Medtronic

Engineering Program Manager

Medtronic$142K — $213K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of related experience OR Master's degree with 3+ years of related experience.
  • Preferred 7+ years in engineering, manufacturing, or technical program management.
  • Experience leading complex cross-functional engineering projects.
  • Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of FDA Quality System Regulations and ISO 13485.
  • Experience with manufacturing automation and process development.
  • PMP, Agile, or Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering programs for new product development and manufacturing readiness.
  • Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and budgets.
  • Guide engineering activities from concept through commercialization.
  • Ensure cross-functional collaboration to meet project deliverables.
  • Evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies and processes.
  • Support process development and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Monitor program performance and resolve technical challenges.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Tuition assistance and reimbursement.
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Employee Assistance Programs.
Full Job Description
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 14 Aug 2026

A Day in the Life

As an Engineering Program Manager within Medtronic's Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) team, you will lead cross-functional engineering programs that support the development, industrialization, and launch of innovative medical technologies. Working across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and external partners, you'll help transform new ideas into scalable manufacturing solutions that improve patient outcomes worldwide.

This is a fully onsite position based in Danvers, MA, where in-person collaboration is essential to supporting our AME development teams and delivering life-changing therapies.

Responsibilities may include:
  • Lead engineering programs supporting new product development, manufacturing readiness, and technology transfer.
  • Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, resources, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Guide engineering activities from concept through commercialization.
  • Partner cross-functionally to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives.
  • Evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies, processes, equipment, and engineering solutions.
  • Lead technical feasibility assessments and support process development and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure engineering documentation and technical quality requirements are maintained throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Coordinate activities with suppliers, consultants, and external partners to meet program objectives.
  • Monitor program performance, resolve technical challenges, and communicate progress to key stakeholders.
  • Mentor engineering talent and foster collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence.


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree with minimum of 5 years of related experience OR
  • Masters degree with a minimum of 3 years of related experience


Preferred Qualifications
  • 7+ years of engineering, manufacturing engineering, product development, or technical program management experience.
  • Experience leading complex cross-functional engineering projects.
  • Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience supporting medical device product development and commercialization.
  • Knowledge of Design Controls, FDA Quality System Regulations, ISO 13485, or other regulated product development frameworks.
  • Experience with manufacturing automation, process development, equipment validation, or Advanced Manufacturing Engineering.
  • Experience leading technology transfers, process scale-up, or manufacturing readiness initiatives.
  • PMP, Agile, Lean Six Sigma, or similar project management/process improvement certification.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven decision-making approach.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority and build strong cross-functional partnerships.


For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. A7 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.

Recruitment Fraud Alert

We are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind:

Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official [redacted].com email addresses.

Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate.

If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Medtronic, do not respond, click links, or open attachments.

If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at [redacted].

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):$142,400.00 - $213,600.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

U.S. Pay Transparency (for SIP, Commission, Hourly Direct, Interns, Executives)
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

Medtronic plc is an Irish-domiciled multinational medical device company that develops and manufactures medical device technologies and therapies to treat chronic diseases worldwide. Medtronic was founded in 1949 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as a medical equipment repair shop. Today, the company operates in more than 160 countries and employs over 90,000 people. Medtronic's primary products include implantable pacemakers and defibrillators, insulin pumps, spinal and neurostimulation devices, surgical tools, and patient monitoring systems. The company is committed to improving patient outcomes and expanding access to healthcare through innovative medical technologies.
Learn more about Medtronic
Size
95,000 employees
Market Cap
$102.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.8 billion
Founded
1949
5 Year Trend
+1.3%
Revenue
$27.9 billion
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