We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 6 Jun 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 a Senior Process Engineer supporting Injection Molding operations in Danvers, MA, you will play a critical role in driving manufacturing excellence, process innovation, and continuous improvement within a highly regulated medical device environment.

This position offers the opportunity to collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, Supplier Quality, and Operations teams to develop and optimize robust molding processes that support the delivery of life-changing technologies. You’ll help shape scalable, efficient, and compliant manufacturing solutions while influencing the future of advanced medical device production.

At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 5 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. 

Responsibilities may include the following:

• Provide technical and sustaining engineering support for injection molding manufacturing operations
• Recommend and implement equipment, tooling, and process modifications to improve product quality, manufacturing efficiency, cycle time, and production yield
• Lead the innovation, development, optimization, and transfer of new manufacturing processes into production
• Support feasibility assessments, process development activities, material selection, equipment evaluation, and tooling/fixture implementation
• Integrate equipment and material capabilities to achieve process performance targets and product specifications
• Collaborate closely with Product Development and Design Engineering teams to ensure manufacturability and process compatibility throughout the product lifecycle
• Review product development requirements to assess manufacturing methods, project timelines, and associated costs
• Develop and maintain manufacturing processes utilizing Statistical Process Control (SPC) methodologies and measurement systems analysis
• Analyze manufacturing data and conduct statistical evaluations to support process improvements, validation activities, and operational decision-making
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, compliance, delivery, and cost performance
• Lead or support equipment installation, qualification, validation, and process characterization activities
• Ensure manufacturing processes, procedures, and documentation remain compliant with applicable regulatory and quality system requirements
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing challenges
• Support a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and operational excellence

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors Degree with a minimum of 4 years related experience OR
• Advanced Degree with 2 years of related work experience OR
• PhD with 0 years relevant experience.

Nice to Have: Preferred Requirements

• Experience supporting injection molding processes within a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of scientific molding principles, process optimization, and troubleshooting techniques
• Experience with validation activities including IQ/OQ/PQ and process characterization
• Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC), data analysis, and measurement system methodologies
• Experience working within regulated industries such as medical device, pharmaceutical, aerospace, or automotive manufacturing
• Strong understanding of manufacturing equipment, tooling, materials, and process development practices
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or DMAIC methodologies
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

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):$103,200.00 - $154,800.00

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, andSimple 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), andCapital 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.