Manufacturing Engineer I

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 15 Sep 2026 Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact. A Day in the Life The Manufacturing Engineer I supports manufacturing operations and production processes under the guidance of senior engineers. This role contributes to the development, optimization, and support of manufacturing processes, equipment, and documentation to help ensure safety, quality, efficiency, and compliance. Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day technical support to manufacturing and maintenance teams. Assist with troubleshooting manufacturing equipment, production processes, and line performance issues. Support root cause analysis for equipment failures, process deviations, and quality issues. Read and interpret technical documentation, process specifications, and equipment-related information. Support the development and maintenance of manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process flows, process documentation, operating instructions, equipment specifications, and change records. Assist with equipment and process qualification and validation activities, including FATs, SATs, and Installation Qualification protocols, as applicable. Participate in projects focused on improving equipment reliability, process stability, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness. Assist with equipment design reviews, installations, and commissioning activities from a manufacturing perspective. Support process improvement initiatives related to cycle time, yield, scrap reduction, and throughput. Participate in DFMEA, PFMEA, machine risk assessments, and other quality and safety activities. Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, EHS, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams. Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, flow, and cost. Travel occasionally, up to 5 percent, to support suppliers or other manufacturing locations. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. 0 to 2 years of engineering experience. Preferred Qualifications Hands-on experience through internships, co-ops, senior projects, laboratory work, or similar technical experience. Exposure to manufacturing processes, process improvement, lean manufacturing, or production support. Familiarity with AutoCAD or related design software. Knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment troubleshooting, and root cause analysis. Understanding of machine safety principles. 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. 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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):$69,600.00 - $104,400.00 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,