Senior Engineering Manager- Microelectronics Assembly

Medtronic•Tempe, AZ

5h•Onsite

About The Position

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 27 Jan 2026 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 Location: Tempe, AZ Onsite: 100% Lead Manufacturing Engineering for Printed Circuit Board Assembly, Wafer Dicing, and Die Pick and Place Operations. Strong focus on yield improvement, process capability, day to day sustaining of a 24/7 operation to ensure Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost objectives are consistently met. Senior Engineering Manager – Microelectronics Assembly 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 onsite 5 days a week as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. This role will lead the Operations Manufacturing Engineering team for the Tempe Campus manufacturing location. The manager will lead a team of engineers in day-to-day line support to ensure the on-time manufacturing of high reliability microelectronic circuits for implantable medical devices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Semiconductor Packing) or related technical field
A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience with 5+ years of managerial experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with 5+ years of managerial experience.

Nice To Haves

Medical Device Experience in ISO 13485
Lean or DRM Green Belt or higher
10+ years in semiconductor process/manufacturing, with 5+ years in leadership/management, especially in assembly/packaging
Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication, project management, process integration, yield improvement, SPC, and deep knowledge of unit processes (SMT Assembly, Chip and Wire Bonding, Molding)

Responsibilities

Daily Operations Oversight : Oversee 24/7 manufacturing/engineering operations within the packaging and test areas, ensuring alignment with production build plans and schedules.
Sustaining Engineering Leadership : Lead a team of sustaining engineers in resolving product and process issues, performing root cause analyses, and implementing long-term fixes and enhancements for released products.
Yield and Cost Improvement : Drive continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen) to enhance product yield, reduce manufacturing costs, and minimize scrap and rework.
Quality and Compliance : Establish and enforce procedures and processes that meet industry standards (ISO 13245), manage quality control, and ensure all documentation (BOMs, specifications, test plans) is accurate and compliant.
Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with R&D, Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to support new product introductions (NPI), manage change orders, and address component obsolescence issues.
Team Management and Development : Provide leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance to a diverse team of engineers and technicians, setting goals, coordinating workloads, and fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.
Data Analysis and Reporting : Utilize advanced data collection and statistical methods (e.g., SPC) to monitor process capabilities, track product health trends, and provide regular status reports to executive management.

Benefits

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values.
We recognize their contributions.
They share in the success they help to create.
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
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).