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 LifeAt 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 activities, data analysis, and technical documentation.
- Experience developing or supporting large electromechanical capital equipment systems.
- Experience with motion-control or motion-assembly systems in a development environment.
- Experience supporting verification and validation activities for complex hardware systems.
- Basic machine shop experience, including manual machining and fabrication of simple parts and fixtures.
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 RequirementsThe 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.
Recruitment Fraud AlertWe are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind:
Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses.
Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate.
If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Medtronic, do not respond, click links, or open attachments.
If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at
Benefits & CompensationMedtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits PackageA 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):$85,600.00 - $128,400.00
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
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.
If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. ("Medtronic") in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
