Senior Electronic Component Development Engineer (Supplier Quality)

Medtronic•Tempe, AZ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Medtronic is hiring a Senior Electronic Component Development Engineer for its Supplier Quality team at its Tempe, Arizona campus. The role supports technology development for circuit boards used in CRM and Neuro implantable products, as well as wafers and services for other operating units. The position is onsite five days per week and involves working with engineers, technicians, contractors, suppliers, and cross-functional teams. The engineer will characterize, qualify, and release electronic components; create specifications and related documentation for new product introductions; and guide supplier quality through the new product development lifecycle. The role also addresses component failures and supplier issues, supports supplier qualification and performance assessment, evaluates alternate components, and defines receiving inspection and test-method validation requirements.

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 one of those fields and at least 2 years of relevant work experience; OR a PhD with no relevant experience required.
Experience in semiconductor manufacturing processes and/or electronics or chemical laboratory or clean-room facilities.
For bachelor's degrees earned outside the United States, a degree that satisfies 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 RTCs, and memory components such as FRAM.
Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, chemical engineering, materials 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 about 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 for new product development decisions, supplier capability, and reliability.
Lead failure analysis, root-cause investigations, and corrective actions for component-related issues, working with suppliers, manufacturing, and quality teams.
Work with program managers and cross-functional design, process, test, and reliability teams to complete project milestones efficiently and on time.
Monitor parts from acquisition through the manufacturing cycle and communicate and resolve supplier-related problems.
Collaborate in qualification audits for new suppliers to assess good manufacturing practices and quality standards.
Evaluate suppliers' internal functions and provide feedback on their operations and performance.
Provide technical guidance and quality-compliance support for Supplier Quality engagement throughout the NPD lifecycle for newly qualified parts.
Implement strategies for product quality and continuous improvement, ensuring purchased products and components meet applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer requirements.
Evaluate alternate and second-source components to mitigate supply-chain risks.
Define receiving inspection requirements and validate test methods for internal Medtronic test methods.