Medtronic
Process Engineer II
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, United States of America · Mid · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$84k-$126kDetected 12 hours ago
Data AnalysisStatisticsProcess ImprovementGMPFDA RegulatoryMedical DevicesCommunicationCollaboration
About the role
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Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and qualify robust joining and welding processes (e.g., laser, resistance, micro‑welding) for new and existing products, in alignment with AME's mission to lead process development for project launches.
- Lead process improvement and cost‑reduction projects using structured problem‑solving and DMAIC principles to improve yield, throughput, and process capability.
- Own critical welding process documentation, including control plans, process instructions, validation protocols/reports, and engineering change orders.
- Partner with manufacturing representatives to transfer processes from development to production, ensuring smooth ramp‑up, training, and long‑term sustainability.
- Characterize and optimize welding parameters through DOEs, capability studies, and data analysis, leveraging statistical tools to drive evidence‑based decisions.
- Collaborate with equipment vendors on specification, selection, installation, and qualification of welding and joining equipment and fixtures.
- Support nonconformance investigations and CAPA activities related to welding/joining processes, driving root cause analysis and durable corrective actions.
- You will collaborate closely with design engineering, operations, quality, and supplier partners to launch new products and continuously improve existing lines, with a focus on laser and resistance welding applications.
Requirements
- Requires a Baccalaureate degree and minimum of 2 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 0 years relevant experience.
- To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile.
- 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.
Nice to have
- Experience in a manufacturing, process, or advanced manufacturing engineering role supporting production processes.
- Hands‑on experience with at least one of the following: laser welding, resistance welding, micro‑joining, or similar thermal joining processes.
- Demonstrated experience applying structured problem‑solving (e.g., DMAIC, root cause analysis, 5 Whys, fishbone).
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications, and to work effectively with cross‑functional teams in a regulated environment.
- Prior work with laser systems, welding equipment, or automated joining cells, including equipment selection and qualification.
- Familiarity with quality systems and regulations (ISO 13485, FDA QSR, GMP).
- Experience supporting new product introductions and transferring processes from development to production.
- Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or formal continuous improvement programs (Green Belt or higher preferred).
Compensation
- and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
Benefits
- 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.
Equal opportunity
- 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.
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