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Process Engineers - 4 years +
Medtronic INC · 🇺🇸 Humacao, Puerto Rico, United States of America
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 193 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 106 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Medtronic INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles5 certified filings for “Business Process Program Manager” (Industrial Engineers) in CO: $133k–$133k, median $133k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Medtronic INC
The US Department of Labor certified 193 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 106 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About 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. A Day in the Life 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. Join a high-impact manufacturing engineering team responsible for advancing production performance, product quality, and operational excellence. This role partners closely with Operations, Quality, R&D, and Supply Chain to develop, optimize, and scale manufacturing processes that support innovative medical technologies. The engineer will lead strategic process improvements, technology transfers, equipment implementations, and data-driven initiatives that enhance productivity, compliance, and product reliability. Primary Responsibilities • Lead the development, optimization, and sustainment of manufacturing processes to improve quality, efficiency, throughput, and yield. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and statistical methodologies to reduce waste and improve process capability. • Identify, evaluate, and implement equipment, tooling, automation, and process enhancements to support operational objectives. • Lead equipment qualification and validation activities, including Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ). • Partner with R&D and Product Development teams to ensure designs are manufacturable, scalable, and aligned with production capabilities. • Conduct process characterization, Design of Experiments (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Measurement System Analysis (MSA), and capability studies to support robust manufacturing processes. • Support technology transfer, scale-up activities, and new product introductions, ensuring successful transition into manufacturing operations. • Ensure compliance with FDA Quality System Regulations (QSR), ISO 13485, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and internal quality requirements. • Lead risk assessments using Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Fault Tree Analysis, and other risk management tools. • Support nonconformance investigations, Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), engineering changes, and continuous process improvement initiatives. Required Qualifications Senior Level • Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 4+ years of manufacturing engineering experience OR Master's degree in Engineering and 2+ years of manufacturing engineering experience OR PhD in Engineering. Principal Level • Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience OR Master's degree in Engineering and 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience OR PhD in Engineering and 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience. • Experience applying Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies in a regulated manufacturing environment. • Experience with advanced statistical tools, including DOE, SPC, MSA, and process capability analysis. • Experience leading equipment qualifications and process validations (IQ/OQ/PQ). • Knowledge of FDA QSR, ISO 13485, GMP, and quality system requirements. • Experience supporting nonconformance investigations, CAPA activities, and engineering change implementation. Preferred Qualifications • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or