We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 20 Jun 2025

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

Careers that Change Lives

The working location for this role is the Medtronic facility located in Tempe, Arizona; however, the individual may also work from another US-based Medtronic facility. Additional work locations may include:

• Minneapolis, Minnesota; North Haven, Connecticut; Galway, Ireland

At Medtronic, we value what makes you unique. Be part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations. We are looking for an Engineering Director to lead and transform and automate manual Test and Visual Inspection solutions across Medtronic global manufacturing enterprise. This role is critical in driving harmonized strategies that enhance manufacturing equipment and test and inspection solution design, development, and integration.

A Day in the Life

• Lead a team of SMEs in Automated Test and Inspection (MTI) Manufacturing Equipment and Solution Design, Development, and Integration, delivering strategies and systems that align with Medtronic's vision.

• Partner with manufacturing sites to implement Automated Test and Inspection Strategies, ensuring quality and reliability of test data.

• Develop external partnerships to foster innovation in Automated Test and Inspection Systems, driving cost efficiency and productivity.

• Oversee the design and development of new manufacturing equipment and automated test and inspection solutions, ensuring seamless integration and functionality within existing systems.

• Guide the conceptualization and development of new methodologies, materials, and machines for automated test and inspection solutions, from initial design through to successful integration and deployment.

Automated Test and Visual Inspection Specific Job Accountabilities:

• Shape and transform future Automated Test and Inspection systems to improve financial efficiency, product capability, process control, and reliability.

• Monitor and evaluate technical quality assurance, control systems, and standards to ensure excellence in materials and techniques.

• Direct feasibility studies and documentation maintenance through Program Management and project teams throughout all phases of research and development.

• Coordinate with outside suppliers and consultants to ensure timely delivery and integration of innovative solutions.

People Management Functional Career Stream:

• Lead a cross-functional department comprised of multiple project leaders and subject matters expert teams, providing visionary leadership and strategic direction.

• Focus on developing and nurturing talent, fostering an environment of engagement and inclusion.

• Mentor and coach staff to exceed performance expectations, guiding their professional development and aligning goals with departmental objectives.

Differentiating Factors:

• Leadership: Inspire and motivate teams to achieve strategic goals and drive innovation across the organization.

• Organizational Impact: Develop and implement strategies that significantly impact the financial performance, employee engagement, and public image of the operational unit and the company.

• Innovation and Complexity: Lead the development of innovative solutions to complex, undefined problems, encouraging a culture of best practices and continuous improvement.

• Communication and Influence: Cultivate long-term strategic relationships and alliances, effectively influencing and negotiating across functions and businesses to achieve common objectives.

• Talent Management: Strategically manage workforce planning and development, authorizing key decisions related to hiring, promotions, and rewards to align with business outcomes.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Requires a Baccalaureate degree (or equivalent for degrees earned outside of the United States) and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience with 7+ years of managerial experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with 7+ years of managerial experience.

• Mastery level knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline, with broad understanding of other areas within the job function.

• Strong management and leadership skills to oversee multiple job areas and drive strategic initiatives.

• Ability to develop long-term strategic relationships and alliances with key internal and external stakeholders.

• Comfortable with Project Management principles, concepts, practices, and standards including various methodologies.

Nice To Have: Competencies & Traits

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.

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):$194,400.00 - $291,600.00This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan.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

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.

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.