Process Engineer II
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. Onsite: 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 a minimum of 5 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.
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).
- 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
- 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).
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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
