Careers that Change Lives

A career at Medtronic is like no other. We're purposeful. We're committed. And we're driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life for millions of people worldwide. We value what makes you unique. Be a part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations. See our videos below to learn more about our diverse workforce why Medtronic is an employer of choice.

Join a diverse team of innovators who bring their worldview, their unique backgrounds, and their individual life experiences to work every day. It's no accident - we work hard to cultivate a workforce that reflects our patients and partners. We believe it's the only way to drive healthcare forward and remain a global leader in medical technology and solutions.

Develop and improve manufacturing methods, systems and processes to produce commercial bioprosthetic heart valve devices, and associated products, that meet quality and cost requirements. Act under supervision of Engineering Manager on multiple assignments of limited scope and complexity.

To drive the synergies across the 3 sites that exist in Orange County under Vascular Therapies Implants and Drug and Chemistry Technologies, we are introducing the OC Campus Strategy, which will include the harmonization of all Orange County manufacturing campuses including:

• Santa Ana - Surgical Valve and Transcatheter Valve,

• Irvine - Stroke/Aneurysm and Embolization

• San Juan Capistrano (Avenu) - Ellipsis Vascular Access System and Power Controller

The vision of the OC Campus is to accomplish harmonized standards and process amongst the sites.

We reward you in the ways that matter most to you. We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards programs to recognize the important role you play in our Mission to transform healthcare. To learn more, we invite you to visit Medtronic Benefits

We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result - and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive. To learn more about Inclusion & Diversity at Medtronic Click Here

A Day in the Life

Value Stream Support

• Provides engineering support to improve, maintain or fix manufacturing processes on routine basis.
• Routinely walks and checks the health of the value stream on a daily basis and addresses product related issues arising on the production floor.
• Supports the organization in meeting production schedules through resolving technical, equipment or operational issues.
• Equipment and Fixturing: Have a general understanding of manufacturing operations to assist in the maintenance and troubleshooting of all existing manufacturing equipment.
• Defines and generates all required documentation in support of manufacturing products and processes. These includes designing and writing engineering protocols in compliance with GMPs and internal procedures, FMECAs, reports, manufacturing instructions and procedures. Use of appropriate six sigma methodologies such as Design of Experiments (DOEs), Gage R&R, and other statistical tools as necessary. Implements minor changes to systems and processes to solve problems or issues.

• Under the guidance of a senior professional or direct supervisor, supports the development of manufacturing methods/systems and process/ product improvements to optimize product performance.
• Collaborates with product development teams to support new product development or existing product line extensions/modifications by ensuring new products or manufacturing processes are designed to facilitate ease of manufacturing and to produce quality, cost effective products with optimized yields. Communicates primarily with internal contacts within the immediate group.
• Provides engineering support to drive non value stream related activities (i.e. CAPAs, improvement projects, product or process stabilization efforts, FTQs, etc.). Supports the development of plans to evaluate process repeatability and stability through equipment qualification and process validation. Applies six sigma methodologies as appropriate.
• Support data cleansing activities as part of SAP implementation, as required.

• Assists cost analyses efforts to support process improvements in reducing and/or optimizing product costs.

• Ensures a safe environment is maintained at all times.
• Leads and supports initiatives to improve safety and compliance to applicable regulations.
• Adherence to company's policies and procedures on maintenance of personnel hygiene and CEA cleanliness ensuring product safety

• Ensures activities performed are in compliance with quality system policies/regulations and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) at all times.
• Reports any observed or reported process and/or product non-conformities to Quality and/or management.
• Ensures compliance to training requirements at all times

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree required
• 0 years of experience required

• Demonstrated strong oral and written communications skills.
• Prior knowledge and experience in project planning and monitoring.
• Prior knowledge and experience in AutoCAD/Solidworks in drafting plant layouts, manufacturing fixtures, engineering drawings, etc.
• Demonstrated solid interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Experience in medical device manufacturing or manufacturing in highly regulated industry/environment.
• Project management experience a plus.
• Demonstrated communication skills in presenting information effectively and collaborating with different cross functional groups to achieve work objectives.
• Demonstrated problem solving abilities and technical competency.
• Green Belt Certified a plus.

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, recruiter 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).