Equipment Engineer II

Medtronic • Danvers, MA

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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 In this role, you will support new product and equipment development, process improvements, and manufacturing capability expansion. You will collaborate with internal teams across R&D, manufacturing, quality, and global partners as well as with external suppliers. Key responsibilities include: Equipment & Fixturing Determine manufacturing requirements and specify equipment and fixturing needs. Collaborate with suppliers on equipment and fixture design when needed. Coordinate materials, equipment, and tooling with external vendors. Qualification & Validation Develop and execute plans for equipment qualification and process validation. Evaluate process repeatability, stability, and compliance with GMPs and internal standards. Continuous Improvement & Cost Optimization Improve manufacturing methods to enhance product performance and reduce cost. Apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to identify and implement process improvements. Work with upstream and downstream partners to strengthen process reliability. Work Design, Layout, and Product Flow Use Lean Manufacturing principles to recommend efficient manufacturing layouts. Support staffing level recommendations and optimize production flow. Documentation & Protocols Develop and maintain engineering protocols, reports, work instructions, and manufacturing procedures. Ensure documentation accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance. Project & Cross-Functional Collaboration Deliver on project milestones and participate in cross-functional assignments. Communicate with internal stakeholders regularly and effectively. Set and manage objectives within your areas of responsibility. Provide mentorship or support to less experienced engineers when appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree with a minimum of 2 years related experience OR Advanced Degree with 0 years of related work experience
• Generate 3D CAD models (SolidWorks preferred).
• Use statistical tools and methodologies for analysis and improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Experience identifying, evaluating, and procuring equipment or vendor management.
• SolidWorks proficiency and strong skills in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of statistics, DOE, or statistical software (e.g., Minitab).
• Experience in a regulated industry (medical device, pharma, biotech).
• Experience with process or equipment validation.

Responsibilities

• Determine manufacturing requirements and specify equipment and fixturing needs.
• Collaborate with suppliers on equipment and fixture design when needed.
• Coordinate materials, equipment, and tooling with external vendors.
• Develop and execute plans for equipment qualification and process validation.
• Evaluate process repeatability, stability, and compliance with GMPs and internal standards.
• Improve manufacturing methods to enhance product performance and reduce cost.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to identify and implement process improvements.
• Work with upstream and downstream partners to strengthen process reliability.
• Use Lean Manufacturing principles to recommend efficient manufacturing layouts.
• Support staffing level recommendations and optimize production flow.
• Develop and maintain engineering protocols, reports, work instructions, and manufacturing procedures.
• Ensure documentation accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
• Deliver on project milestones and participate in cross-functional assignments.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders regularly and effectively.
• Set and manage objectives within your areas of responsibility.
• Provide mentorship or support to less experienced engineers when appropriate.

Benefits

• Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
• We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
• 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).

What This Job Offers

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