Medtronic

Sr. Materials Engineer - Extrusion

Medtronic$108K — $163K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Mechanical, Materials, or Plastics Engineering or related field
  • 2+ years of experience as a materials or extrusion process engineer
  • Proficiency in ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and cGMP standards
  • Experience in DOE, SPC, FMEA, QSR, and technical writing
  • Skilled in Test Method Validation and polymer rheological characterization
  • Hands-on experience with mechanical and chemical property testing of polymers
  • Familiar with the DMAIC process for root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop processes for extruded catheter sub-assemblies
  • Conduct polymer rheological characterization to streamline material selection
  • Coordinate mechanical and chemical property testing using design software
  • Implement equipment qualifications for new and existing products
  • Ensure accuracy and compliance in Test Method Validation activities
  • Identify and resolve extrusion-related concerns during development runs
  • Collaborate with international customers on process modifications.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life and long-term disability insurance
  • Tuition assistance and reimbursement program
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Employee stock purchase plan and assistance programs.
Full Job Description
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 14 Aug 2026

Position Description:

Responsible for process design, development, and material selection to support new and improved extruded catheter sub-assemblies; perform and maintain polymer rheological characterization program to shorten material selection process and benchmark melt properties; coordinate Mechanical as well as Chemical property testing of polymer through the use of design software to include SolidWorks, etc.; order, implement and perform installation qualification (IQ), operational qualification (OQ) and performance qualification (PQ) on new equipment, new products and existing product changes for tooling design and development; execute Test Method Validation (TMV) activities for extrusion processes, ensuring accuracy, repeatability, and compliance with industry standards; review new applications to leverage existing technologies; provide Process Engineering support and direction for development runs and potential problems for manufacturing of medical devices; present extrusion concerns at Material Review Board meetings; deploy Lean Six Sigma methodology using methods including Design of Experiments (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), and FDA Quality System Regulations (QSR) to solve and implement production improvement projects in extrusion; perform data analysis with Minitab; author and institute written technical specifications through document control systems for new and existing process, as required under ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP); collaborate with Quality and leveraging DMAIC process in root cause investigation and implement corrective actions for customer complaints; and collaborate with overseas customers regarding process changes. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. #LI-DNI.

Basic Qualifications:

Requires a Master's degree in Mechanical, Materials, or Plastics Engineering or related engineering field and two (2) years of experience as a materials or extrusion process engineer or related occupation. Must possess at least two (2) years of experience with each of the following: Extrusion process and project engineering; ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and cGMP; DOE, SPC, FMEA, QSR, IQ/OQ/PQ, and technical writing; Test Method Validation; polymer rheological characterization; Mechanical & Chemical property testing of polymer; and DMAIC process, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective action.

Salary: $108,800 to $163,200 per year

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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