We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 11 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
In this role, you will be responsible for identifying new manufacturing technology that can be used by both R&D and manufacturing sites to improve products and revolutionize our production lines. You will work with an international team of technology subject matter experts, engineering teams from around the global, and more than a dozen research and development organizations.
This role will be based at our Danvers, MA location
A Day in the Life
Lead the Centers of Excellence (COEs) for Braiding and Extrusion
Establish Best in Class Equipment Standards for equipment utilized within the Braiding and Extrusion manufacturing spaces
Establish and maintain relationships with Operating Units (OUs) and R&D organizations utilizing the COE technologies and processes
Understand the long-term manufacturing technology needs for Operating Units (OUs) and R&D organizations
Establish and maintain relationships with Manufacturing Sites utilizing the COE technologies and processes to understand their current challenges and future needs
Identify new manufacturing technology opportunities based on the inputs from R&D and manufacturing sites by connecting with vendors, academia, and other internal and external partners
Host regular COE meetings to drive connection across the COE
Maintain a roadmap of projects to test feasibility on new manufacturing technologies and implement them within manufacturing sites or as part of New Product Introductions
Work with your Manufacturing Technology Development partner to test new manufacturing technologies in a fail-fast laboratory environment, prior to introduction into a manufacturing site or new product development program
Develop a comprehensive manufacturing strategy for Braiding and Extrusion across the enterprise
Provide inputs into the Network Design organization regarding Braiding and Extrusion technologies, manufacturing sites, and future needs
Must Haves
Nice to Have
Experience with manufacturing assembly techniques including braiding, extrusion, polymer joining, coating, catheter assembly, fiber management, and/or textiles
Prior experience in a manufacturing environment that uses manual assembly techniques, semi-automation and mechanization, and high-speed assembly including robotic assembly
Experience with defining technology roadmaps over a 5-to-10-year horizon
Experience working with teams internationally
Demonstrable strategic thinking abilities
Self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to establish credibility and strong relationships with senior stakeholders
Ability to connect with stakeholders and influence people
Experience with the Microsoft Suite of products including Teams, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint
Ability to evaluate information from a number of sources and define individual opportunities and a broader long range roadmap
Travel <25%
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):$149,600.00 - $224,400.00This 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, andSimple 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), andCapital 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.
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.
