Senior Process Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing Team

MIV Medtronic Interventional Vascular Inc; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking a Senior Process Engineer in AME to develop, optimize, and validate manufacturing processes for medical technologies. You will lead process design, equipment selection, and scalable production, partnering with R&D, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain to support new product introductions and commercialization.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with several years of related experience (or an advanced degree) and a strong background in process validation, SPC/DOE, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years related experience or advanced degree with 2+ years related experience.
• Experience in medical device or regulated environments is preferred.
• Strong data analysis and problem solving skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, optimization, and validation of manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
• Drive process design, equipment selection, and layout for scalable production.
• Partner with R&D, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain to support NPI and commercialization.
• Identify automation opportunities and transition to automated solutions.
• Develop process controls using statistical methods and lead validation activities.

Skills

Manufacturing process development

Process optimization

Process validation

Lean Six Sigma

Automation

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

SPC

DOE

IQ/OQ/PQ

Job description

About Medtronic

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 3 Sep 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

As a Senior Process Engineer on the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) team, you will play a critical role in developing and optimizing manufacturing processes that bring life-saving medical technologies to patients around the world. This role offers the opportunity to influence new product introduction (NPI), drive process innovation, and partner cross-functionally to scale manufacturing in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment. At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges in a manufacturing environment are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 5 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.

In this role, you will:

• Lead development, optimization, and validation of manufacturing processes for new and existing products
• Drive process design, equipment selection, and layout to ensure efficient, scalable production
• Partner with R&D, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain to support new product introduction (NPI) and commercialization
• Identify and execute automation opportunities, including transitioning manual processes to automated solutions
• Develop and implement process controls using statistical methods (SPC, DOE, capability analysis)
• Lead process validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) and ensure compliance with regulatory standards (FDA, ISO)
• Investigate process issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable corrective actions
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and cross-functional team members
• Contribute to strategic AME roadmaps aligned to business and site goals

Must Have:

• Bachelors Degree with a minimum of 4 years related experience OR Advanced Degree with 2 years of related work experience

Nice to Have:

• Experience in medical device or other regulated manufacturing environments
• Strong background in automation, equipment integration, or advanced manufacturing technologies
• Experience with plastics processing (injection molding, extrusion) or complex assembly processes
• Demonstrated success supporting NPI and process scale-up
• Knowledge of process validation, risk management (FMEA), and quality systems
• Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent continuous improvement experience
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving 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.

Salary

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 pertain solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

Benefits

• 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.

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.

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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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. 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.