> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1257553-design-quality-engineer-i-cst-boxborough-ma-onsite](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1257553-design-quality-engineer-i-cst-boxborough-ma-onsite). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Design Quality Engineer I - CST - Boxborough, MA (Onsite) - **Company:** Medtronic Inc. - **Location:** Boxborough, MA, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $66,400.0 - $99,600.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Imaging Technology, Reliability Engineering, Phishing - **Published:** July 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usa9268eb5a50762adaf2c5024a2e728f6/eaa ## About the Role Bachelors degree in Engineering or equivalent Technical/Scientific field with minimum of 0 years of relevant experience. Nice to Have (Preferred Qualifications): Strong interest in quality engineering and medical device development. Passion for learning, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to technical detail and regulatory compliance. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams. Experience with engineering investigations, testing, statistical analysis, or quality systems through coursework, internships, or co-op experience is a plus. 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. ## Description As a Design Quality Engineer I within Medtronic's Enabling Technologies team, you will play a key role in supporting innovative imaging systems that help surgeons perform complex spinal and cranial procedures with greater precision. Working as part of a cross-functional engineering team, you will help ensure product quality and regulatory compliance throughout the product lifecycle by supporting design changes, investigating product performance, analyzing field trends, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives., Review and approve quality engineering aspects of engineering change orders supporting released products. Investigate field complaint trends and support root cause analysis and corrective actions. Assist in testing and evaluating proposed product design changes and updates to intended use. Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams to ensure quality requirements are integrated throughout product development and sustaining activities. Develop and implement inspection, testing, and evaluation methods to verify product performance and reliability. Support the design and qualification of inspection and testing equipment and perform data analysis to evaluate product quality and compliance. Ensure documentation and corrective actions meet applicable quality system and regulatory requirements. Participate in or lead Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) activities to improve product quality and reliability. Support design quality, product evaluation, reliability engineering, and research and development initiatives related to product and process quality. Location: Boxborough, MA (Onsite) Onsite: At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. We're working onsite 4 days a week to drive performance, foster an environment of belonging, and collaborate to inspire as we engineer the extraordinary. This role will require 15% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects., 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. Recruitment Fraud Alert We 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 . ## Related Videos - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Grappling With Clunky Old Software? 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