Sr Engineering Manager

Medtronic • Tempe, AZ

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Medtronic’s Microelectronic Solutions location in Tempe, Arizona, is seeking a Sr Test Engineering Manager to develop and lead a highly effective team and support a workplace that reflects the company’s standing in medical technology. The role develops and implements strategies aligned with business, innovation, and future talent needs, informed by industry trends in final-device and electronics-focused test engineering.

The manager leads approximately 15 engineers supporting product development and other projects for cardiac, neuromodulation, and other implantable medical applications, while advancing functional excellence. The position manages the final product test engineering function across engineering development and ongoing production support, and contributes to project delivery, budget management, organizational strategy, and long-range goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, plus 7 years of relevant experience in Test Engineering or Product Development and 5 or more years of managerial experience; or an advanced degree, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and 5 or more years of managerial experience.
• Ability to lead a team supporting product development and projects involving cardiac, neuromodulation, and other implantable medical applications.
• Experience managing final product test engineering across engineering development and production support.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree with 7 years of experience in Test Engineering, Medical Device Test Management, Quality, Reliability Management, and/or Product Development Management, and 5 years of experience providing work direction and/or leadership to people and teams.
• Strong knowledge of electronics manufacturing, especially electrical-circuit test development processes, including hardware and software development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Leadership skills involving influence management.
• Ability to inspire, train, facilitate, and lead.
• Medical device manufacturing and operations experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a highly cross-linked technical work environment.
• Experience in a highly regulated environment, including knowledge of FDA regulations, QSR, ISO standards, and related regulations.
• Knowledge of medical device quality systems and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with Design for Six Sigma methodologies and the ability to instill related thinking and approaches within a team.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, supervise, and appropriately deploy staff across project portfolios, developing talent ahead of organizational needs.
• Lead individual development planning and training plans to build a high-performing test organization.
• Provide technical mentoring and facilitate training to maintain high technical competency.
• Manage the final product test engineering function, including engineering development and ongoing production support.
• Manage the budget while driving improved efficiency.
• Assist with managing project deliverables associated with the test engineering team.
• Work with cross-functional teams within and beyond Test Engineering to drive the organization’s strategic direction.
• Lead briefings and meetings with internal and/or external contacts at various organizational levels regarding ongoing operations or process and program changes.
• Influence the development of organizational objectives and long-range goals.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and flexible benefits package.
• Short-term incentive plan (Medtronic Incentive Plan).
• 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 (Simple Steps).
• 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 for Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior