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Connecticut's service engineer market is anchored by precision manufacturing, aerospace, and defense contractors, with major employers like Sikorsky, Raytheon, and Pratt & Whitney concentrated in the Hartford and Bridgeport corridors. International candidates with technical degrees and field service experience will find active sponsorship activity here, particularly in advanced manufacturing and industrial automation sectors.
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At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.
A Day in the Life
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.
Within Medtronic Surgical, we are expanding access to minimally invasive surgery through a growing portfolio of robotic and digital solutions. The Sr Design for Service Engineer is part of the Global Robotics Service Support (GRSS) organization and Design for Serviceability (DFS) team supporting the Hugo™ Robotic Assisted Surgery system.
This role sits at the intersection of hardware, project, and requirements engineering with respect to service operations. It is ideal for an engineer who enjoys hands-on troubleshooting, managing and maintaining complex systems, and developing systems and processes from scratch.
Key Responsibilities:
Service Design Transfer & Cross-Functional Partnership
- Serve as a technical liaison between R&D, Robotics Product Engineering (RPE/RPM), Field Service, and Service Operations
- Translate new product designs into field- and lab-ready service strategies, including FRU concepts, repair approaches, and tooling needs
- Capture and communicate Voice of the Customer (VOC) and internal service feedback to influence product and service design
- Contribute to service-related requirements, ideation, and business cases for tools, fixtures, and process improvements
Hardware Troubleshooting, Failure Analysis & Depot/Lab Support
- Perform hands-on troubleshooting and failure analysis of complex electromechanical systems, including PCB-level hardware
- Set up, maintain, validate, and investigate issues related to test fixtures, service tools and processes, and Hugo robotic systems
- Partner with service depot teams to support repair process development and potential field conversion opportunities
Lab, Fleet & Asset Management (System Ownership)
- Act as a point person for lab and system ownership, including managing, tracking, and maintaining internal robotic systems, parts, and tools
- Ensure accountability for returning systems and tools in working condition and coordinate repairs when issues arise
- Take a proactive role in developing tools and processes.
Field & Internal Support
- Support escalations from internal teams and Field Service, including remote and occasional on-site support
- Travel as needed (typically 10–20%, domestic and international)
Documentation, Training & Continuous Improvement
- Develop and improve service documentation, including hardware replacement procedures, troubleshooting workflows, or internal service training materials
- Lead or contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, service efficiency, and system readiness
- Ensure all work complies with Medtronic Quality System requirements and applicable regulations
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (Must Have!)
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Biomedical, or related discipline)
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree
OR 2-4 years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree
- Ability to work onsite in North Haven, CT a minimum of 4 days per week
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to ~20%)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong background in electromechanical and hardware troubleshooting, including PCB-level understanding
- Experience with robotic systems, large capital equipment, or complex electromechanical products
- Electrical Engineering background strongly preferred
- Experience working in product development, mechanical or electrical engineering, service/repair, integration/test engineering
- Familiarity with:
- Test equipment (DVMs, power supplies, safety analyzers, etc.)
- Linux-based systems
- Scripting languages such as Bash, PowerShell, Python
- Project management or issue-tracking systems such as Jira, Polarion, etc.
- Demonstrated ability to independently track schedules and deliverables for multiple projects or assets
- Comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy and ownership
- Strong organizational, communication, and follow-up skills
- Self-starter who asks questions, takes initiative, and enjoys fixing things
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.
Join us in our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—where your unique background and perspective are valued.
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): $104,000.00 - $156,000.00
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
ABOUT MEDTRONIC
We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
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.
INTRODUCTION
At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.
A Day in the Life
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.
Within Medtronic Surgical, we are expanding access to minimally invasive surgery through a growing portfolio of robotic and digital solutions. The Sr Design for Service Engineer is part of the Global Robotics Service Support (GRSS) organization and Design for Serviceability (DFS) team supporting the Hugo™ Robotic Assisted Surgery system.
This role sits at the intersection of hardware, project, and requirements engineering with respect to service operations. It is ideal for an engineer who enjoys hands-on troubleshooting, managing and maintaining complex systems, and developing systems and processes from scratch.
Key Responsibilities:
Service Design Transfer & Cross-Functional Partnership
- Serve as a technical liaison between R&D, Robotics Product Engineering (RPE/RPM), Field Service, and Service Operations
- Translate new product designs into field- and lab-ready service strategies, including FRU concepts, repair approaches, and tooling needs
- Capture and communicate Voice of the Customer (VOC) and internal service feedback to influence product and service design
- Contribute to service-related requirements, ideation, and business cases for tools, fixtures, and process improvements
Hardware Troubleshooting, Failure Analysis & Depot/Lab Support
- Perform hands-on troubleshooting and failure analysis of complex electromechanical systems, including PCB-level hardware
- Set up, maintain, validate, and investigate issues related to test fixtures, service tools and processes, and Hugo robotic systems
- Partner with service depot teams to support repair process development and potential field conversion opportunities
Lab, Fleet & Asset Management (System Ownership)
- Act as a point person for lab and system ownership, including managing, tracking, and maintaining internal robotic systems, parts, and tools
- Ensure accountability for returning systems and tools in working condition and coordinate repairs when issues arise
- Take a proactive role in developing tools and processes.
Field & Internal Support
- Support escalations from internal teams and Field Service, including remote and occasional on-site support
- Travel as needed (typically 10–20%, domestic and international)
Documentation, Training & Continuous Improvement
- Develop and improve service documentation, including hardware replacement procedures, troubleshooting workflows, or internal service training materials
- Lead or contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, service efficiency, and system readiness
- Ensure all work complies with Medtronic Quality System requirements and applicable regulations
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (Must Have!)
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Biomedical, or related discipline)
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree
OR 2-4 years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree
- Ability to work onsite in North Haven, CT a minimum of 4 days per week
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to ~20%)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong background in electromechanical and hardware troubleshooting, including PCB-level understanding
- Experience with robotic systems, large capital equipment, or complex electromechanical products
- Electrical Engineering background strongly preferred
- Experience working in product development, mechanical or electrical engineering, service/repair, integration/test engineering
- Familiarity with:
- Test equipment (DVMs, power supplies, safety analyzers, etc.)
- Linux-based systems
- Scripting languages such as Bash, PowerShell, Python
- Project management or issue-tracking systems such as Jira, Polarion, etc.
- Demonstrated ability to independently track schedules and deliverables for multiple projects or assets
- Comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy and ownership
- Strong organizational, communication, and follow-up skills
- Self-starter who asks questions, takes initiative, and enjoys fixing things
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.
Join us in our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—where your unique background and perspective are valued.
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): $104,000.00 - $156,000.00
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
ABOUT MEDTRONIC
We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
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.
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Search Service Engineer Jobs in ConnecticutService Engineer Jobs in Connecticut: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor visas for service engineers in Connecticut?
Connecticut's strongest service engineer sponsors are concentrated in aerospace and defense manufacturing. Sikorsky Aircraft in Stratford, Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, and Raytheon Technologies have histories of H-1B sponsorship for engineering roles. Medical device companies like Synchronoss and industrial automation firms in the Farmington Valley corridor also sponsor international service engineers, particularly those with specialized technical credentials.
Which visa types are most common for service engineer roles in Connecticut?
The H-1B is the most common visa category for service engineers in Connecticut, as the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering. Candidates already in the U.S. on OPT or STEM OPT extension are also actively hired by Connecticut manufacturers looking to petition for H-1B sponsorship during the annual cap season.
Which cities in Connecticut have the most service engineer sponsorship jobs?
Hartford and its surrounding suburbs, including East Hartford, Windsor Locks, and Farmington, represent the densest cluster of service engineer sponsorship activity, driven by aerospace and precision manufacturing employers. Bridgeport and Stratford in the southwestern corridor are significant due to Sikorsky's presence. New Haven also draws service engineering roles tied to biomedical and research-adjacent manufacturing companies near Yale's medical campus.
How to find service engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Connecticut?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, making it straightforward to browse service engineer openings in Connecticut without sorting through positions that don't offer immigration support. You can search by role and state to surface employers actively sponsoring candidates. Given Connecticut's concentration of aerospace and advanced manufacturing firms, Migrate Mate's filtered results are particularly useful for identifying which companies are currently hiring internationally.
Are there any Connecticut-specific considerations for service engineers seeking visa sponsorship?
Connecticut's high concentration of defense contractors means many service engineer roles involve work on classified programs, which can restrict sponsorship eligibility for certain visa categories or require additional background clearances that affect timelines. Separately, the state's strong engineering pipeline from the University of Connecticut and Yale means employers are experienced with OPT-to-H-1B transitions. Prevailing wage requirements for Connecticut's metro areas reflect the state's above-average cost of living, which factors into LCA filings employers must complete before sponsoring.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored service engineer jobs in Connecticut?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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