Senior Engineering Manager- Microelectronics Assembly

Medtronic • Tempe, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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, and 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), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees