Flex: Process Engineering Tech

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 28 Jul 2026

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.

As a Process Engineer II in the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) Joining/Welding group at MECC, you will play a key role in developing, optimizing, and scaling the joining and welding processes that enable safe, reliable, and cost-effective medical device manufacturing for Medtronic's portfolio of cardiovascular and neurological products. You will collaborate closely with design engineering, operations, quality, and supplier partners to launch new products and continuously improve existing lines, with a focus on laser and resistance welding applications.

Design, develop, and qualify robust joining and welding processes (e.g., laser, resistance, micro-welding) for new and existing products, in alignment with AME's mission to lead process development for project launches.

Lead process improvement and cost-reduction projects using structured problem-solving and DMAIC principles to improve yield, throughput, and process capability.

Own critical welding process documentation, including control plans, process instructions, validation protocols/reports, and engineering change orders.

Partner with manufacturing representatives to transfer processes from development to production, ensuring smooth ramp-up, training, and long-term sustainability.

Characterize and optimize welding parameters through DOEs, capability studies, and data analysis, leveraging statistical tools to drive evidence-based decisions.

Collaborate with equipment vendors on specification, selection, installation, and qualification of welding and joining equipment and fixtures.

Support nonconformance investigations and CAPA activities related to welding/joining processes, driving root cause analysis and durable corrective actions.

Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and compliance with quality and regulatory requirements (including ISO 13485 and FDA expectations).

Experience in a manufacturing, process, or advanced manufacturing engineering role supporting production processes.

Hands-on experience with at least one of the following: laser welding, resistance welding, micro-joining, or similar thermal joining processes.

Demonstrated experience applying structured problem-solving (e.g., DMAIC, root cause analysis, 5 Whys, fishbone).

Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications, and to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a regulated environment.

Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, automotive, or other highly regulated industries.

Prior work with laser systems, welding equipment, or automated joining cells, including equipment selection and qualification.

Knowledge of design for manufacturability (DFM), design of experiments (DOE), and statistical analysis tools (Minitab or similar).

Familiarity with quality systems and regulations (ISO 13485, FDA QSR, GMP).

Experience supporting new product introductions and transferring processes from development to production.

Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or formal continuous improvement programs (Green Belt or higher preferred).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: 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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They share in the success they help to create. 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).

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).

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).

Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. 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.

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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.

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