Senior Electronics Component Development Engineer (Supplier Quality)

Medtronic plc; Tempe (AZ); Vor Ort; USD 99.000 - 149.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Medtronic plc in Tempe, Arizona, is seeking a supplier quality professional to join a diverse engineering team. This on-site role will partner with suppliers and internal functions to ensure quality and regulatory compliance throughout the NPD lifecycle, from supplier selection to post-production reviews.

The position emphasizes technical guidance, DFMEA/PPAP familiarity, and strong problem solving to mitigate risks, with a focus on discrete components and reliability.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science with 4+ years in Engineering/Quality, or advanced degree with 2+ years.
• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing process, and/or electronics or chemical laboratory or clean room facilities.
• Familiarity with discrete components, timing components, and memory components.

Aufgaben

• Select, characterize, qualify, and release electronic components per standards.
• Create and release 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 investigations, and corrective actions with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Work with program managers and cross functional teams to ensure milestones are completed on time.
• Monitor parts from acquisition through manufacturing and resolve supplier-related problems.
• Collaborate in qualification audits for new suppliers to ensure GMP and quality standards are met.
• Evaluate suppliers’ internal functions to assess their performance and provide feedback.

Kenntnisse

Discrete components knowledge

Supplier quality

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science

Advanced degree in engineering or science

PhD with 0 years experience

Tools

PLM systems

DFMEA

PPAP

TMV

Jobbeschreibung

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 29 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

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 may include thefollowingand other duties may be assigned.

• Select,characterize,qualify, and releaseelectroniccomponentsaccording to company standards.

• Createandreleasecomponentspecifications, datasheets, and drawings for new product introductions (NPI).

• Drive Quality rigor for New Product Development decisions, Capability & Reliability with Suppliers.

• Leadfailure analysis, root cause investigation, and corrective actions for component-related issueswhile working withsuppliers,manufacturingand 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.

• Collaborateinqualification audits for new suppliers toensure good manufacturing practices (GMP) and quality standards are met.

• Evaluate suppliers’ internal functions to assess their overall performance and provide feedbackinassessment of their operation.

• Provide technical guidance and quality compliance for Supplier Quality engagement throughout the NPD lifecycle on newly qualified parts from NPD and implementstrategies for driving product quality and continuous improvement, ensuring purchased products and components are manufactured and qualified in accordancetoapplicable 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:

• 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

• Solid knowledge and experience on discrete components (e.g. capacitors and resistors), timing components (e.g. oscillators and RTC), and memory components (e.g. FRAM).
• Preferred education: BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science or related field.
• 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

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):$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, andSimple 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), andCapital 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.

If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) 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 Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic 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.