Sr Engineering Manager
Medtronic
Summary
Medtronic's Microelectronic Solutions location in Tempe, Arizona is seeking a Sr Test Engineering Manager to develop and lead a highly effective team while supporting a workplace environment reflecting Medtronic's standing as the world's top medical device company.
Job description
As the Sr Test Engineering Manager, you will play an active role in developing and implementing strategies that align and drive business, innovation, and talent demand for the future. You will lead a team of approximately 15 engineers to support product development and other project efforts focused on Cardiac, Neuromodulation, and other implantable medical applications, while also driving functional excellence initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Recruiting, hiring, and providing supervision to staff, ensuring proper deployment across project portfolios and talent development ahead of needs
- Leading individual development planning and training plans to create a high performing test organization
- Providing technical mentoring and facilitating training to ensure high technical competency
- Managing the final product test engineering functional area, including engineering development and ongoing production support
- Maintaining control of the budget while driving improved efficiency
- Assisting with management of project deliverables associated with the test engineering team
- Working with cross-functional teams to drive the organization's strategic direction
- Interacting with internal and external contacts by leading briefings and meetings at various organizational levels
- Influencing the development of overall objectives and long-range goals of the organization
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
- 7 years of relevant experience in Test Engineering or Product Development with 5+ years of managerial experience, OR advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with 5+ years of managerial experience
Nice to Have
- Master's Degree with 7 years of experience in Test Engineering, Medical Device Test Management, Quality, Reliability Management, and/or Product Development Management and 5 years of experience providing work direction and/or leadership to people and teams
- Strong knowledge of electronics manufacturing, especially electrical circuits test development processes, including hardware and software development
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Leadership skills associated with influence management
- Ability to inspire, train, facilitate, and lead
- Medical device manufacturing and operations experience
- Demonstrated ability to work in a highly cross-linked technical work environment
- Experience working in a highly regulated environment including knowledge of FDA regulations, QSR, ISO standards and related regulations
- Previous knowledge of medical device quality systems and regulatory requirements
- Experience with Design for Six Sigma methodologies with the ability to instill related thinking and approaches within a team
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
- 7 years of relevant experience in Test Engineering or Product Development with 5+ years of managerial experience, OR advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with 5+ years of managerial experience
- Master's Degree with 7 years of experience in Test Engineering, Medical Device Test Management, Quality, Reliability Management, and/or Product Development Management and 5 years of experience providing work direction and/or leadership to people and teams
- Strong knowledge of electronics manufacturing, especially electrical circuits test development processes, including hardware and software development
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Leadership skills associated with influence management
- Ability to inspire, train, facilitate, and lead
- Medical device manufacturing and operations experience
- Demonstrated ability to work in a highly cross-linked technical work environment
- Experience working in a highly regulated environment including knowledge of FDA regulations, QSR, ISO standards and related regulations
- Previous knowledge of medical device quality systems and regulatory requirements
- Experience with Design for Six Sigma methodologies with the ability to instill related thinking and approaches within a team
Benefits
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Dependent Daycare Spending Account
- Tuition Assistance
- Well-Being Program
- Incentive Plans
- 401(k) Matching
- Short-Term Disability
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Non-Qualified Retirement Plan Supplement
Company overview
Medtronic is a global healthcare technology leader and one of the world's largest medical device companies, founded in 1949 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company operates in over 150 countries and employs more than 90,000 people worldwide. Medtronic's mission is to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life through innovative medical technologies. The company develops and manufactures devices and therapies to treat more than 70 health conditions, including cardiac devices, cranial and spine robotics, insulin pumps, surgical tools, patient monitoring systems, and more. With a rich history that began with the invention of the battery-powered pacemaker, Medtronic has grown into a diversified healthcare technology company with four main business units: Minimally Invasive Therapies Group, Diabetes Group, Restorative Therapies Group, and Cardiac and Vascular Group. The company's therapies help approximately 72 million people annually and represent a significant force in advancing medical technology to address some of humanity's most challenging health problems.