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Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer - Onsite
Medtronic INC · 🇺🇸 Boxborough, Massachusetts, 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 roles4 certified filings for “Sr. Test Engineer” (Mechanical Engineers) in CA: $124k–$124k, median $124k. Most were filed at wage level II (100%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% 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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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
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 22 Oct 2026 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 At Medtronic Neuroscience, we bring innovation, expertise, and purpose together to improve outcomes and transform lives for people living with neurological, spine, and chronic pain conditions. At Medtronic CST, we bring together innovative technologies that empower surgeons and improve outcomes in complex spine and cranial procedures. Check us out on LinkedIn: Medtronic CST Medtronic is developing next-generation X-ray imaging technologies used in interventional and image-guided procedures. The mechanical engineering team is responsible for the design, integration, verification, and lifecycle support of complex capital equipment systems that combine mechanical, electrical, and software technologies to deliver reliable clinical performance. As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will play a key technical role in the development of a next-generation X-ray imaging system. You will lead mechanical engineering projects and technical workstreams spanning concept development, detailed design, system integration, verification, and product implementation. This role requires strong technical judgment, ownership, and collaboration across engineering, quality, manufacturing, and external partners to deliver robust mechanical solutions for complex medical technology systems. This position is based in Boxborough, Massachusetts and requires an onsite presence four days per week to support hands-on design, prototyping, testing, and cross-functional collaboration. Primary Responsibilities • Lead mechanical engineering projects and technical workstreams from requirements definition through design, verification, and implementation. • Design and develop mechanical and electromechanical components, assemblies, mechanisms, fixtures, and test equipment. • Create, review, and release 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and documentation supporting product development activities. • Conduct root-cause investigations for mechanical, integration, manufacturing, and product performance issues and implement corrective actions. • Define verification strategies, author engineering test protocols, develop test fixtures, and evaluate test results. • Collaborate with suppliers, subcontractors, and cross-functional teams to evaluate technical solutions and resolve engineering challenges. • Support system integration, design reviews, engineering changes, configuration management, and design transfer activities. • Drive technical decision-making by applying engineering analysis, risk assessment, and sound design principles. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of engineering experience OR Master's degree and 2+ years of engineering experience OR Ph.D with 0+ years of experience required. • Experience in mechanical product development with ownership of engineering projects or major technical workstreams. • Proficiency with 3D CAD software and engineering drawings, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T). Preferred Qualifications • Experience designing mechanical and electromechanical systems, including design analysis, verification, and complex problem resolution. • Experience collaborating with suppliers, subcontractors, and c