Sr Reliability Engineer - Santa Ana, CA

Medtronic

Closes in 6 days Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Santa Ana, CA
Salary
$107,200–$160,800 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
Closes
Jun 26, 2026 (soon)

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $170k
This role $134k
$96k most similar roles pay here $215k

This role pays less than 85% of similar roles. Most pay $142,450–$197,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $134k versus about $170k 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 85 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $122,400–$183,600 across 84 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Sr Reliability Engineer - Santa Ana, CA

As a Quality Engineer at Medtronic, you will join the product development team as an integral member responsible for ensuring high-quality standards through rigorous testing and reliability analysis. Your day-to-day responsibilities include compiling data to define changes in testing methods and equipment, participating in risk management activities such as system risk analysis and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, and conducting technical reliability studies. You will also review design input/output artifacts, recommend improvements in test methods, and ensure corrective measures meet acceptable standards. The ideal candidate has experience in the medical device industry and possesses skills in statistical process control, DOE constructs, and quality engineering practices. Familiarity with ASQ certifications is a plus. This role requires a Baccalaureate degree with at least 4 years of relevant experience or equivalent educational qualifications.

What you'll do

  • Leads in developing and implementing testing methods and equipment.
  • Compiles data to define changes needed in testing procedures or manufacturing processes.
  • Participates in risk management activities, including system risk analysis and product risk assessments.
  • Reviews design input/output artifacts, test results, verification, and validation reports.
  • Conducts technical reliability studies and evaluates engineering design concepts using DOE.
  • Recommends design methods and statistical process control for required reliability levels.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum 4 years of relevant experience or higher degree with fewer years.
  • Lead in designing, developing, and implementing testing methods and equipment.
  • Compile data to define changes needed in testing procedures and manufacturing processes.
  • Participate in risk management activities including system risk analysis and product assessments.
  • Conduct technical reliability studies and evaluations using design of experiments (DOE) constructs.

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