Process Engineer II (Northridge, CA)

Medtronic

  • Northridge, CA
  • $80,800-121,200 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 8 Sep 2025At 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 As a member of the Medtronic Diabetes – Continuous Glucose Monitoring Sensor R&D team the Process Engineer II will support the development of next generation CGM products. This position will play a key role in the development of various new/improved chemistry layers/coatings of glucose sensors by designing and executing design feasibility, process development, and manufacturing transfer. This role will be responsible for driving the product build documentation, design and executing experiments and builds of sensors for pilot scale evaluations, execute data trending & statistical analysis. Upon successful process and design optimization, this role will subsequently support tech transfer to new product introduction and manufacturing teams. You will manage deliverables for multiple projects and maintain an effective system for tracking progress. You will be interfacing with Managers, Engineers &Technicians in R&D and New Product Introduction (NPI) Operations teams as well as Quality and Clinical groups to accomplish day to day activities. The candidate must have strong organizational skills, attention to details, an analytical mindset and ability to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders.Engineers create our market-leading portfolio of innovations. Join us to make a lasting impact. Help bring the next generation of life-changing medical technology to patients worldwide.This position is an exciting opportunity to work with Medtronic's Diabetes business. Medtronic has announced its intention to separate the Diabetes division to promote future growth and innovation within the business and reallocate investments and resources across Medtronic, subject to applicable information and consultation requirements. This separation provides our team with a bold opportunity to unleash our potential, enabling us to operate with greater speed and agility. As a separate entity, we anticipate leveraging increased investments to drive meaningful innovation and enhance our impact on patient care.Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.Develop & utilize technical & wet lab skills associated with medical device coatings/deposition & relevant fabrication processesUtilize design of experiments (DOEs), statistical process control, and statistical data analysis methodologies in developing new designs and processes to integrate with next generation sensorsGenerate documentation following good documentation practices in relation to product builds & instructions, clinical documentation, specifications, etc. and drive approvalsAct as a key interface with Manufacturing/Production teamsCoordinate with material inventory and external or internal vendors in sourcing raw materials and parts for the prototype buildsDevelop and support Bill Of Materials (BOM)Oversee & coordinate device build, sterilization, and testingResolve non-compliance issues and inefficiency issues, recommending and implementing process changes.Provides technical support to device failure analysis on devicesAttend prototype product build coordination meetings, including schedule management; gather and verify requirements and communicate updates to stakeholders in a timely mannerUtilize knowledge of project management, schedules and deliver on day-to-day tasks to accomplish goals for a specific projectMinimum Requirements:
Requires a Bachelors degree and minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 0 years of experience.Nice to Haves:Prior experience with coatings/deposition methodologies including spray, slot, spin, CVD, PVD, as relevant to medical device or semiconductor industries (ex: MEMS photolithography processes)Standard wet lab techniques as applicable to chemistry or biology labsPrior experience working in a manufacturing or prototype line in a cleanroom environment in medical device, pharmaceutical or semiconductor industryExperience with statistical data analysis software (Ex. Minitab, JMP, etc.) and standard statistical tests (T-test, ANOVA)Experience in programming with MATLAB and/or PythonPerformed R&R studies, demonstrating process capability (Ppk & Cpk), and Qualification procedures (IQ/OQ/PQ)Exposure to Design for Reliability and Manufacturability (DRM) principles and/or process and performance improvement tools such as Lean and/or Six SigmaExperience with technical documentation (Work Instructions, laboratory notebooks, publications, engineering reports, change requests, IQ/OQ/PQ’s, Standard Operating Procedures, test protocols, BOMs, DHFs etc.)Exposure to inventory management and ordering systems (e.g. SAP)Prior project management experienceAbility to collaborate with multiple departments to analyze and assess Non-conformances and mitigate risk by following established procedures.Demonstrated written and verbal communication skillsAbility to manage multiple tasks & projects and work independently & within a team-based environmentExperience with quality documentation and systems (e.g. Agile PLM.)Physical Job RequirementsThe 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 & CompensationMedtronic 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):$80,800.00 - $121,200.00This 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, and Simple 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), and Capital 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:About MedtronicWe 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 .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 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.

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