Reliability and Failure Analysis Engineer II - Onsite

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 25 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 ENT, we deliver innovative technologies that help clinicians treat complex ear, nose, and throat conditions with greater precision and confidence. Our solutions enhance patient outcomes across both office and surgical settings. Check us out on LinkedIn: Medtronic ENT This position is based in Jacksonville, Florida and requires an onsite presence. The Reliability & Failure Analysis Engineer II is responsible for evaluating product reliability, investigating failure mechanisms, and driving product and process improvements throughout the development and product lifecycle. This role applies reliability engineering principles, Physics of Failure methodologies, and advanced analytical techniques to assess product robustness, identify root causes, and support design improvements that reduce risk and improve long-term product performance. Primary Responsibilities Develop and execute reliability qualification plans based on product requirements, intended use conditions, and applicable industry standards. Lead reliability assessments including Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Weibull analysis, life data analysis, and reliability growth modeling. Design and evaluate accelerated life testing programs including Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT), Highly Accelerated Stress Screening (HASS), thermal cycling, thermal shock, vibration, humidity, and environmental stress testing. Conduct root cause investigations of product, manufacturing, supplier, and field failures using structured problem-solving methodologies and failure analysis techniques. Perform laboratory-based failure analysis using microscopy, cross-sectioning, Scanning Electron Microscopy/Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (SEM/EDS), X-ray, CT scanning, electrical characterization, and fault isolation methods. Develop lifetime prediction models, reliability assessments, and risk evaluations using statistical and Physics of Failure approaches. Analyze manufacturing, service, warranty, and field-return data to identify reliability trends and drive corrective and preventive actions. Partner with design, quality, supplier, manufacturing, and test engineering teams to integrate Design for Reliability principles into new product development and commercialization activities. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of reliability engineering, failure analysis, product quality, or related engineering experience OR Master's degree with 0+ years of experience. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Experience conducting reliability analyses, failure investigations, and root cause assessments. Experience with reliability statistics, life data analysis, or Weibull analysis. Experience developing and executing environmental or accelerated life testing protocols. Working knowledge of Physics of Failure principles and reliability engineering methodologies. Experience supporting medical device product development in a regulated environment. Experience with HALT/HASS testing, reliability growth modeling, and Design for Reliability practices. Experience using failure analysis tools such as SEM/EDS, X-ray, CT scanning, microscopy, or electrical characterization techniques. Knowledge of FDA Quality System Regulation, ISO 13485, and risk management processes. 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 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, 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 AskHR@medtronic.com. ‌ Benefits & Compensation Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package A 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):$84,800.00 - $127,200.00 ‌ 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