New · posted Nov 4
Medtronic · Medical Devices
Quality Engineer I
- Minneapolis, MN
- On-site
- Full-time
- Associate & Specialist
The role
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 13 Nov 2026
Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.
What you need
Physical Job Requirements
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. Learn more about our benefits here.
In addition to Base Salary, this position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan, which provides the opportunity to earn significant incentive compensation for achieving or exceeding your goals. Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) here.
The provided base salary range is used nationally in the United States (except in Puerto Rico and certain CA locations). The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc.
Nice to Have (Preferred Qualifications)nice to have
- Biomedical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering background preferred
- Interest in medical devices, quality engineering, and product investigation
- Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills
What you'll do
Careers That Change Lives
The Cardiac Ablation Solutions business develops cardiac mapping and ablation technologies used to treat patients with abnormal heart rhythms. The Principal Systems Engineer will serve as a recognized technical leader, connecting customer and clinical needs with disciplined systems engineering across capital equipment, software, disposables, catheters, sheaths, accessories, and their interfaces.
The Quality Engineer I will be apart of a collaborative technical team responsible for investigating product complaints and helping ensure the quality and performance of cardiac ablation technologies. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent engineering graduate who wants hands-on experience in the highly regulated medical device industry.
- Perform complaint investigations for Cardiac Ablation Solutions products.
- Conduct analysis and testing of returned products to help identify potential product issues.
- Partner with engineering teams to identify and escalate risk-file signals when appropriate.
- Support the development and improvement of procedures, processes, tools, and techniques used for product analysis.
- Develop and implement methods and procedures for the inspection and testing of returned products.
- Support test method validation activities.
- Apply appropriate statistical methodologies to product and quality analysis.
- Provide technical training and guidance to technicians.
- Work within established quality procedures and policies while expanding your technical expertise.
Must Have: Minimum Requirements- To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile.
- Bachelors degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related degree program required.
- 0 years relevant experience.
Pay and benefits
$66,400 – $99,600 a year
Employer providedMedtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$66,400.00 - $99,600.00
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
Further details are available at the link below:
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans
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Health, dental and vision insurance
401(k) with employer contribution and match
Paid time off and paid holidays
Short-term incentive plan (MIP)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition assistance/reimbursement
Where you'll work
Minneapolis, MNOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
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U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship
At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
From the posting
About Medtronic
Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be. We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.
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Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · November 4, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 20% below the US median for Complaints & Post-Market Quality roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Associate & Specialist roles in the US7 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $66,400 | — | $99,600 |
| All US (middle half) | $78,000 | $104,000 | $104,500 |
This role: Medtronic's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Complaints & Post-Market Quality roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, November 4, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Complaints & Post-Market Quality
The general path across 25 open Complaints & Post-Market Quality roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Medtronic's own promotion track.
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 23 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Collaboration and leadership6
- Lab testing and methods5
- Documentation and SOPs3
- Investigations and CAPA3
- GMP and compliance2
- Validation and qualification1
- Data and digital systems1
Regulatory intelligence
The rules, regulations and standards behind this role
The regulations, guidance and standards that govern Complaints & Post-Market Quality work in medical devices, each linked to the agency or standards body that publishes it.
- FDA21 CFR Part 803(official source, opens in a new tab)Medical device reporting of deaths, serious injuries and malfunctions
- FDA21 CFR Part 806(official source, opens in a new tab)Reports of medical device corrections and removals
- FDA21 CFR Part 820 (QMSR)(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA quality management system regulation for medical devices, aligned with ISO 13485
- ISOISO 13485(official source, opens in a new tab)Quality management systems for medical devices
- ISOISO 14971(official source, opens in a new tab)Application of risk management to medical devices
- EUEU MDR (Regulation 2017/745)(official source, opens in a new tab)The EU Medical Device Regulation: CE marking, technical documentation, vigilance
- EUMDCG guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)The Medical Device Coordination Group's endorsed guidance on applying the MDR and IVDR
- FDA21 CFR Part 7(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA enforcement policy, including product recalls
- FDA21 CFR Part 830 (UDI)(official source, opens in a new tab)Unique device identification and the GUDID database
- EUEU IVDR (Regulation 2017/746)(official source, opens in a new tab)The EU In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation
- IMDRFIMDRF(official source, opens in a new tab)International Medical Device Regulators Forum guidance, including software as a medical device
- Health CanadaCanada Medical Devices Regulations(official source, opens in a new tab)Health Canada's licensing and quality requirements for medical devices (SOR/98-282)
- MHRAUK MHRA(official source, opens in a new tab)The UK regulator of medicines and medical devices, including UKCA marking
- FDA21 CFR Part 11(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA rules for electronic records and electronic signatures
- FDAFDA Investigations Operations Manual(official source, opens in a new tab)How FDA investigators plan and conduct inspections
- FDAMDSAP(official source, opens in a new tab)The Medical Device Single Audit Program shared by five regulators
Company hiring pulse
Medtronic on Regulatory Jobs
- 31
- Open roles
- 28
- Distinct roles
- 14
- Locations
By discipline
- Quality18 58%
- Regulatory8 26%
- Clinical5 16%
By level
- Senior & Principal18 58%
- Associate & Specialist8 26%
- Manager4 13%
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Quality Engineer I at Medtronic
Applications close November 13. $66K–$100K a year, employer provided.