What are the responsibilities and job description for the CAD Designer Engineer II Mid-level position at Medtronic?
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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
Join our team as a CAD Designer and play a key role in developing innovative, automated manufacturing solutions. In this position, you’ll lead the creation of high-quality 3D models and engineering drawings for custom equipment, collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with industry and regulatory standards, and contribute to the design and optimization of scalable, high-volume manufacturing processes. This is an opportunity to apply your expertise in CAD, GD&T, and automation technologies to deliver cutting-edge solutions in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
The Dexter Michigan site manufactures Medtronic Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS) and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) products including NautilusTM Oxygenators, Crescent® Jugular Dual Lumen Catheter, Crescent® RA Right Atrial Catheter, and the VitalFlow ECLS System for our Cardiac Surgery (CS) portfolio.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
Preferred Qualifications:
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):$79,200.00 - $118,800.00
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:
About Medtronic
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans
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.
If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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
Join our team as a CAD Designer and play a key role in developing innovative, automated manufacturing solutions. In this position, you’ll lead the creation of high-quality 3D models and engineering drawings for custom equipment, collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with industry and regulatory standards, and contribute to the design and optimization of scalable, high-volume manufacturing processes. This is an opportunity to apply your expertise in CAD, GD&T, and automation technologies to deliver cutting-edge solutions in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
The Dexter Michigan site manufactures Medtronic Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS) and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) products including NautilusTM Oxygenators, Crescent® Jugular Dual Lumen Catheter, Crescent® RA Right Atrial Catheter, and the VitalFlow ECLS System for our Cardiac Surgery (CS) portfolio.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
- Create and maintain high-quality 3D models and engineering drawings of custom manufacturing equipment using SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM, adhering to industry standards (GD&T, ASME).
- Develop detailed CAD models, drawings, and specifications for plastic, metal, and composite components.
- Lead and assist in the design, development, and validation of automated manufacturing equipment and systems.
- Support the development and implementation of scalable, high-volume manufacturing processes for product assembly.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing) to ensure designs meet functional, safety, and compliance requirements (ISO 13485, FDA, MDR).
- Perform tolerance analysis, material selection, and design-for-manufacturing (DFM) reviews.
- Assist with equipment specification, vendor collaboration, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ).
- Troubleshoot and optimize manufacturing systems to ensure compliance with regulatory standards (FDA, 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP 5) and safety codes (NFPA, UL508A).
- Support equipment lifecycle activities, including user requirements, system design, testing, and documentation for automation integration.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo) and GD&T.
- Experience in equipment and fixture design, automation, process development, or manufacturing engineering.
- Expertise in automated equipment technologies.
- Hands-on experience with process equipment, tooling, and high-speed automation systems.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
- Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, or electronics industries.
- Knowledge of regulatory and validation standards (GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11).
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):$79,200.00 - $118,800.00
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:
About Medtronic
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans
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.
If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Salary : $79,200 - $118,800
