Senior Product Analysis Engineer - Plainfield, IN

Medtronic•Plainfield, IN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Product Analysis Engineer works in Medtronic’s Product Analysis function, supporting post-market investigation and technical evaluation of returned medical devices associated with customer complaints. The role performs hands-on analysis and troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems, interprets technical documentation, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to support product quality, manufacturing operations, and continuous improvement. It also supports departmental objectives, performance metrics, and engagement with global stakeholders. The position is based in Plainfield, Indiana, follows an onsite work model, and may require up to 10% travel to support business needs, cross-functional initiatives, or site collaboration activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 4 or more years of engineering experience, or a master’s degree and 2 or more years of engineering experience, or a Ph.D.
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

Experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems and performing failure analysis, root-cause investigations, returned-product evaluations, and customer-complaint investigations, including driving effective CAPA activities in a regulated environment.
Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, engineering specifications, and manufacturing documentation to support product quality, reliability, and manufacturing issue resolution.
Hands-on experience with electronics manufacturing processes, including hand-soldering, surface-mount technology (SMT), and fine-pitch electronic assemblies.
Ability to identify and implement product, process, and test-method improvements through data-driven analysis, continuous improvement initiatives, and cross-functional problem solving.
Experience collaborating with global cross-functional teams, suppliers, contract manufacturers, and external stakeholders within established quality systems and regulatory requirements.
Working knowledge of analysis using multimeters, oscilloscopes, X-ray, measuring devices, and visual inspection.

Responsibilities

Investigate returned products and customer complaints to identify failure modes, determine root cause, and document findings.
Perform mechanical, electrical, and electronic troubleshooting.
Analyze technical drawings, schematics, specifications, and manufacturing documentation to support product investigations.
Execute hand-soldering and rework activities on surface-mount technology (SMT) and fine-pitch electronic assemblies as needed for analysis.
Support production engineering activities related to testing methods, device specifications, and manufacturing process improvements.
Evaluate supplier-related product issues and support implementation of engineering changes affecting production and product performance.
Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, Research & Development, and global business partners to resolve technical issues and drive corrective actions.
Monitor departmental metrics, maintain investigation throughput, and identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and product performance.

Benefits

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/reimbursement
Global well-being program
Incentive plans
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)
Short-term incentive under the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)