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Global Trade Classification & Country of Origin Specialist (US Remote)
Medtronic INC · 🇺🇸 5 Locations
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 roles8 certified filings for “Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist” (Regulatory Affairs Specialists) in CA: $97k–$113k, median $106k. Most were filed at wage level III (71%) — 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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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 - 18 Sep 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 As a Global Trade Operations Specialist , you will serve as a subject matter expert supporting Medtronic's global import compliance program by determining Country of Origin, assigning Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications, applying Rules of Origin, and maintaining the trade data required to support compliant importation of medical devices worldwide. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex trade compliance questions, analyzing manufacturing and supplier information, and making defensible compliance decisions that directly impact global operations. You'll partner with sourcing, engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customs professionals to evaluate product changes, interpret international trade regulations, and ensure Medtronic products meet customs requirements across global markets. Success in this role requires strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, sound judgment, and prior experience applying international trade regulations in a manufacturing or customs environment. Key Responsibilities • Determine and assign Country of Origin for new and existing products by evaluating Bills of Material, manufacturing processes, supplier information, and applicable Rules of Origin. • Research, assign, and maintain Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications while documenting classification rationale. • Evaluate manufacturing and sourcing changes to determine impact on Country of Origin, tariff classification, and import compliance. • Prepare and maintain origin certifications and supporting documentation required for customs compliance. • Partner with Engineering, Sourcing, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to obtain technical product information required to support origin and classification decisions. • Maintain trade compliance master data within ERP and trade systems while ensuring documentation is audit ready. • Research customs regulations and independently resolve moderately complex trade compliance questions. • Participate in internal and external audits by providing supporting documentation and explaining trade compliance determinations. • Recommend process improvements that improve efficiency, consistency, and regulatory compliance. Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor's degree AND 1 year of experience in Global Trade Compliance, Import Compliance, Customs Brokerage, Customs Compliance, or International Trade Operations OR • High School Diploma/GED with 4+ years of directly related trade compliance experience. • Experience in one or more of the following: • Country of Origin determination • HTS Classification • Customs Brokerage • Rules of Origin • Import Compliance • Customs Entry • Trade Compliance Preferred Qualifications • Experience determining Country of Origin for imported products. • Experience applying Customs Rules of Origin, including substantial transformation analysis. • Experience assigning or maintaining Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications. • Experience preparing or supporting Certificates of Origin or Free Trade Agreement documentation. • Experience interpreting Bills of Material, supplier information, manufacturing processes, and engineering documentation to