Engineering Manager

Medtronic • Tempe, AZ

7d • $142,400 - $213,600 • Onsite

About The Position

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 At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working onsite 5 days a week as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. The Medtronic Tempe Campus in Arizona is looking for an Engineering Manager to join the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) team, leading the development of semiconductor equipment and manufacturing technologies for new and released products. The Engineering Manager will lead the Process Development team in developing and transferring to manufacturing leading edge technologies that will enable and enhance next-generation products. The ideal candidate will have a passion for leadership, innovation and the development of new processes that benefit the patients we serve and support Medtronic’s Mission to Alleviate Pain, Restore Health and Extend Life. The Engineering Manager will have both functional management and project management responsibilities for equipment and process development of semiconductor manufacturing technologies. Functional management focus will include, but not be limited to team members’ personal and career development, providing guidance and tools to enable the team’s success, focusing on operational excellence of the team’s work, and providing input to the AME organization’s long-term strategy. Project management focus will include, but not be limited to leading a cross-site, cross-functional team, creating development schedules and managing the execution of work to meet timelines.

Requirements

• Requires a Baccalaureate degree (or for degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree which satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)( 4)(iii)(A).
• A minimum of 5 years relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years prior relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

• Process or Product Development Experience
• Experience with Process Validation or Design Control processes and regulations
• Demonstrated project management experience
• Experience with DRM / DFSS, Lean Sigma, or Green/Black Belt Lean Sigma
• Medical device manufacturing regulations and controls
• Proficient in use of Microsoft office products for means of creating and conveying technical information and presentations.
• Knowledge of DOE, statistical analysis methods and data analysis tools (Minitab, JMP, etc.).
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Experience with semiconductor manufacturing
• Exposure to microfabrication/MEMS processes including photolithography, thin-film deposition, and patterning techniques
• Experience in developing a process from concept to transfer in manufacturing and/or experience working in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Leads the development of new technologies / processes from initial scouting through process development, validation and manufacturing release
• Leads a direct team of Process Engineers and Technicians through coaching, leadership support and management of performance expectations
• Supports and drives a culture of safety, open communication, collaboration and ethical behavior
• Sets team performance expectations and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and drives accountability that aligns with organizational strategy to deliver on business and project goals
• Monitors team performance and implements standards, metrics and systems to improve operational excellence
• Develops and manages schedules and systems to monitor progress of process development and mechanical design projects
• Communicates with internal and external stakeholders on project progress, risks and needs
• Supports and drives a culture of DRM and significant technical rigor
• Works closely with Product Development teams, Manufacturing Operations and business partners to drive and integrate DRM principles resulting in robust processes
• Works closely with Manufacturing Operations teams to ensure voice of customer and operations needs are met before transfer to manufacturing
• Identifies, develops and evaluates talent pursuant to exceeding business objectives and establishing a pipeline for sustained success

Benefits

• 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
• 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)
• Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal