Careers that Change Lives
Medtronic’s Global Operations Innovation organization is looking for a Senior Engineering Program Manager who will accept the challenge of developing and supporting manufacturing Automated Visual Inspection and Test Engineering solutions, while engaging in a workplace environment which reflects Medtronic’s standing as the world’s top medical device company. The person who takes this position will be expected to play an active role in furthering strategies that align and drive innovative engineering solutions for the future.

Be a critical member of the Operations Innovation Manufacturing Test and Inspection leadership team. Work directly with Operations Innovation Manufacturing Test and Inspection Leadership as well as leadership and teams at globally distributed manufacturing sites to support of complex and innovative automated visual inspection and test engineering solutions. The initiatives including these solutions will deliver long-term, sustainable benefits for Medtronic and our customers and patients.

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A Day in The Life
• Provide leadership and direction in uncharted territory, serving as a thought partner to their Director and Vice President, and other senior leaders in the organization
• Plans, directs and implements all aspects of the company's design and development of new medical device products or software systems
• May develop, evaluate, implement and maintain technical quality assurance and control systems or reliability systems and standards pertaining to materials, techniques, or company products
• Oversees the investigation and evaluation of existing technologies.
• Guides the conceptualization of new methodologies, materials, machines, processes or products
• Directs the development of new concepts from initial design to market release
• Manages feasibility studies of the design to determine if capable of functioning as intended
• Monitors documentation maintenance throughout all phases of research and development
• Organizes the coordination of activities with outside suppliers and consultants to ensure timely delivery
• Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function

Must Haves
Bachelor's Degree and 7 years of Engineering and/or Program Management experience OR advanced degree and 5 years of experience 

Nice to Have
• Medical Device experience
• Ability to collaborate with Operations Innovation and Global Manufacturing leadership and Business Unit partners to understand and identify opportunities for operations-focused optimization, followed by collaboration to plan and execute prioritized improvement initiatives
• Solid understanding of structured product development (requirements-driven engineering, requirements documentation, rigorous verification, DFMEA, PFMEA, etc.)
• Expert knowledge of hardware and software engineering management activities, to include the verification and validation of both software and hardware
• Comfortable with Project Management principles, concepts, practices, and standards including a range of project management methodologies (sequential/waterfall, Scrum, Agile, etc.)
• Experienced in leading major project work streams within large improvement programs and/or leading improvement programs with key partners
• Experienced in actively leading the development and execution of projects, utilizing the development of project plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and cost/benefits analysis
• Ability to build the Operations Innovation Manufacturing Test and Inspection brand and reputation for rigor, collaboration, and excellence

About Medtronic
Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.
We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.

Physical Job Requirements
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. (ADA-United States of America)

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. Learn more about our benefits here. 

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) here. 

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).