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Principal Field Service Technical Training Specialist
Medtronic INC · 🇺🇸 Lafayette, Colorado, 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 “DBS Sr. Emerging Technology Field Technical Consultant” (Sales Engineers) in CA: $156k–$156k, median $156k. Most were filed at wage level III (100%) — 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 - 2 Nov 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 Cranial and Spine Service team develops and delivers technical training that enables Medtronic field service professionals and customer biomedical teams to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair complex medical technologies. This role is ideal for technical professionals who enjoy solving difficult electrical and electromechanical challenges, interpreting schematics, and translating complex concepts into practical training. Supporting a global service organization, the position focuses primarily on imaging and x-ray based systems within the Cranial and Spine portfolio. While this position is posted as remote, training activities are conducted at the Lafayette, Colorado facility. The role requires onsite presence a minimum of two weeks per month to facilitate instructor-led training and support hands-on learning activities, so living a reasonable driving distance from this facility is required. Up to 25% domestic and international travel may be required. This role is responsible for designing and delivering technical training programs for field service engineers and biomedical professionals supporting Cranial and Spine technologies. Success in this position requires a strong foundation in electrical engineering principles, the ability to interpret schematics and complex system designs, and the capability to translate technical concepts into effective learning experiences . Unlike a traditional instructional design role, this position requires hands-on technical expertise and the ability to develop training content directly from engineering documentation, repair procedures, and circuit-level troubleshooting activities . It is also not a clinical training role; candidates are expected to bring technical knowledge of electrical, electronic, or electromechanical systems rather than clinical or patient-facing expertise. The individual will develop training content, lead classroom and hands-on instruction, and serve as a technical expert for troubleshooting and repair methodologies. Primary Responsibilities • Develop technical training curricula, course materials, assessments, and learning assets for service and customer audiences. • Create and update training content using electrical schematics, engineering drawings, repair procedures, and technical documentation . • Deliver instructor-led and hands-on training programs covering system operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair. • Translate complex electrical and electromechanical concepts into effective training for diverse technical audiences. • Partner with engineering, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and service teams to ensure training content reflects current products and procedures. • Evaluate training effectiveness and implement continuous improvements to course content and delivery methods. • Support global service readiness for new product introductions, software releases, and product updates. • Provide technical expertise on system diagnostics, root cause analysis, and complex troubleshooting scenarios. Required Qualifications • High School Diploma or equivalent with 8+ years OR Associate's Degree with 6+ years OR Bachelor's Degree with 4+ years of engineering, technical