Sustaining Engineer II – Perfusion Systems (Finance)

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 30 May 2025

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
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 30 May 2025.

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the boundaries of what technology can do to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. That mindset makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

Medtronic's Brooklyn Park site is seeking a high-energy Sustaining Engineer II to support the high-volume manufacturing of perfusion systems-critical technologies that support life-saving therapies. In this role, you'll partner closely with Operations, Process Development, Quality, Reliability Engineering, and Regulatory Affairs to drive continuous improvement, process stability, and business continuity.

This is a high-impact role in a fast-paced environment where your engineering contributions directly support patient outcomes around the world.
As a Sustaining Engineer II, you will:

• Provide day-to-day engineering support for high-volume production of perfusion systems.
• Lead and/or support projects focused on improving process efficiencies, yield, and product performance.
• Drive scrap reduction and cycle time improvements using Lean Manufacturing methodologies such as standard work, visual management, and waste elimination.
• Specify and/or provide input for new capital equipment to improve efficiency, maintain continuity, and reduce costs.
• Plan and execute process validations (IQ/OQ/PQ) and test method validations (TMV).
• Apply DMAIC methodology and statistical tools (e.g., DOE, SPC, hypothesis testing, capability studies) to solve problems and optimize processes.
• Create and maintain high-quality documentation (e.g., test plans, reports, qualifications, risk assessments, work instructions).
• Own the performance of assigned production lines-accountable for uptime, quality, and yield.
• Assist with the transfer of new or improved designs to production and support externally/internally sourced components.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to investigate and resolve issues related to customer returns, yield loss, or process variability.
• Proactively implement and sustain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) within the production area.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant engineering experience, or an advanced degree with 0 years of experience.

Nice to Have

• Experience in a medical device manufacturing environment, specifically within high-volume production.
• Experience with automation troubleshooting and implementation
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and drive results in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting perfusion systems or other Class II/III medical devices.
• Green Belt certification; formal DMAIC or Lean Six Sigma training.
• Proficiency with statistical tools (e.g., Minitab, JMP, PowerBI).
• Experience specifying or commissioning capital equipment for manufacturing.
• Demonstrated success in cost-, cycle-time- and scrap-reduction initiatives.
• Experience leading or participating in Lean initiatives such as Kaizen events or Value Stream Mapping.
• Strong team and communication skills: accountability, perseverant, decision-making, conflict resolution, meeting management, and feedback.
• Knowledge of materials and related manufacturing processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and function both independently and within a team.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Benefits & Compensation

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.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$78,400.00 - $117,600.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: 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).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: 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).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission - to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart- putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here .

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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