Sr Engineering Manager

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 9 Dec 2026

 

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Medtronic’s Microelectronic Solutions location in Tempe, Arizona is seeking a Sr Test Engineering Manager that will accept the challenge of developing and leading a highly effective team while continually supporting a workplace environment which reflects Medtronic’s standing as the world’s top medical device company. Help us engineer the extraordinary! Do meaningful work, make a difference, and improve lives — starting with your own!
As the Sr Test Engineering Manager, you will be expected to play an active role in developing and implementing strategies that align and drive business, innovation, and talent demand for the future. You will use your strong vision and connection to forward-looking industry trends in final device and other electronics-focused test engineering. You will lead a team of approximately 15 engineers to actively support product development and other project efforts focused on Cardiac, Neuromodulation, and other implantable medical applications, while also driving functional excellence initiatives.

         

         

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

• Recruiting, hiring, and providing supervision to your staff, ensuring they are deployed properly across the project portfolios and that talent is developed ahead of needs.
• Leading individual development planning and training plans to create a high performing test organization.
• Providing technical mentoring and facilitating training to ensure high technical competency within your organization.
• Managing the specific final product test engineering functional area, including both engineering development and ongoing production support.
• Maintaining control of the budget while driving improved efficiency.
• Assisting with the management of project deliverables associated with your test engineering team.
• Working with cross-functional teams within Test Engineering and beyond to drive the organization’s strategic direction.
• Interacting with internal and/or external contacts by leading briefings and meetings at various organizational levels concerning ongoing operations or changes relating to processes or programs.
• Influencing the development of overall objectives and long-range goals of the organization.

 

 

Must Have: Minimum Requirements- To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile:

 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 7 years of relevant experience in Test Engineering or Product Development with 5+ years of managerial experience, OR advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with 5+ years of managerial experience.

 

Nice to Have:

 

• Master’s Degree with 7 years of experience in Test Engineering, Medical Device Test Management, Quality, Reliability Management, and/or Product Development Management and 5 years of experience providing work direction and/or leadership to people and teams.
• Strong knowledge of electronics manufacturing, especially with respect to the electrical circuits test development processes, including both hardware and software development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Leadership skills associated with influence management.
• Ability to inspire, train, facilitate, and lead.
• Medical device manufacturing and operations experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a highly cross-linked technical work environment.
• Experience working in a highly regulated environment including knowledge of FDA regulations, QSR, ISO standards and related regulations.
• Previous knowledge of medical device quality systems and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with Design for Six Sigma methodologies with the ability to instill related thinking and approaches within a team.

 

 

About Medtronic

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We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future. 
Physical Job Requirements
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. (ADA-United States of America).  

 

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. Learn more about our benefits here.  This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan.  Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)  here. 

 

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.

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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):$171,200.00 - $256,800.00

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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

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