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Braiding and Extrusion Center of Excellence Strategy Leader
Medtronic INC · 🇺🇸 Danvers, 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 roles1 certified filing for “Cost Excellence Program Manager” (Logisticians) in MA: $122k–$122k, median $122k. 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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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 - 11 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 The Braiding and Extrusion Center of Excellence Strategy Leader is part of the Manufacturing Technology and Engineering organization, supporting enterprise-wide advancement of braiding and extrusion manufacturing capabilities across Medtronic. The team partners with Operating Units, Research and Development, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and manufacturing sites to develop manufacturing strategies, establish technology standards, and accelerate adoption of new production capabilities that support current and future product portfolios. This position is based onsite at the Medtronic facility in Danvers, Massachusetts, with an expectation of working onsite four days per week. Up to 25% travel is required to support collaboration with manufacturing sites, technology partners, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders. The Braiding and Extrusion Center of Excellence Strategy Leader is responsible for defining and executing enterprise manufacturing technology strategies for braiding and extrusion processes. This role leads cross-functional collaboration to develop technology roadmaps, establish manufacturing standards, evaluate emerging technologies, and drive deployment of new capabilities that improve manufacturing performance, scalability, and product quality. Primary Responsibilities • Lead the Braiding and Extrusion Center of Excellence, including enterprise strategy, capability development, and technology roadmap planning. • Define and maintain manufacturing strategies for braiding and extrusion technologies to support network capacity, site capabilities, and future growth objectives. • Establish enterprise standards for equipment, tooling, materials, automation, process controls, and quality systems. • Partner with Operating Units, Research and Development, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to align technology investments with business and product needs. • Provide technical leadership to manufacturing sites through process optimization, yield improvement, defect reduction, equipment enhancement, and capability expansion initiatives. • Identify, assess, and prioritize emerging braiding and extrusion technologies through collaboration with suppliers, academic institutions, and industry partners. • Drive feasibility assessments, proof-of-concept activities, and industrialization efforts that accelerate manufacturing technology readiness and deployment. • Ensure manufacturing technologies, standards, and processes support regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and scalable production. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of manufacturing, engineering, or advanced manufacturing experience OR advanced degree with 8+ years of manufacturing, engineering, or advanced manufacturing experience. • Experience with braiding technologies, extrusion technologies, or both in a manufacturing environment. • Experience developing and deploying manufacturing processes, equipment, or production technologies. • Experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving engineering, manufacturing, quality, and operational stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications • Previous Medtronic experience. • Experience wit