Assembler I

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 29 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 Life

The Neurovascular business develops technologies used in the treatment of stroke and other vascular conditions affecting the brain. The Manufacturing function supports the production of medical devices that are used in patient care worldwide through regulated manufacturing processes, quality systems, and continuous operational improvement.

You will be a part of a dedicated, experienced, and high-performing team at our Salt Lake City, UT site. At this facility, the assembler role is responsible for the day-to-day production and packaging of components used in our medical devices.

At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 5 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.

The Assembler I performs precision assembly, packaging, and documentation activities that support the manufacture of neurovascular medical devices. This role requires attention to detail, manual dexterity, adherence to documented procedures, and a commitment to product quality and patient safety.

Primary Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production assembly operations.
• Works from visual aids, method layouts, diagrams, schematics, process flow sheets and written or verbal assembly instructions.
• Sets initial layouts, and uses a variety of tools to prepare product(s).
• Make continuity checks on work in process and completed.
• May conduct quality inspections on processing lines in accordance with quality specifications.
• May disassemble, modify, rework, reassemble, and test experimental or prototype assemblies and subassemblies according to specifications and under simulated conditions.
• Operate microscopes as needed.
• Alternate between standing and sitting throughout shift

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• No prior experience required; comprehensive training will be provided.
• Ability to read and write in English in order to understand work instructions, safety protocols, and communicate effectively within the team.

Nice to Have:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing
• Previous experience with assembly work
• Experience working in medical device manufacturing
• Background in automotive manufacturing or related industries
• Strong mathematical skills for measurement and quality checks
• Excellent hand dexterity for detailed assembly tasks
• Willingness and flexibility to support different production areas as needed

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.

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