Senior Quality Engineer

Medtronic

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Work type
On-site
Location
Tempe, AZ
Salary
$98,400–$147,600 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Oct 3, 2026

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $154k
This role $123k
$87k most similar roles pay here $202k

This role pays less than 85% of similar roles. Most pay $131,175–$176,762 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $123k versus about $154k for comparable roles.

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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 66 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,000–$184,800 across 65 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Quality Engineer

As a Senior Quality Engineer, you will join the Wafer & Sensor Operations and Hybrid Manufacturing teams to oversee the quality and compliance of process development and manufacturing for implantable cardiac and neuromodulation medical devices. You will partner with engineering and operations functions to maintain quality standards, develop testing protocols, and perform statistical analysis to evaluate product precision. Your daily responsibilities include managing equipment development, IQ, OQPQ, and test method validations while leading investigations into non-conforming materials through cross-functional coordination. You will utilize core competencies in risk assessment, process FMEA, CAPA investigations, and change control procedures. The role requires expertise in medical device manufacturing, including experience with wafer fabs or microelectronics assembly, along with proficiency in statistical analysis techniques, DOE design, and regulatory requirements such as ISO and FDA-GMP standards to ensure patient safety.

What you'll do

  • Develop, modify, and maintain quality standards and protocols for processing materials into finished products.
  • Ensure internal quality processes and systems comply with all governing regulatory standards.
  • Design and implement methods for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision of products and production equipment.
  • Perform statistical analysis to assess costs and determine responsibility for materials that fail to meet specifications.
  • Support manufacturing development through process validation, including equipment development, IQ, OQPQ, and test method validation.
  • Conduct risk assessments using tools like process FMEA to ensure thorough documentation and compliance.
  • Lead investigations into non-conforming products or processes by coordinating cross-functional teams.
  • Manage change control procedures and collaborate with owners on implementation strategies and documentation.

What we're looking for

  • Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a technical field with at least 4 years of experience.
  • Candidates with a Master's degree in Engineering, Science, or a technical field require at least 2 years of relevant experience.
  • Candidates with a PhD in Engineering, Science, or a technical field require no minimum years of experience.
  • Candidates must possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
  • Experience with electronics manufacturing including wafer fabs and microelectronics assembly is preferred.
  • A strong background in Equipment Development, IQ, Process Characterization, OQPQ, and Test Method Development and Validation is preferred.
  • Six Sigma or Lean Sigma belt certification or DRM/DFSS certification is preferred.
  • Experience with internal and external audits including FDA, MDSAP, and/or TUV is preferred.

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