A Day in the Life

In this meaningful role as a Quality Engineer I supporting Cardiac Ablation Solutions (CAS), you will play a vital part in ensuring product quality, safety, and reliability through post-market activities. You will perform complaint investigations, partner closely with engineering teams to identify and escalate risk file signals, and support data-driven decisions that protect patients and clinicians.

This role supports the development and continuous improvement of procedures, processes, tools, and techniques used for product analysis and returned product evaluation. You will devise and implement inspection and testing methods for returned product, support test method validation efforts, and apply appropriate statistical methodologies to assess product performance and trends.

In addition, this position contributes to building organizational capability by providing training to technicians and strengthening consistent, compliant execution of quality practices-directly supporting patient safety and the CAS product lifecycle.

Job Description

In general, the following responsibilities apply for the Quality Engineer II role. This includes, but is not limited to the following:
• Perform complaint investigations for Cardiac Ablation Solutions products
• Collaborate with the engineering team to escalate risk file signals as appropriate.
• Provide support with the development of procedures, processes, tools, and techniques for performing product analysis.
• Devise and implement methods and procedures for inspection and testing of returned product.
• Support test method validation activities.
• Apply and understand statistical methodologies, as appropriate.
• Provide training to technicians.

Must Have - Minimum Requirements

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE, PLEASE BE SURE THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE EVIDENT ON YOUR RESUME
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline.

Nice to Have
• Medical device industry experience.
• Familiarity with these regulations: FDA 21 CFR Part 820, EU 217/745 (EU MDR).
• Familiarity with these standards: ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 60601.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) and Windows OS.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work cooperatively as part of a cross-functional team.

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.

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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):$66,400.00 - $99,600.00

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:

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