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Quality Engineer II
Medtronic INC · 🇺🇸 Juncos, 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 roles16 certified filings for “Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer” (Industrial Engineers) in MN: $109k–$124k, median $109k. Most were filed at wage level III (44%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% 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. 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. • 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 Qualifications • 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 L