Senior Electronic Component Development Engineer (Supplier Quality)
About The Position
Medtronic is hiring a Senior Electronic Component Development Engineer for its technology development center in Tempe, Arizona. The role supports the design, manufacture, and testing of circuit boards for CRM and Neuro implantable products, as well as wafers and services for products in other operating units. The position works onsite five days per week with engineers, technicians, contractors, and cross-functional teams. The engineer characterizes, qualifies, and releases electronic components; creates specifications, datasheets, and drawings for new product introductions; and drives supplier quality, capability, and reliability. The role includes leading component failure analysis and corrective actions, monitoring parts through the manufacturing cycle, assessing and qualifying suppliers, evaluating alternate sources, and defining receiving-inspection requirements and test-method validation. The position provides technical guidance and quality-compliance support across the new product development lifecycle to ensure purchased components meet applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer requirements. The role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a technical field plus at least four years of relevant engineering and/or quality experience; an advanced degree plus at least two years; or a PhD with no required relevant experience. Experience in semiconductor manufacturing processes and/or electronics or chemical laboratory or clean room facilities is required. The listed U.S. salary range is $99,200 to $148,800, and the position is eligible for the Medtronic Incentive Plan. The role is onsite in Tempe, Arizona, five days per week.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a technical field and at least 4 years of work experience in engineering and/or quality; OR an advanced degree in engineering, science, or a technical field and at least 2 years of work experience in engineering and/or quality; OR a PhD with 0 years of relevant experience.
- Experience in semiconductor manufacturing processes and/or electronics or chemical laboratory or clean room facilities.
- For baccalaureate degrees earned outside the United States, a degree satisfying the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
Nice To Haves
- Solid knowledge and experience with discrete components such as capacitors and resistors, timing components such as oscillators and RTC, and memory components such as FRAM.
- Preferred education: BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or a related field.
- Familiarity with PLM systems and engineering processes such as DFMEA, PPAP, and TMV.
- Professional certifications such as CQE, lead auditor, Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt, or PMP.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, including supplier discussions on quality agreements.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Responsibilities
- Characterize, qualify, and release electronic components according to company standards.
- Create and release component specifications, datasheets, and drawings for new product introductions.
- Drive quality rigor in new product development decisions, including supplier capability and reliability.
- Lead failure analysis, root-cause investigations, and corrective actions for component-related issues, coordinating with suppliers, manufacturing, and quality teams.
- Work with program managers and cross-functional design, process, test, and reliability engineers to complete project milestones efficiently and on time.
- Monitor parts from acquisition through the manufacturing cycle and communicate and resolve supplier-related problems.
- Collaborate on qualification audits for new suppliers to assess good manufacturing practices and quality standards.
- Evaluate suppliers’ internal functions and overall performance, and provide assessment feedback.
- Provide technical guidance and supplier-quality compliance throughout the new product development lifecycle for newly qualified parts, and implement strategies for product quality and continuous improvement.
- Ensure purchased products and components are manufactured and qualified in accordance with applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer requirements.
- Evaluate alternate and second-source components to mitigate supply-chain risks.
- Define receiving-inspection requirements as needed and validate associated internal Medtronic test methods.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Health Savings Account.
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account.
- Life insurance.
- Long-term disability leave.
- Dependent daycare spending account.
- Tuition assistance or reimbursement.
- Simple Steps global well-being program.
- Incentive plans, including the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
- 401(k) plan with 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
Senior
