Sr. Reliability Engineer - Santa Ana, CA

Medtronic

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Quick summary

Work type: Remote
Location: Remote
Salary: $107,200–$160,800 / yr
Posted: 7 days ago
Closes: Jun 16, 2026 (soon)

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $168k

This role $134k

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This role pays less than 80% of similar roles. Most pay $137,000–$198,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $134k versus about $168k 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. Reliability Engineer - Santa Ana, CA

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As a Senior Reliability Engineer at Medtronic, you will join the Aortic product team to ensure the safety and reliability of medical devices. Your daily responsibilities include maintaining periodic safety update reports, supporting clinical evaluations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams such as customer quality experience management, R&D, and manufacturing to address product complaints and assess field trends. You will also improve post-market processes, conduct root cause investigations for CAPAs, and prepare responses to regulatory queries. Key skills required are a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science with at least 4 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with less experience. Ideal candidates have knowledge of cardiovascular procedures and experience in highly regulated industries like medical devices.

Skills

PostgreSQL Python SQL Excel SAP QCExpert ISO13485 FDARegulations CAPA NCMR RiskManagement RootCauseAnalysis SixSigma Minitab DOE SPC LeanManufacturing GMP

What you'll do

Owns and maintains periodic safety update reports for all Aortic products.
Supports Clinical Evaluation Updates for all Aortic products regularly.
Reviews change orders for quality assurance on released product modifications.
Conducts root cause investigations for CAPAs and NCMRs related to field failures.
Prepares responses to regulatory queries for product registrations and submissions.
Analyzes complaint data trends monthly to assess risks and determine field actions.

What we're looking for

Requires Bachelor’s degree in engineering with at least 4 years of work experience or advanced degree with minimum 2 years.
Collaborates on periodic safety update reports and clinical evaluation updates for medical devices.
Supports product changes, conducts root cause investigations, and assists in CAPA processes.
Analyzes complaint data trends, prepares regulatory responses, and supports internal/external audits.
Improves post-market processes and systems to enhance team performance and productivity.

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