Test Engineer I

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 22 Jun 2026

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. Youll lead with purpose breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected compassionate world.

Our Cranial & Spinal Technologies (CST) Operating Unit develops and delivers an integrated ecosystem of spinal implants navigation and robotic guidance systems advanced imaging and data-driven planning tools for complex spine and cranial procedures. Platforms such as AiBLE connect these technologies to enhance surgical precision streamline workflows and support improved patient outcomes across the globe.

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At Medtronic we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. Were working onsite 4 days a week to drive performance foster an environment of belonging and collaborate to inspire as we engineer the role will require 10 - 20% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects.

• Responsible for plans schedules and equipment required for testing including tool/fixture/phantom design.

• Compiles data and defines changes required in test equipment testing procedures manufacturing processes or new testing requirements.

• Frequent use and application of technical standards principles theories concepts and techniques.

• Responsible for verification and validation of new or changed products including generating plans protocols and reports for testing performed.

• Create develop and maintain test software.

• Ensures test equipment is in good working order and calibrated as necessary.

• Coordinates and oversees the testing of equipment and product at outside test facilities.

• Sets up and develops test tracking monitoring and data recording systems.

• Provides solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity.

• Participate in all phases of product development as needed such as reviewing requirements design usability risk assessment and defects.

• Design implement and/or execute automated testing.

• Identify and implement process improvements.

• Participate in defect tracking and analysis.

• Troubleshoot debug maintain and support existing products.

• Effectively communicate findings problems and solutions to project teams and stakeholders.

• Collaborate and maintain excellent working relationships with team members and stakeholders.

• All activities must be performed in compliance with the Quality System.

• Performs duties in compliance with environmental health and safety related site rules policies or governmental regulations.

• All other duties as assigned.

• Bachelors degree in a technically related field (STEM)

• Working knowledge of software design development debug and test practices.

• Oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to work in a team environment.

• Willingness to learn and apply generative AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT Copilot) to improve work efficiency including writing and debugging scripts analyzing code or requirement changes and streamlining documentation tasks.

• Experience with medical device testing and understanding of FDA Quality System Regulations (QSR)

• Familiarity with generative AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT Copilot) to writing and debugging scripts

• Experience with test automation including GUI integration and stress testing and designing and implementing test automation frameworks.

• Experience with utilizing AI for

• Able to handle multiple tasks/projects and manage priorities

• Ability to work in a fast paced collaborative team environment. Experience with Agile and iterative development practices is a plus.

• Project management skills including planning estimation tracking and communication

• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently

• Experience with C Linux Python Perl SQL XML Selenium Javascript continuous integration and other technical tools.

• Machine shop experience.

• Knowledge of statistical methods.

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.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

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.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful 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.

Join us in our mission to alleviate pain restore health and extend lifewhere your unique background and perspective are valued.

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.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$70400.00 - $105600.00

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 insuranceHealth Savings AccountHealthcare Flexible Spending AccountLife insurance Long-term disability leaveDependent daycare spending accountTuition assistance/reimbursement andSimple 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 matchShort-term disabilityPaid time offPaid holidaysEmployee Stock Purchase PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramNon-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums) andCapital 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

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission to alleviate pain restore health and extend life unites a global team of 95000 passionate people.
We are engineers at heart putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab to the factory floor to the conference room every one of us experiments creates builds improves and solves. We have the talent diverse perspectives and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

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