We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 15 Jan 2026
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
Are you interested in making a meaningful impact in advanced manufacturing environments? At Medtronic, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to critical construction projects that help improve patient lives, working alongside talented professionals across the East Coast and beyond. This role provides the chance to guide diverse teams, tackle unique challenges, and develop your skills in a dynamic, onsite setting where your expertise is truly valued. Come be part of a team that engineers the extraordinary—where innovative thinking and collaboration drive progress every day.
This role is based in North Haven, CT and will include travel up to 50% (primarily in the US on the East Coast but may include other locations in North America).
At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.
Lead multiple project teams and construction projects simultaneously, including remote teams, ensuring alignment and timely delivery
Facilitate effective conversations, ask probing questions, and foster collaboration to uncover critical information
Actively listen, synthesize key points, and communicate clearly to diverse audiences
Hold team members accountable for commitments and deliverables, maintaining transparency and tracking progress
Must Haves
Nice to Have
Degree in engineering (mechanical/electrical), construction management, or related field
Mastery-level knowledge and broad understanding of facilities and construction project management
Strong leadership and organizational skills; ability to manage complex, multi-team initiatives
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with skill in facilitating discussions and influencing outcomes
Proven success working in a remote environment while maintaining engagement and accountability
Strong financial acumen: experience developing cost estimates, capital/expense budgets, forecasts, and status reports
Experience leading projects in med-tech or pharma manufacturing facility infrastructure
Demonstrated ability to coordinate with manufacturing operations to minimize downtime and mitigate impacts
Experience with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and controls infrastructure for complex manufacturing operations
Understanding of building systems, including clean dry air, bulk gases, purified water, wastewater treatment/neutralization, emergency power generation, and UPS systems
Experience guiding cross-functional teams through design, construction, commissioning, and qualification of mechanical systems (e.g., HVAC, compressed air, emergency power generation, wastewater treatment) in manufacturing environments
Professional, proactive, and concise communication skills for diverse audiences, including project teams, leadership, and regulators
Experience working within an ISO13485 quality management system and adhering to good documentation practices
High proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project)
Proficient with construction management software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam); AutoCAD and BIM experience
Ability to read and interpret construction design drawings and familiarity with design development processes
Familiarity with construction delivery methods and contract types
Team-oriented with strong interpersonal relations, positive attitude, and work ethic aligned with company mission
OSHA 30 Hour construction safety certification or equivalent safety management expertise
Strong oral and written communication skills in English; Spanish proficiency
PMP or PE Certification
Physical ability to walk stairs, climb ladders, and navigate uneven terrain at job sites; able to perform site walks that may require standing for most of the day
Ability to travel 25–50% mainly on East Coast but could expand to other areas within North America at times
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):$102,400.00 - $153,600.00This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
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.
