We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 2 May 2025

 

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

Medtronic’s Cranial and Spinal Technologies (CST) Operating Unit is committed to transforming patient care through groundbreaking innovations in neurosurgery and spinal procedures. Our comprehensive portfolio includes spinal implants, robotics-assisted surgical solutions like the Mazor™ Robotic Guidance System, StealthStation™ surgical navigation, and biologics for bone healing, all designed to enhance surgical precision, efficiency, and patient outcomes. Beyond technology, we support surgeons through education, training, and clinical research, ensuring they have the tools and knowledge to achieve the best possible results. By continuously driving innovation and collaboration, Medtronic is redefining cranial and spinal care, improving lives worldwide.​​

Join a diverse team of innovators who bring their worldview, their unique backgrounds and their individual life experiences to work every day. It’s no accident – we work hard to cultivate a workforce that reflects our patients and partners. We believe it’s the only way to drive healthcare forward and remain a global leader in medical technology and solutions.

Learn more about Cranial and Spinal Technologies here:

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Careers That Change Lives

As a Prototype Machinist IV, you will be a vital member of the R&D organization, responsible for manufacturing prototypes and test fixtures to support the development of innovative products for treating spinal pathologies. You will provide the business with implant and instrument prototypes essential to the product design process, from concept through commercialization. In addition to hands-on fabrication, you will collaborate closely with engineering and management teams, offering manufacturing insights and advising on design for manufacturability. Your responsibilities will also include supporting day-to-day operations by ordering supplies, performing routine maintenance, and assisting in other departmental tasks as needed.

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

• Fabricate high-precision prototype components, assemblies, and test fixtures to support R&D and operational needs.

• Program, set up, and operate a variety of machining equipment to complete complex fabrication tasks efficiently.

• Estimate project timelines and costs, source materials and tooling, and ensure timely, high-quality project delivery.

• Provide mentorship to junior technicians and support production scheduling and workflow optimization with management.

• Partner with engineering teams to advise on manufacturing processes and Design for Manufacturability (DFM).

• Maintain and troubleshoot Model Shop equipment and recommend new tools or machines to expand capabilities.

• Monitor inventory of consumables to avoid project delays and ensure uninterrupted shop operations.

• Ensure compliance with specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Contribute to innovation through development of creative solutions and prototypes aligned with business goals.

Location: Memphis, TN (Onsite)

Must Have (Minimum Requirements)

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.

• Highschool diploma or equivalent, vocational or technical education or certificate required.

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience.

Nice to Have (Preferred Qualifications)

• Machining experience with both conventional and CNC equipment preferred

• Completion of a Machinist or Tool and Die Maker apprenticeship is a plus

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a model making or prototyping environment preferred

• Advanced machining skills preferred, including: 5-axis milling, 6-axis lathe, Wire EDM, Sinker EDM

• Proficient in CNC pr