Sr. Materials Engineer – Extrusion

Medtronic

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Beverly, MA
Salary
$108,800–$163,200 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
Closes
Aug 14, 2026

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $157k
This role $136k
$100k most similar roles pay here $193k

This role pays less than 68% of similar roles. Most pay $129,000–$184,362 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $136k versus about $157k 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 54 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $108,800–$163,200 across 53 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Sr. Materials Engineer – Extrusion

As a Senior Process Engineer in the medical devices division, you will design and develop extruded catheter sub-assemblies, performing polymer rheological characterization to streamline material selection. Your day-to-day responsibilities include coordinating mechanical and chemical property testing using SolidWorks, executing IQ/OQ/PQ on new equipment, and validating test methods for compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and cGMP standards. You will deploy Lean Six Sigma methodologies such as DOE, SPC, FMEA, and QSR to drive production improvements, conduct data analysis with Minitab, and collaborate on corrective actions for customer complaints using DMAIC processes. Proficiency in SolidWorks, Minitab, and experience with extrusion process engineering are essential, along with a Master’s degree in Mechanical, Materials, or Plastics Engineering.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop extruded catheter sub-assemblies for medical devices.
  • Perform polymer rheological characterization to optimize material selection.
  • Implement IQ/OQ/PQ on new equipment and product changes in manufacturing.
  • Execute Test Method Validation (TMV) activities to ensure process accuracy.
  • Deploy Lean Six Sigma methodologies to improve production processes.
  • Author technical specifications under ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and cGMP standards.
  • Collaborate with Quality team on root cause analysis for customer complaints.

What we're looking for

  • Master’s degree in Mechanical, Materials, or Plastics Engineering with 2 years of relevant experience.
  • Experience in extrusion process engineering, project management, and ISO compliance (9001, 13485, cGMP).
  • Proficiency in DOE, SPC, FMEA, QSR, IQ/OQ/PQ, Test Method Validation, and DMAIC processes.
  • Expertise in polymer rheological characterization and mechanical/chemical property testing of polymers.
  • Strong data analysis skills using Minitab and technical writing abilities for document control systems.

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