Reliability Engineer II

Reliability Engineer II

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.

The Cardiac Surgery Operating Unit develops and delivers innovative surgical solutions that enable surgeons to treat complex heart conditions, including coronary artery disease, structural heart disease, and cardiopulmonary support needs.

In this exciting role as a Reliability Engineer II in the Post Market Quality organization, you will support all aspects of quality for the commercial portfolio, including Post Market Surveillance and Risk Management.

At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. We are working onsite a minimum of 4 days per week as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. This role will require less than 10% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects.

This position is in Mounds View, MN.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Support risk assessments and hazard analyses using post-market data under the guidance of senior engineers. Contribute to Health Risk Assessments by gathering data, performing analysis, and documenting results.
• Monitor product performance in the field, collect and analyze reliability and complaint data, and support identification of trends and emerging issues.
• Participate in product failure investigations and complaint analyses using established root cause analysis tools; document findings and support corrective actions.
• Assess design and risk impacts of changes with guidance; generate and review FMEAs, test method validations, and verification and validation test reports in compliance with medical device design control requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (design, manufacturing, supplier quality) to support implementation of corrective and preventive actions that improve product reliability.
• Build reliability engineering expertise by applying standard tools and methods, seeking mentorship, and continuously improving technical and problem-solving skills.

Nice to have:

• Exposure to medical device design control activities, including FMEAs, verification, and validation testing.
• Experience applying basic root cause analysis tools (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, Pareto analysis).
• Basic statistical analysis skills and experience using common data analysis tools.

Requirement:

• Baccalaureate degree with minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
• OR
• Master's degree with a minimum of 0 years relevant experience
• 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.

Join us in our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—where your unique background and perspective are valued.

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):$84,000.00 - $126,000.00

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).

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.

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Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

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.

For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare setting is considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support.

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