Senior Process Engineer

MED Medtronic Inc; Brooklyn Center (MN); On-site; USD 103,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition assistance

Well-being program

Job summary

Medtronic plc is seeking a Sr Process Engineer to lead development of manufacturing processes and battery designs for new product development at MECC for the Cardiac Rhythm Management line. The role supports on-site collaboration with a minimum four days in the office, with travel under 10%.

The position emphasizes cross-functional work with Design, Operations, Quality, and Reliability to ensure regulatory compliance and optimize production performance.

Qualifications

• Requires a Baccalaureate degree AND minimum of 4 years of relevant experience OR advanced degree with reduced experience.
• Experience in battery development/manufacturing within a regulated industry is preferred.
• Experience with predictive modeling and design of experiments software is valued (JMP, Minitab, MATLAB or Six Sigma).

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing processes for batteries in a regulated setting and define product design requirements.
• Design, develop, analyze, and troubleshoot during product development to optimize production yields.
• Run experiments with statistical analysis to support rapid learning cycles.
• Drive innovation and optimization of manufacturing concepts for transfer to production.
• Plan and execute process validation (OQ/PQ) and process release activities.
• Assist with scope, schedule, and budget to meet project goals.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Process development

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

JMP

Minitab

MATLAB

Job description

A Day in the Life

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 2 Nov 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. The Sr Process Engineer will lead the development of manufacturing processes and battery designs for New Product Development at the Medtronic Energy and Component Center (MECC) for the Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) business. MECC supports the design, development, and production of 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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with cross-functional teams including Design, Operations, Quality, and Reliability to develop processes for batteries in a regulated industry; create design and requirements for products
• Design, develop, analyze, troubleshoot and provide technical skills during product development; meet quality standards with capable processes to optimize production efficiencies and yields
• Run experiments with statistical analysis to support fast learning cycles
• Drive the innovation, development and optimization of new manufacturing concepts, processes and procedures for transfer to manufacturing operations
• Plan and execute process validation: characterization, OQ/PQ, TMVs and process release activities
• Assist with scope, schedule and budget to plan and execute work accordingly
• Develop manufacturing equipment by creating requirements and interfacing with supplier during equipment design and build; familiar with FAT/SAT/IQ
• Develop manufacturing processes that are applicable to statistical process control and may develop those techniques including the measurement systems
• Ensure processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in battery development/manufacturing within a regulated industry
• Experience in new product development including design for reliability and manufacturing (DRM)
• Experience with predictive modeling and experimental design software including: JMP, Minitab, and MATLAB DRM or Six Sigma certification

Required Qualifications

• Requires a Baccalaureate degree AND minimum of 4 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience OR PhD with 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

• Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$103,200.00 - $154,800.00
• 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).
• 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, and 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), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
• Regular employees are those that 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

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.

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.

E-Verify Program

For further information about the E‑Verify program, please click here. This employer participates in the federal E‑Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

Company Culture and Mission

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. 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.