Process Engineer II

Medtronic•Brooklyn Center, MN

21h•$84,000 - $126,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Requires a Baccalaureate degree and minimum of 2 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 0 years relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

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).

Responsibilities

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).