Engineering Program Manager

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 14 Aug 2026

Careers that change lives start here. 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.

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. § 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.

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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):$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.

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