New · posted Oct 29
Medtronic · Medical Devices
Quality Engineer II
- Irvine, CA
- 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
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
Requires a Baccalaureate degree and minimum of 2 years of relevant Quality experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 0 years relevant experience.
Nice to Havenice to have
- Bachelor’s degree required in Mechanical Engineering (preferred), Industrial Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
- Knowledge of statistical tools such as ANOVA, Capability Analysis, and DOE.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Experience with NCMRs, CAPAs etc.
- DRM or Design for Six Sigma certification.
- Experience with Process Validation.
- Experience with Test Method Validation.
- Experience in medical device manufacturing and familiarity with applicable regulations and standards.
- Experience with FMEA and risk management
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
What you'll do
The Medtronic Global Operations and Supply Chain (GOSC) organization is seeking a Quality Engineer II to join our growing Quality Operations team in Irvine, California. In this role, you will support key programs within our Quality Management System and help drive day-to-day quality and compliance activities in the development and manufacturing of innovative medical devices.
We are looking for a collaborative, hands-on professional who is motivated to make an impact in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, a solid foundation in quality engineering principles, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively while continuing to grow professionally.
At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working onsite 5 days a week as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
- Develops, modifies, applies and maintains quality standards and protocol for processing materials into partially finished or finished materials product.
- Collaborates with engineering and manufacturing functions to ensure quality standards are in place.
- Devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment.
- Designs or specifies inspection and testing mechanisms and equipment; conducts quality assurance tests; and performs statistical analysis to assess the cost of and determine the responsibility for products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications.
- Ensures that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and that documentation is compliant with requirements.
- May specialize in the areas of design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation and reliability, inventory control and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality.
Pay and benefits
$79,200 – $118,800 a year
Employer providedMedtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
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.
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$79,200.00 - $118,800.00
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
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Medtronic Incentive Plan (short-term incentive)
Tuition assistance/reimbursement
Where you'll work
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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.
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The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.
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Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · October 29, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 22% above the US median for Quality Assurance roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Associate & Specialist roles in California32 roles publishing pay
Associate & Specialist roles in the US190 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $79,200 | — | $118,800 |
| California (middle half) | $77,500 | $87,500 | $96,750 |
| All US (middle half) | $59,000 | $81,000 | $94,875 |
This role: Medtronic's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Assurance roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 29, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Quality Assurance
The general path across 975 open Quality Assurance roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Medtronic's own promotion track.
Career resources on Quality Assurance
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 methods4
- GMP and compliance3
- Documentation and SOPs2
- Validation and qualification2
- Quality systems and risk2
Company hiring pulse
Medtronic on Regulatory Jobs
- 25
- Open roles
- 19
- Distinct roles
- 12
- Locations
By discipline
- Quality16 64%
- Regulatory9 36%
By level
- Senior & Principal16 64%
- Associate & Specialist6 24%
- Manager3 12%
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Quality Engineer II at Medtronic
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