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A Day in the Life

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The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer II (AME) will function as a member of the Operations Extended team working on New Product Development (NPD) initiatives for Advanced Surgical Technologies and Global Operations and Supply Chain function at the North Haven Manufacturing site. The AME will be responsible for assisting in the development, qualification, launch and commercialization of surgical instruments and devices. This position will work with and be mentored by senior and principal level Advanced Manufacturing Engineers in the commercialization of these medical devices.

The AME will assist in the development of the commercialization strategy for the product. The commercialization strategy entails the development, validation and qualification of assembly equipment and tooling as well as the development and qualification of the product. These strategies will be developed during the Opportunity and Commitment stages followed by the execution of these strategies during the Launch and Commercialization phases. The position is in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that is supportive of program initiatives and compliant with the company's best practices, Tenets and Philosophy.

• Work to develop processes and methods for the fabrication and assembly of medical and surgical devices. This includes the development of fixtures, machinery, and automation to produce these devices.


• Participate in Design for Assembly (DFA) / Design for Manufacturing (DFM) activities to verify manufacturability of product designs


• Actively participate in PFMEA, DFMEA, Process Mapping, and Critical to Quality (CTQ) and First Time Quality reviews assuring specifications are well defined and documented


• Develop quote packages and author User Requirements Specifications (URS) for equipment and tooling, interact with suppliers during the quoting process, ensure supplier adherence to URS , and help oversee manufacture and qualification of assembly equipment and tooling


• Participate in the development of capital expense requests, project schedules, make-buy analysis and other business process documents


• Develop protocols and execute factory acceptance testing (FAT) on all purchased tooling, systems, and fixtures


• Create process documentation including standard work instructions, control plans and job safety analysis sheets


• Create process flows, assembly line layouts, balance tables, assembly capacity analysis, and EHS project plans


• Develop protocols and execute line validation / qualification activities including IQ, OQ , MSA and PQ


• Create testing protocols for product and tooling evaluations, perform or oversee testing and summarize findings in Engineering reports.


• Actively participate in Lean and Medtronic Performance Systems (MPS) initiatives to stabilize production lines and reduce the time to transfer to Plant

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required


• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 0 years relevant experience

Nice to Have

• Bachelor's degree required (BS Mechanical Engineering , Mechanical Engineering Technology, BS Manufacturing Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering Technology preferred)


• Experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferably with assembly equipment and automation


• Familiarity with DFA and DFM principles


• Experience troubleshooting production issues and continuous improvement of processes


• Working knowledge of FMEA


• Experience with process Validations and Qualifications (IQ / OQ / PQ / MSA's)


• Familiarity with Lean Principles, Toyota production System and/or 6 Sigma Methodology


• Familiarity with GD&T principles


• Familiarity with statistical analysis including capability, process control, DOE's, control charts, etc. Minitab experience preferred, but not mandatory


• Basic understanding of Industrial Engineering principles including balance tables, process flow diagrams, line lay-outs, ergonomic designs, etc.


• Experience with CREO / Windchill or other 3D modeling software

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):$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).

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 90,000+ 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.

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