Sr Engineering Manager

Medtronic•Tempe, AZ

2d•$171,200 - $256,800•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 environment reflecting the company’s position in medical devices. The role develops and implements strategies aligned with business, innovation, and future talent needs, drawing on forward-looking industry trends in final-device and electronics-focused test engineering. The manager will lead approximately 15 engineers supporting product development and other project work for Cardiac, Neuromodulation, and other implantable medical applications, while advancing functional excellence. The role manages the final product test engineering function, covering both engineering development and ongoing production support, and works across teams to shape organizational strategy, objectives, and long-range goals. The position is based at the Tempe, Arizona location. It is eligible for a short-term incentive plan. The listed U.S. salary range, excluding Puerto Rico and certain California locations, is $171,200–$256,800.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
Either 7 years of relevant experience in Test Engineering or Product Development and 5 or more years of managerial experience, or an advanced degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience and 5 or more years of managerial experience.

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 associated with 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.
Previous knowledge of medical device quality systems and regulatory requirements.
Experience with Design for Six Sigma methodologies and ability to instill related thinking and approaches within a team.

Responsibilities

Recruit, hire, and supervise staff; deploy them appropriately across project portfolios and develop talent in anticipation of future 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 functional area, including engineering development and ongoing production support.
Control the budget while driving improved efficiency.
Assist with management of 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 about ongoing operations or process and program changes.
Influence the development of organizational objectives and long-range goals.