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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

In Global Operations and Supply Chain, we advance minimally invasive surgery to improve outcomes for patients and providers around the globe. From concept to commercialization, we bring meaningful innovation to our robust and growing portfolio of surgical devices and technologies. Through wise investments, thoughtful planning, and world-class partnerships, we help patients get the care they need – from diagnosis to treatment – when required.

What does it take to be a leader at Medtronic? We look for inspiring and inclusive leaders who partner with others, knowing that diverse talent, skills, and perspectives lead to better outcomes. We reward you in the ways that matter most to you. We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards programs to recognize the critical role you play in our Mission to transform healthcare.


Medtronic’s Microelectronic Solutions location in Tempe, Arizona, is seeking an Equipment Reliability Engineering Manager who will accept the challenge of developing and leading a highly effective team while continually supporting a workplace environment that reflects Medtronic’s standing as the world’s top medical device company.

Help us engineer the extraordinary! Do meaningful work, make a difference, and improve lives — starting with your own!

We’re looking for a proactive Senior Equipment Support Supervisor to lead a team of technicians in stabilizing and improving the reliability of manufacturing equipment, ensuring seamless operations reducing downtime. You’ll play a key role in fostering an efficient, collaborative, and inclusive work environment for technicians, engineers, and operations staff.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Oversee the maintenance of automated production equipment.
• Maintain production equipment in a manner that meets company standards and ensures minimum equipment downtime.
• Oversee technicians that repair and maintain the production and test equipment.
• Establish and maintain preventive maintenance programs and procedures.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of multi-skilled engineers, planners, coordinators, and technicians, encouraging continuous learning and professional growth.
• Lead individual development planning and training plans to create a high performing organization.
• Provide technical mentoring and facilitating training to ensure high technical competency within your organization.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and inclusivity, ensuring the team is engaged, supported, and performing at a high level.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial equipment maintenance and reliability.

Nice to Have:

• Associate’s degree in mechanical, electrical or maintenance related field.
• Experience working in regulated industries.
• Strong technical knowledge of microelectronics manufacturing operations and equipment.
• Certifications such as Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) or certified Reliability Leader (CRL).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Leadership skills associated with influence management.
• Ability to inspire, train, facilitate, and lead.
• Medical device manufacturing and operations experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a highly cross-linked technical work environment.
• Experience working in a highly regulated environment, including knowledge of FDA regulations, QSR, ISO standards, and related regulations.
• Previous knowledge of medical device quality systems and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles or Six Sigma methodologies.

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,