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Careers That Change Lives

Medtronic Diabetes Group Research and Development department is looking for a Senior Sustaining Electrical Engineer. In this exciting role you will support all sustaining activities for the Pump and Sensors products. This will include EOL, creation and support of test fixtures, and support for manufacturing and production issues. To be successful in this role you must have a good working knowledge of PCB design, layout and manufacturing processes as well as understand PCB assembly line operation, optimization and troubleshooting. You will collaborate with Medtronic Engineering, Quality Assurance and CMs to optimize high volume designs for exceptional quality, low cost and efficient production.  You will participate in DFM/DFA reviews to ensure that designs are implemented in a way that is consistent with CM capabilities and are producible with high yields. 

DIABETES OPERATING UNIT 

The Diabetes Operating Unit focuses on improving the lives of those within the global diabetes community. As a business, we strive to empower people with diabetes to live life on their terms by delivering innovation that truly matters and providing support in the ways they need it. We’re committed to meeting people with diabetes where they are in their journey, always with an aim to make their lives easier. Our portfolio of innovative solutions are designed to provide customers greater freedom and better health, helping them achieve better glucose​ control, while spending less time managing their disease.  

A career at Medtronic is like no other. We’re purposeful. We’re committed. And we’re driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life for millions of people worldwide. 

A Day in the Life

Responsibilities may include the following other duties as needed:

  •          Proficiency identifying and implementing alternate source electronic component solutions and/or circuit design changes necessary to address design improvement, obsolescence, supply chain easement, etc, of released products
  •          Experience performing tests and debug of different products, at the circuit board level (majority are hands on)
  •          Contributes to and leads development of electrical test systems for Failure Analysis
  •          Development of processes to troubleshoot products
  •          Supports CAPAs, cost reduction, EOL and continuous improvement of products.
  •          Support Manufacturing in troubleshooting operations involving medical devices through assembly and test
  •          Provide technical assistance to other functional departments such as Product Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Quality, Reliability and Manufacturing
  •          Act as an interface between PCBA Contract Manufacturers and Medtronic functional groups to schedule, coordinate and meet design objectives and required project timelines for EOL projects
  •          Work directly with CMs and their suppliers to resolve project related issues and review changes
  •          Coordinate with cross-functional organizations (Program Office, Quality, Regulatory, etc) to prioritize, plan and execute key CM initiatives
  •          Collaborate with manufacturing, operations and engineering functions to troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing issues, and facilitate transition of manufacturing activities to the operations group.
  •          Provide guidance to engineering on design concepts and specifications that best utilize CM equipment and manufacturing techniques.
  •          Assist suppliers with manufacturing process and tooling development
  •          Assist engineering with design releases
  •          Comply with all standards and exercise regulatory compliance requirements such as FDA QSR and ISO 13485
  •          Review manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, machining and material handling.
  •          Review arrangement of machines within plant facilities to ensure most efficient and productive layout.
  •          Assist the Quality Assurance team with CM inquiries, audits, FAs and corrective/preventive action activities.
  •          Ensure CM processes and procedures comply with applicable regulations.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile.

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or other science related discipline with 4+ years of engineering, product development or R&D experience

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Advanced Degree in Engineering or other science related discipline with 2+ years of engineering, product development or R&D experience

 Nice to Have

  •          8+ years of electrical engineering experience
  •          5+ years experience in project management of PCBA Contract Manufacturing
  •          Strong communication skills
  •          Background in medical device industry
  •          Previous experience with EOL or sustaining activities
  •          Solid understanding of PCB schematic capture, layout, materials and board stackups.
  •          Strong background in high volume PCB assembly line processes and operations.
  •          Experience user of Microsoft Office tools including Project.
  •          Experience using document control software such as Agile.
  •          Experience with regulated manufacturing industries.
  •          Working knowledge of Altium CAD design suite
  •          Lean Six Sigma experience.

About Medtronic
Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life.  We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.

Physical Job Requirements
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. (ADA-United States of America)

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. Learn more about our benefits here 

 

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan.  Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) on page 6 here. 

 

The provided base salary range is used nationally (except in certain CA locations). The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc.  ​  

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