Manufacturing Engineer II - CST - Memphis, TN (Onsite) at Medtronic

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 11 May 2026

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.

A Day in the Life

As one of three comprehensive Portfolios at Medtronic, Neuroscience is focused on improving life for people living with neurological disorders, spine conditions, and chronic pain. By combining advanced medical technologies, data-driven insights, and proven therapies, we help patients regain function, reduce pain, and return to daily life with greater confidence.

Our Cranial & Spinal Technologies (CST) Operating Unit develops and delivers an integrated ecosystem of spinal implants, navigation and robotic guidance systems, advanced imaging, and data-driven planning tools for complex spine and cranial procedures. Platforms such as AiBLE™ connect these technologies to enhance surgical precision, streamline workflows, and support improved patient outcomes across the globe.

This position supports day-to-day activities within the Value Stream Management workstream, with primary responsibility for validations/qualifications and key Operations deliverables. The role provides engineering support for Spinal manufacturing operations, leading technical execution of product and process transfers, driving project management and process improvement initiatives, partnering with manufacturing suppliers, and delivering high-quality, cost-effective production outcomes.

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

• Manage technical aspects of product and process transfers to manufacturing partners, ensuring seamless execution and compliance with requirements.

• Assist in the development and execution of process validations (IQ/OQ/PQ), including protocol development, data collection, and report documentation.

• Support Design Verification and Validation activities as needed.

• Participate in MSA, GR&R, SPC, and Process Control Plan activities.

• Provide day-to-day engineering support to manufacturing operations, including troubleshooting and basic root cause analysis.

• Assist in process improvements to enhance yield, efficiency, and product quality.

• Support implementation of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Support technical activities related to product and process transfers to manufacturing partners.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and compliant execution.

• Identify and support cost-saving and Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) opportunities.

• Assist in data gathering and analysis to support business cases and project execution.

• Support engineering change activities in compliance with quality system and regulatory requirements.

• Ensure adherence to product specifications, internal procedures, and industry standards.

• Work closely with manufacturing partners and internal stakeholders to resolve technical issues.

• Communicate effectively across teams to support operational goals.

Location:

Memphis, TN (Onsite)

Onsite:

At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. This position requires full time onsite presence to drive performance, foster an environment of belonging, and collaborate to inspire as we engineer the extraordinary. This role will require <10% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects.

Must Haves (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelors degree in Technical or related field with 2 years of experience

• Advance degree in Technical or related field with 0 years of experienced

Nice to have:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or related technical field with 2+ years of manufacturing experience

• Basic understanding of validation processes (IQ/OQ/PQ), PFMEA, and Lean/Six Sigma principles

• Foundational knowledge of manufacturing process such as machining, molding, assembly, welding, finishing, Gage R&R.

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. 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.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

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

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):$83,200.00 - $124,800.00

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).

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:

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 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 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.

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 here 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.