We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 16 Mar 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
Onsite
At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. We’re working onsite 4 days a week to drive performance, foster an environment of belonging, and collaborate to inspire as we engineer the extraordinary.
As a Prototype Machinist, you will be a key member of the R&D organization where you will manufacture prototypes to support the development of innovative products to treat spinal pathologies. In this role, you will be responsible to provide the business with implant and instrument prototypes required to support the product design process from ideation through commercialization. This role will not only create prototypes but will also provide manufacturing advice to the R&D team.
As a Prototype Machinist, you will be responsible for the production of prototypes and test fixtures as needed to support R&D programs. You will also be responsible for interacting with the engineering and management staffs to advise on design for manufacturability as well as supporting the department’s management by ordering supplies, conducting routine maintenance, and assisting in other areas of the daily operation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Production of prototype components, assemblies, and test fixtures to support operations.
Provide estimates for projects and strive to meet project timeline deliverables.
Responsible for identifying material and perishable tooling needed for each job.
Responsible for set up, operation, and manual programming of all equipment as needed to complete each job.
Mentor and assist junior level Technicians in advanced programming and job processing.
Assist management with scheduling.
Serve as a resource for Product Development personnel to provide guidance on manufacturing practices, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and other manufacturing issues.
Responsible for completing periodic maintenance on all Model Shop equipment and identify equipment repair when needed.
Responsible for identifying new equipment needs and helping management to decide on brands and accessories that expand or meet capabilities required of Model Shop.
Responsible for maintaining an adequate level of department consumables to prevent project disruptions.
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Work with and provide technical leadership to development engineers, lab technicians, and test engineers.
Ensure adherence to product specifications, industry standards, and quality and regulatory procedures and requirements.
Create innovative technical solutions which lead to the development of prototypes that support ongoing business objectives.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
High School degree or GED and 8 years machining experience with conventional and CNC equipment preferred, a Machinist or Tool and Die Maker apprenticeship is a plus.
5 years experience in model making or prototyping role is preferred
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced skills in machining methods preferred; 5 axis milling, 6 axis Lathe, Wire EDM, Sinker EDM.
CNC programming experience required; MasterCam preferred
Strong manual machining background, including set up and operating skills for CNC.
Ability to create Multi-Axis CNC programs and edit CAM-generated programs on the shop floor.
Ability to solve problems and communicate effectively with engineering personnel.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, and work efficiently to accomplish each of them in a timely
manner.
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
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.
U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship
At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
Join us in our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—where your unique background and perspective are valued.
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):$68,800.00 - $103,200.00This 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.
