We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 21 Jun 2025

 

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

Begin an impactful career at Medtronic's North Haven, CT site as an Entry-Level Quality Engineer. In this exciting role, you will support the Quality Management System (QMS) that underpins the entire site’s operations.  This position offers the opportunity to develop foundational experience in quality engineering while contributing to the production of life-saving medical devices.

 

As part of a dynamic and collaborative team, you will engage in a variety of standard quality engineering responsibilities, including CAPA support, internal audits, risk assessments, and process validations. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and maintain the high standards of product quality and patient safety that define Medtronic’s mission.

 

Key Responsibilities:

·       Support the development, validation, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment and tooling to meet quality and regulatory requirements.

·       Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) for process deviations and non-conformances.

·       Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, R&D, and regulatory affairs, to enhance product quality and process efficiency.

·       Assist in designing and executing test methods for mechanical components and systems to ensure compliance with Medtronic’s quality standards.

·       Participate in risk management activities, such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for equipment and tooling.

·       Support equipment qualification and validation activities, including Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ).

·       Ensure adherence to FDA, ISO 13485, and other relevant regulatory and quality system requirements.

·       Document and analyze quality data to drive process improvements and operational excellence.

 

Must Have: Minimum Qualifications

 

·       Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

Nice to Have: Preferred Qualifications

 

·       Internship or co-op experience in a medical device, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing environment.

·       Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and process improvement methodologies.

·       Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and regulatory compliance.

·       Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

·       Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

·       Basic knowledge of quality systems, statistical analysis, and process validation.

·       Effective communication skills for documentation, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration.

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.

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):$64,800.00 - $97,200.00

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, and 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), and 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

About Medtronic

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.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.

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.