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Mechanical Design Engineer II - Onsite
Medtronic INC · 🇺🇸 Boxborough, Massachusetts, United States of America
Sponsorship verdict
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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 This role supports the development of next-generation X-ray imaging systems within Medtronic’s capital equipment portfolio. The engineering team is responsible for the mechanical design, integration, testing, and support of complex electromechanical systems used in advanced medical imaging applications. Team members work across product development activities, from concept design through prototype builds, verification testing, and system readiness. This position is based in Boxborough, Massachusetts and follows a flex work model with four days per week onsite. Regular onsite presence is required to support laboratory activities, hardware development, system integration, and testing. As a Mechanical Design Engineer II, you will contribute to the design, integration, testing, and support of large-scale electromechanical imaging systems. This role combines mechanical engineering design with significant hands-on laboratory work, providing opportunities to work directly with prototypes, test systems, and complex capital equipment throughout the product development lifecycle. Primary Responsibilities • Design mechanical and electromechanical components, assemblies, fixtures, and tooling using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software and engineering drawings. • Support assembly, integration, bring-up, troubleshooting, and repair of complex electromechanical systems and prototypes. • Develop and execute engineering test protocols, test setups, and verification activities to evaluate system performance. • Analyze test data, document results, and support root-cause investigations for product and system issues. • Maintain laboratory systems through setup, configuration, operation, refurbishment, and documentation activities. • Create and manage engineering documentation, including Bills of Materials (BOMs), work instructions, engineering changes, and configuration records. • Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles during design reviews, inspections, and failure analysis activities. • Partner with cross-functional teams to support prototype builds, project milestones, and manufacturing readiness efforts. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2+ years of experience OR Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 0+ years of experience. • Hands-on experience with mechanical or electromechanical hardware assembly, testing, troubleshooting, prototyping, or laboratory systems. • Experience using 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software and creating or modifying engineering drawings. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with SolidWorks. • Working knowledge of mechanical drawings, tolerancing practices, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and mechanical system components. • Experience supporting engineering test activitie