Senior Equipment Design Engineer

Medtronic

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Work type
On-site
Location
CO
Salary
$104,000–$156,000 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Oct 2, 2026

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $167k
This role $130k
$93k most similar roles pay here $205k

This role pays less than 87% of similar roles. Most pay $146,500–$186,637 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $130k versus about $167k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Medtronic

Medtronic plc is the world's largest medical technology company by revenue, specializing in device-based therapies for over 70 health conditions.

Medtronic currently has 56 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $120,800–$181,200 across 55 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Equipment Design Engineer

The Senior Equipment Design Engineer joins the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering team to design and implement manufacturing equipment, fixtures, tooling, and automation systems within a regulated medical device environment. This role involves owning the mechanical design of custom machines and integrated systems while creating detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies, and bills of materials in SolidWorks. The engineer will support equipment qualification and validation activities, perform engineering analyses such as tolerance stack-ups and root cause investigations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure performance and safety requirements are met. Key technical skills include advanced SolidWorks proficiency, GD&T, material selection, and knowledge of pneumatics or motion control. The role focuses on solving manufacturing challenges by developing robust, maintainable equipment for medical device production, ensuring all designs meet rigorous compliance standards and documentation requirements in a high-quality environment.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop custom machines, automation systems, tooling, and fixtures for medical device production.
  • Create detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies, drawings, and bills of materials using SolidWorks.
  • Support equipment qualification and validation activities in a regulated manufacturing environment.
  • Lead design reviews focusing on manufacturability, risk mitigation, and readiness for release.
  • Perform engineering analyses including tolerance stack-ups, failure analysis, and root cause investigations.
  • Support equipment FAT, SAT, commissioning, and post-installation performance troubleshooting.
  • Develop technical documentation for integrated systems to meet safety and compliance requirements.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a Baccalaureate degree with 4 years experience, a Master's with 2 years experience, or a PhD.
  • Experience in machine design, automation, manufacturing equipment, or capital equipment development is required.
  • Advanced SolidWorks proficiency for complex assemblies and detailed mechanical drawings is required.
  • Candidates must possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire.
  • A degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field is preferred.
  • Experience with robotics, motion control, pneumatics, vision systems, or mechatronics is preferred.
  • Knowledge of PDM/PLM systems, FEA, and structured engineering change processes is preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.

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