Medtronic · 21 hours ago
Senior CNC Programmer
Fort Worth, Texas, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$82K/yr - $123K/yr
15+ years expMedtronic is a global healthcare technology leader committed to addressing challenging health problems. The Senior CNC Programmer will be responsible for developing CNC machining programs for medical device components and providing technical support to optimize production processes.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical Device
Responsibilities
Responsible for the development of all CNC machining program code
Review engineering drawings and initiates changes, or recommendations, for manufacturing tools, fixtures, CNC programs, through the change control system
Provides technical support to engineers to achieve improvements in cycle-time, yield, unit cost, quality, safety and compliance of production and operations processes and products
Monitors instruments and equipment and collects operating data, including calibration, inspection, testing and repair activities, to assist in making on-line adjustments to instruments, equipment, or products
Analyzes and resolves malfunctions and deviations of instruments and control systems to identify and resolve problems
Conducts, analyses and prepares reports using metrics from salvage tracking, trending, reporting and root-cause analyses
Maintains process designs to optimize process, equipment and facility use while conforming to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Completes activities of the change control policy and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) system in accordance with policy
Work in cross-collaborative teams to execute risk management activities (i.e. pFMEA)
Creates conceptual designs for new fixtures and special cutting tools. Which can require tool design reviews with Tooling Team personnel, purchasing personnel and outside tool suppliers
May make recommendations to leadership on plant layout
May in determining appropriate machine platforms for product and review any necessary capital equipment requirements along with specifying required capital tool holders
Develops manufacturing setup sheets for all machining operations for new products
May recommend equipment acquisitions. Works with equipment suppliers on equipment specifications, quoting of specified equipment and delivery schedules
Reviews product drawings for manufacturability. Initiates drawing changes with the product design engineer to improve manufacturing quality and reduce costs
Proactively execute and support development of validation and qualification studies. Provide input to assist in developing the strategy with appropriate teams
Support product launches, transfer of product and core business initiatives
May lead in the training of new team members as well as training for new CNC machine programs, machining processes, or machining equipment
Travel as required for company business needs
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience
Preferred
Experience with CAM/CAD software, Virtual Grind (VG), VG Pro, Pro/E and Vericut
Direct experience with providing direct machining support such as creating new programs, troubleshooting and/or updating existing programs
Advanced level of understanding machines platforms such as Grinding, Milling, Mill Turning
Proven experience troubleshooting machining issues, research and developing tools, fixtures and programming solutions to solve quality and safety issues
Working knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements. (Including, but not limited to: ISO 13485, ISO 14971, MDD 93/42 EEC, PAL, CMDR, and 21 CFR Part 820)
Understands impact of compliance to the requirements and how it relates to their job, or is aware of resources available to them to assist with determining impact
Strong oral and written communication skills
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Ability to work well under pressure and maintain a positive, and enthusiastic attitude
Eagerness to learn and expand responsibilities
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and build strong working relationships
Willingness to participate in continuous improvement initiatives
Creates conceptual designs for new fixtures and special cutting tools. Which can require tool design reviews with Tooling Team personnel, purchasing personnel and outside tool suppliers
May make recommendations to leadership on plant layout
May in determining appropriate machine platforms for product and review any necessary capital equipment requirements along with specifying required capital tool holders
Develops manufacturing setup sheets for all machining operations for new products
May recommend equipment acquisitions. Works with equipment suppliers on equipment specifications, quoting of specified equipment and delivery schedules
Reviews product drawings for manufacturability. Initiates drawing changes with the product design engineer to improve manufacturing quality and reduce costs
Proactively execute and support development of validation and qualification studies. Provide input to assist in developing the strategy with appropriate teams
Support product launches, transfer of product and core business initiatives
May lead in the training of new team members as well as training for new CNC machine programs, machining processes, or machining equipment
Travel as required for company business needs
Benefits
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
Simple Steps (global well-being program)
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)
Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)
Company
Medtronic
Medtronic is a healthcare technology company that designs and develops AI-based products and solutions for the medical industry.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$18.16BKey Investors
NHS EnglandBlackstone Life SciencesTrade Capital Funding
2025-09-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.76B
2024-05-29Post Ipo Debt· $3.24B
2023-03-23Post Ipo Debt· $2B
Leadership Team
Geoffrey Martha
CEO and Chairman Of The Board Of Directors
Linnea Burman
SVP & President, Neurovascular
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