Medical Devices STEM OPT Jobs in Arizona
Arizona's medical devices sector spans Tempe, Scottsdale, and Tucson, with employers like Medtronic, Stryker, and Becton Dickinson maintaining engineering and R&D operations across the state. F-1 students on STEM OPT can work for up to three years in qualifying roles, giving Arizona medical devices companies a meaningful window to evaluate candidates before pursuing longer-term sponsorship.
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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
Engineers create our market-leading portfolio of innovations. Join us to make a lasting impact. Help bring the next generation of life-changing medical technology to patients worldwide.
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 4 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 Integrated circuits test development team in Tempe, Arizona is seeking a Senior IC Test Development Engineer to develop precision parametric measurement, dynamic signal analysis, and automated test system software for highly custom analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits.
In this role, you will be involved in all phases of product development, including definition, design for testability, test hardware and software design, hands-on debug, characterization, manufacturing release under a heavily regulated quality and regulatory standard operating procedures. You will be an important part of an experienced test development team whose goal is to deliver the highest quality test application to test ICs for use in live saving medical devices.
Responsibilities include:
- Lead and owning test system redesign and improvement projects
- Lead/develop plans, schedules and equipment required for testing Medtronic product during manufacturing
- Design, develop, and implement testing methods and equipment
- Plan and arrange the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing standard and special Medtronic devices
- Support new test system and test application development as a subject matter expert in your area
- Compile data and define changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements
- Testing, troubleshoot, and repair manufacturing site complex issues
Must Haves - Minimum Requirements
To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile and on your resume.
- Bachelor’s Degree and 4+ years industry experience with integrated circuits test, design or verification OR an advanced degree and 2+ years industry experience with integrated circuits test, design or verification.
Nice to Have
- Experience with IC testing, design, verification and debug preferred.
- Excellent leadership and mentorship skills.
- Experience with mixed signal testers required, SPEA, Advantest, and LTX systems preferred.
- Ability to execute on multi-disciplinary functional excellence project that map to the department, campus and company vision and goals.
- C, C++ or similar programming languages
- Understanding of design for testability (DFT) implementation & strategies, capability to provide input to design groups to ensure reliable and accurate production testing is a plus
- Hands on experience with lab equipment: Oscilloscope, Power Supplies, DVM, etc.
- Good communication skills and ability to work and contribute in a team based environment
- Excellent working communication (both written and verbal) and the ability to work with design teams remotely and different geographical locations
- Experience with production test, yield improvement, cost reduction and quality control
- Experience working on ultra-low power ASIC testing desired
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): $103,200.00 - $154,800.00
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 insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: 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), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
Further details are available at the link below:
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans
It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 10 Jul 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
Engineers create our market-leading portfolio of innovations. Join us to make a lasting impact. Help bring the next generation of life-changing medical technology to patients worldwide.
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 4 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 Integrated circuits test development team in Tempe, Arizona is seeking a Senior IC Test Development Engineer to develop precision parametric measurement, dynamic signal analysis, and automated test system software for highly custom analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits.
In this role, you will be involved in all phases of product development, including definition, design for testability, test hardware and software design, hands-on debug, characterization, manufacturing release under a heavily regulated quality and regulatory standard operating procedures. You will be an important part of an experienced test development team whose goal is to deliver the highest quality test application to test ICs for use in live saving medical devices.
Responsibilities include:
- Lead and owning test system redesign and improvement projects
- Lead/develop plans, schedules and equipment required for testing Medtronic product during manufacturing
- Design, develop, and implement testing methods and equipment
- Plan and arrange the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing standard and special Medtronic devices
- Support new test system and test application development as a subject matter expert in your area
- Compile data and define changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements
- Testing, troubleshoot, and repair manufacturing site complex issues
Must Haves - Minimum Requirements
To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile and on your resume.
- Bachelor’s Degree and 4+ years industry experience with integrated circuits test, design or verification OR an advanced degree and 2+ years industry experience with integrated circuits test, design or verification.
Nice to Have
- Experience with IC testing, design, verification and debug preferred.
- Excellent leadership and mentorship skills.
- Experience with mixed signal testers required, SPEA, Advantest, and LTX systems preferred.
- Ability to execute on multi-disciplinary functional excellence project that map to the department, campus and company vision and goals.
- C, C++ or similar programming languages
- Understanding of design for testability (DFT) implementation & strategies, capability to provide input to design groups to ensure reliable and accurate production testing is a plus
- Hands on experience with lab equipment: Oscilloscope, Power Supplies, DVM, etc.
- Good communication skills and ability to work and contribute in a team based environment
- Excellent working communication (both written and verbal) and the ability to work with design teams remotely and different geographical locations
- Experience with production test, yield improvement, cost reduction and quality control
- Experience working on ultra-low power ASIC testing desired
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): $103,200.00 - $154,800.00
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 insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: 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), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
Further details are available at the link below:
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans
It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Search Medical Devices Jobs in ArizonaMedical Devices STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
Which medical devices companies sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas in Arizona?
Arizona hosts several established medical devices employers with documented STEM OPT hiring histories, including Medtronic, Becton Dickinson, Stryker, and Axon. Smaller contract manufacturers and medical technology firms in the Tempe and Scottsdale corridors also participate in STEM OPT programs. Because sponsorship practices vary by location and department, checking each company's actual OPT hiring record is more reliable than assuming based on company size alone.
Which cities in Arizona have the most medical devices F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Tempe and Scottsdale concentrate the largest share of Arizona's medical devices employment, driven by corporate headquarters and regional R&D centers. Phoenix proper hosts manufacturing and quality operations for several device companies. Tucson has a smaller but active cluster tied to University of Arizona research partnerships, particularly in biomedical engineering and imaging technology. Chandler and Mesa also have medical devices manufacturing presence worth monitoring.
What types of medical devices roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Roles in biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering for embedded systems, quality engineering, regulatory affairs with a technical degree, and manufacturing process engineering commonly qualify. The position must fall under a STEM-designated Classification of Instructional Programs code matching the student's degree. O*NET occupation profiles can help verify whether a specific job title aligns with STEM OPT eligibility requirements under USCIS guidelines.
How do I find medical devices F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Arizona?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for F-1 STEM OPT eligibility within the medical devices industry in Arizona, surfacing employers with verified sponsorship activity rather than unverified claims. You can search by city, role type, and visa category to narrow results to positions where employers have active STEM OPT experience. Combining Migrate Mate results with a review of each employer's DOL Labor Condition Application history gives you the clearest picture of genuine sponsorship intent.
Are there any Arizona-specific or medical devices industry considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Arizona does not impose state-level visa sponsorship requirements beyond federal rules, but medical devices employers in the state often require E-Verify enrollment, which aligns with STEM OPT's mandatory E-Verify condition for all sponsoring employers. Arizona's device manufacturing sector also has stricter FDA quality system expectations, meaning roles in quality assurance or regulatory affairs may involve additional credentialing steps that employers factor into hiring timelines alongside OPT authorization periods.