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 99,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

Life insurance

Tuition assistance/reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Medtronic in Tempe, Arizona, is seeking an experienced engineer to join the component engineering team. The role focuses on selecting, qualifying, and releasing electronic components, with creation of specifications and datasheets for new product introductions.

You will drive quality for NPD decisions, lead failure analysis with suppliers, and collaborate with design, process, test, and reliability engineers to meet milestones while ensuring GMP and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Science or technical field with 4+ years of work experience in Engineering and/or Quality.
• Advanced degree in Engineering, Science or technical field with 2+ years of work experience in Engineering and/or Quality.
• PhD with 0 years relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Select, characterize, qualify, and release electronic components according to company standards.
• Create and release component specifications, datasheets, and drawings for new product introductions (NPI).
• Drive Quality rigor for New Product Development decisions, Capability & Reliability with Suppliers.
• Lead failure analysis, root cause investigation, and corrective actions with suppliers, manufacturing and quality teams.
• Collaborate with program managers and cross functional teams to meet milestones.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Science or technical field

Advanced degree in Engineering, Science or technical field

PhD

Tools

PLM systems

DFMEA

PPAP

TMV

Job description

About the Role

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 13 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.

Day in the Life / Culture

A Day in the Life 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 onsite 5 days a 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 is a rewarding opportunity in a highly talented and diverse team of engineers, technicians, and contractors located in Tempe, Arizona. Our campus is a technology development centers, where we help design, manufacture, and test circuit boards for all the CRM and Neuro implantable products, as well as wafers and services for products of other Operating Units like Diabetes. Act boldly. Compete to win. Move with speed and decisiveness. Foster belonging. Deliver results…the right way. That’s the Medtronic Mindset — our cultural norms. Our brand is rooted in action, not just words. The Medtronic Mindset defines the expectations of our culture. Every person here plays a role in bringing it to life. We recognize your extraordinary potential to ensure future generations live better, healthier lives.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Select, characterize, qualify, and release electronic components according to company standards. Create and release component specifications, datasheets, and drawings for new product introductions (NPI). Drive Quality rigor for New Product Development decisions, Capability & Reliability with Suppliers. Lead failure analysis, root cause investigation, and corrective actions for component-related issues while working with suppliers, manufacturing and quality teams to resolve technical and quality concerns. Work closely with program managers and cross functional teams including design, process, test, and reliability engineers to ensure project milestones are completed efficiently and on time. Monitor parts from acquisition through the manufacturing cycle and communicate and resolve supplier-related problems as they occur. Collaborate in qualification audits for new suppliers to ensure good manufacturing practices (GMP) and quality standards are met. Evaluate suppliers' internal functions to assess their overall performance and provide feedback in assessment of their operation. Provide technical guidance and quality compliance for Supplier Quality engagement throughout the NPD lifecycle on newly qualified parts from NPD and implement strategies for driving product quality and continuous improvement, ensuring purchased products and components are manufactured and qualified in accordance to applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer requirements. Evaluate alternate and second-source components to mitigate supply chain risks. Define Receiving Inspection requirements as required and associated test method validation for all internal Medtronic Test Methods.

Required Knowledge and Experience

Required Knowledge and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Science or technical field with 4+ years of work experience in Engineering and/or Quality OR Advanced degree in Engineering, Science or technical field with 2+ years of work experience in Engineering and/or Quality OR PhD with 0 years relevant experience. Experience in semiconductor manufacturing process, and/or electronics or chemical laboratory or clean room facilities. Nice to Have Familiarity with PLM systems, engineering processes (e.g. DFMEA, PPAP, TMV). Professional certifications such as CQE, lead auditor, Six Sigma green/black belt, or PMP. Excellent communication and negotiation skills (e.g. with suppliers for quality agreements, etc.) Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills. 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

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

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.

Recruitment Fraud Alert

Recruitment Fraud Alert We are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind: Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses. Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate. If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Medtronic, do not respond, click links, or open attachments. If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at [e-mail].

Benefits & Compensation

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):$99,200.00 - $148,800.00 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).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week:

• 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)

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees:

• 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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

The Mission and Vision

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people.

From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary. We change lives. Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That’s who we are. Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives. We build extraordinary solutions as one team.

With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough.

Career & Culture

This life-changing career is yours to engineer. By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will… Build a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world Grow a career reflective of your passion and abilities Connect to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life-long learning These commitments set our team apart from the rest: Experiences that put people first. Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career-building resources you need.

Life-transforming technologies. No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms. Better outcomes for our world. Here, it’s about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls. Insight-driven care. Fresh viewpoints. Cutting-edge AI, data, and automation. You're shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in care.

For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare settingis 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.

E-Verify

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