We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 14 Apr 2026

 

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

As a Post Market Quality Engineer II where you'll play a pivotal role in driving quality excellence and continuous improvement. Reporting to the Post-Market Quality Director, you will be working with the post market team on analysis of complaints and quality data, Health Risk Assessments, conduct Product hold, field action activities, and manage quality improvement projects. Based in Colorado, this position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, innovative-driven environment where your analytical skills will directly impact product quality and patient safety.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Maturing Post Market trending – the first year of this role will have a significant focus on improving trending processes and data analysis.
• Monitor Product Performance: Collect and analyze data from various sources (complaints, adverse events, clinical follow-up, literature) to identify product issues and trends.
• Data Analysis: Conduct trending and risk analysis on post-market data to detect potential safety or performance issues. 
• Health Risk Assessment: Conduct and document Health Risk Assessments (HHA) to evaluate the potential impact of product issues on patient safety and recommended actions.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all activities comply with FDA, EU MDR, ISO 13485, and other applicable regulations.
• Continuous Improvement: Recommend and support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) based on post-market findings.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Regulatory, Quality, R&D, and Manufacturing teams to address product safety and performance concerns.
• CAPA: Participate in CAPA investigations and determination of appropriate corrective actions.
• Review of Clinical Performance: Participate in review and documentation of clinical performance of devices (Periodic Safety Update Report, Post-Market Clinical Follow up, and Clinical Evaluation Reports
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and thorough records of all post-market surveillance activities.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 0 years of relevant experience.

 
Nice to Have
 

• Experience in quality data analysis and trending in medical device industry
• Experience in Post Market Surveillance and/or Risk Assessment
• Strong statistical analysis skills and proficiency with tools like Minitab, JMP, or Excel advanced functions
• Knowledge of medical device regulations: FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, MDR/IVDR
• Knowledge of global post-market surveillance regulations and standards (e.g., FDA 21 CFR 820, EU MDR, ISO 14971).
• Experience with CAPA processes and root cause analysis methodologies (5-Why, Fishbone, 8D)
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Project management experience with quality improvement initiatives
• Experience with quality management software (TrackWise, GCH, or similar)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and drive initiatives to completion.

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. 

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Join us in our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—where your unique background and perspective are valued.

Benefits & Compensation
 

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create.  We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
 

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$76,800.00 - $115,200.00

 

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

 

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

 

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns.  Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

 

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. 
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.