ENGINEERING MANAGER

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.A Day in the LifeEngineering ManagerCareers that Change LivesAt Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology can do to make tomorrow better than yesterday and that makes it an exciting and rewarding place to work. We value what makes you unique. Be a part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations. Medtronic’s Cardiac Implantable Technology Development Center (CI TDC) is looking for an Engineering Manager to lead a team of systems engineers and technicians in product development. Medtronic CI TDC products are complex engineering systems (an implanted pacer, for instance, can transmit device status and diagnostics remotely to a physician for years). The position will be responsible for leading a functional team of Systems Engineers and Technicians to achieve the technical objectives of the CRM operating unit and CI TDC. The functional leadership responsibilities will include oversight of a portion of the Systems Engineering team in their day-to-day activities - primarily focused on system integration, system verification, and validation (Systems IVV)), talent development and driving functional excellence, all towards improving the effectiveness of the Systems Engineering organization. Candidates with exposure to systems engineering practice in industry are requested to apply. This position is on-site five days a week in Mounds View, MN.We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result —and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive.A Day in the Life In general, the following responsibilities apply to the Systems Engineering Manager role.  This includes, but is not limited to the following:Functional Strategy:Lead cross-functional teams to make appropriate, timely decisions and recommendations that result in the successful completion of major organizational objectives.Drive Systems IVV strategy to advance Systems Engineering through process, design practices, and organizational changes.Specific focus on test execution strategy, both manual and automated testing.Manage engineering labs, including budget, equipment needs, project resourcing and assignments.Talent Development:Manage team of engineers and technicians to achieve Systems Engineering goals.Develop Systems technicians and engineers to be effective leaders, including how to best approach technical issues, soft skills, etc.Provide targeted opportunities to develop and stretch team member’s knowledge and capabilities.Recruit individuals whose skills will enable Systems Engineering to achieve organizational objectives.Identify opportunities to increase organizational talent flexibility. Program Execution: Communicate across operating units and with functional partners to evaluate, develop, and plan technical solutions. Ensure programs have robust technical solutions and risk burndown plansLead multiple system engineering activities in the System Integration, Verification, and Validation space including identification, planning, monitoring and executing tasks for entire project.Support key efforts if major technical issues are identified.Travel Requirements:Travel approximately once per quarter.Specialized Knowledge or Skills –Experience managing technicians and engineers.Multiple years’ experience as a System Engineer and/or Core Team member in key programs. Experience in System Integration, Verification, and Validation.A person that is versatile, technically savvy, curious, a broad systems thinker, and willing to work in a space with a lot of ambiguity.Good judgment in assessing risks and opportunities of these solutions.  Good at communicating complex technical opportunities and challenges to upper management in a concise but thorough fashion.A person that can protect time for strategic initiatives, while supporting key tactical needs.Someone that is a leader, good communicator, and comfortable talking to customers.Proven leadership skills, business acumen, and results orientationExcellent verbal and written communications skillsSolid engineering functional leadership skills and experienceQualificationsMUST HAVE - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE, PLEASE BE SURE THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE EVIDENT ON YOUR RESUMEBachelor's degree (in Engineering, Science, or a technical discipline)Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, OR advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience.Nice to Have Experience with system-level test automationDemonstrated domain knowledge and understands applications to assigned projectsDemonstrated commitment to continuous improvement by studying and applying technical advances in area of expertiseExperience with Cardiac Rhythm Management productsExperience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)Familiarity with Design for Six Sigma or related product development processesAbout MedtronicTogether, 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.Physical Job RequirementsThe 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. (ADA-United States of America)Physical Job RequirementsThe 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.Benefits & CompensationMedtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits PackageA 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):$136,000.00 - $204,000.00This 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).Medtronic benefits and compensation plansAbout MedtronicWe 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 90,000+ 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.Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.At Medtronic, most positions are posted on our career site for 3-7 days.  SummaryLocation: Mounds View, Minnesota, United States of AmericaType: Full time