New · posted Oct 15
Medtronic · Medical Devices
Quality Engineer II
- Juncos, PR
- On-site
- Full-time
- Associate & Specialist
Closes Oct 18, 2026 · 4 days left
The role
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
Required Knowledge and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing, Engineering, or a regulated industry environment OR Master's degree.
- Experience supporting quality systems within a manufacturing or regulated environment.
- Experience conducting investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive action activities.
- Experience with quality data analysis and statistical evaluation methods.
- Knowledge of process validation, equipment qualification, or product quality control activities.
Preferred Qualificationsnice to have
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), FDA regulations, ISO 13485, and Quality System Regulations (QSR).
- Experience supporting Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Nonconformance Material Report (NCMR), and root cause investigation activities.
- Experience using statistical analysis and quality improvement tools such as Minitab, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and trend analysis.
- Knowledge of manufacturing process controls, inspection methods, process capability, and product quality monitoring.
- Experience with electronic quality management systems (eQMS), quality data analytics, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or experience applying Lean and Six Sigma principles in a manufacturing environment.
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
A career at Medtronic is like no other. We’re purposeful. We’re committed. And we’re driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life for millions of people worldwide.
The Quality function partners across manufacturing, operations, engineering, and quality systems to ensure products and processes meet regulatory requirements, quality standards, and business objectives. This team provides quality oversight throughout the product lifecycle, supporting risk management, process improvements, product disposition, change management, validation activities, and continuous compliance initiatives.
This position is based in Juncos, Puerto Rico and follows an onsite work arrangement, requiring regular presence at the manufacturing facility to support daily operations and cross-functional collaboration.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
- Develop, implement, and maintain quality standards, procedures, and inspection protocols for materials, components, and finished products.
- Partner with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure quality requirements are integrated into products and production processes.
- Design and implement inspection, testing, and evaluation methods to verify product quality and process performance.
- Perform quality assurance activities, including data analysis and statistical evaluations, to identify trends and drive improvements.
- Investigate nonconformances and quality issues, determine root cause, and support implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
- Ensure quality records, investigations, and supporting documentation comply with applicable regulatory and quality system requirements.
- Provide oversight and support for production equipment qualification and process validation activities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve product reliability, process capability, and overall quality performance.
Pay and benefits
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Medtronic 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.
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans
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Competitive salary
Flexible benefits package
Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) short-term incentive
Where you'll work
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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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How the pay compares
Associate & Specialist roles in the US157 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| All US (middle half) | $59,000 | $78,500 | $94,000 |
Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Assurance roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 15, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Quality Assurance
The general path across 845 open Quality Assurance roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Medtronic's own promotion track.
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What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 24 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- GMP and compliance5
- Quality systems and risk5
- Lab testing and methods4
- Investigations and CAPA4
- Collaboration and leadership4
- Documentation and SOPs3
- Validation and qualification3
- Data and digital systems1
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Medtronic on Regulatory Jobs
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- Open roles
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By discipline
- Quality20 77%
- Regulatory6 23%
By level
- Senior & Principal18 69%
- Associate & Specialist7 27%
- Manager1 4%
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Quality Engineer II at Medtronic
Applications close October 18.