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Florida's medical devices sector spans Miami, Orlando, and Tampa, with employers like Stryker, Medtronic, and Becton Dickinson filing F-1 STEM OPT extensions for engineers, regulatory specialists, and quality professionals. The state's concentration of hospitals, research institutions, and contract manufacturers creates consistent demand for STEM-designated roles that qualify for the 24-month OPT extension.
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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
At Medtronic Neuroscience, we combine innovation, clinical expertise, and purpose to transform the treatment of neurological, spine, and chronic pain conditions. Within our ENT business, we develop advanced technologies that empower clinicians to diagnose and treat complex ear, nose, and throat disorders with greater precision, confidence, and efficiency across both office and surgical settings.
As a Test Engineer II, you will play a key role in the development, integration, verification, and validation of complex electromechanical medical device systems. Working in a highly collaborative environment, you will partner with software, electrical, mechanical, quality, regulatory, operations, supply chain, and R&D teams to evaluate system performance, develop test methods and capabilities, and advance innovative products through the product development lifecycle.
Based in Jacksonville, Florida, this onsite position provides hands-on access to laboratory environments, prototype systems, and cross-functional engineering teams. You will contribute to meaningful technologies that improve patient outcomes while gaining broad exposure across multiple engineering disciplines. Travel is minimal.
The Test Engineer II supports verification and validation activities for complex medical device systems by developing test methods, executing system-level testing, designing test fixtures and automation solutions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance products through the development lifecycle. This role contributes to system integration, design reviews, defect investigation, and validation efforts while helping ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop and execute verification and validation (V&V) test plans, protocols, analyses, and reports supporting system, subsystem, and component requirements.
- Integrate software, electrical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical subsystems to perform verification testing across development and simulated-use environments.
- Design, develop, validate, and maintain automated or semi-automated test fixtures, emulators, and non-product software used to support verification activities.
- Evaluate design inputs and requirements to establish verification strategies, traceability documentation, and regulatory-compliant quality artifacts.
- Identify, document, investigate, and track software and hardware defects discovered through automated and manual testing activities.
- Support specification, integration, and bring-up of custom electronics and data acquisition systems used within test platforms.
- Participate in code, design, and technical reviews to improve testability, requirements coverage, and product quality.
- Collaborate closely with Quality, Regulatory, Program Management, Research & Development, Operations, and Engineering teams to support product development through multiple lifecycle phases.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2 years of engineering experience, or Advanced Degree with 0 years of experience.
- Experience developing and executing test methods, verification activities, or validation activities for electromechanical, software-enabled, or regulated products.
- Hands-on experience with laboratory instrumentation, product testing, data collection, and technical troubleshooting.
- Experience creating technical documentation such as test protocols, reports, requirements traceability, design reviews, or validation records.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience within the medical device, aerospace, or other regulated product development environment.
- Experience using LabVIEW or similar test automation tools to develop automated test solutions.
- Experience designing or validating test fixtures, prototypes, emulators, or data acquisition systems.
- Experience with printed circuit board (PCB) design, PCB layout review, electronics bring-up, or calibration activities.
- Experience using Agile development methodologies, Codebeamer, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), CAD/MCAD, or version control tools.
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 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:
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 - 18 Sep 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
At Medtronic Neuroscience, we combine innovation, clinical expertise, and purpose to transform the treatment of neurological, spine, and chronic pain conditions. Within our ENT business, we develop advanced technologies that empower clinicians to diagnose and treat complex ear, nose, and throat disorders with greater precision, confidence, and efficiency across both office and surgical settings.
As a Test Engineer II, you will play a key role in the development, integration, verification, and validation of complex electromechanical medical device systems. Working in a highly collaborative environment, you will partner with software, electrical, mechanical, quality, regulatory, operations, supply chain, and R&D teams to evaluate system performance, develop test methods and capabilities, and advance innovative products through the product development lifecycle.
Based in Jacksonville, Florida, this onsite position provides hands-on access to laboratory environments, prototype systems, and cross-functional engineering teams. You will contribute to meaningful technologies that improve patient outcomes while gaining broad exposure across multiple engineering disciplines. Travel is minimal.
The Test Engineer II supports verification and validation activities for complex medical device systems by developing test methods, executing system-level testing, designing test fixtures and automation solutions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance products through the development lifecycle. This role contributes to system integration, design reviews, defect investigation, and validation efforts while helping ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop and execute verification and validation (V&V) test plans, protocols, analyses, and reports supporting system, subsystem, and component requirements.
- Integrate software, electrical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical subsystems to perform verification testing across development and simulated-use environments.
- Design, develop, validate, and maintain automated or semi-automated test fixtures, emulators, and non-product software used to support verification activities.
- Evaluate design inputs and requirements to establish verification strategies, traceability documentation, and regulatory-compliant quality artifacts.
- Identify, document, investigate, and track software and hardware defects discovered through automated and manual testing activities.
- Support specification, integration, and bring-up of custom electronics and data acquisition systems used within test platforms.
- Participate in code, design, and technical reviews to improve testability, requirements coverage, and product quality.
- Collaborate closely with Quality, Regulatory, Program Management, Research & Development, Operations, and Engineering teams to support product development through multiple lifecycle phases.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2 years of engineering experience, or Advanced Degree with 0 years of experience.
- Experience developing and executing test methods, verification activities, or validation activities for electromechanical, software-enabled, or regulated products.
- Hands-on experience with laboratory instrumentation, product testing, data collection, and technical troubleshooting.
- Experience creating technical documentation such as test protocols, reports, requirements traceability, design reviews, or validation records.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience within the medical device, aerospace, or other regulated product development environment.
- Experience using LabVIEW or similar test automation tools to develop automated test solutions.
- Experience designing or validating test fixtures, prototypes, emulators, or data acquisition systems.
- Experience with printed circuit board (PCB) design, PCB layout review, electronics bring-up, or calibration activities.
- Experience using Agile development methodologies, Codebeamer, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), CAD/MCAD, or version control tools.
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 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:
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 FloridaMedical Devices STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions
Which medical devices companies sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas in Florida?
Florida-based and nationally operating medical devices companies with a Florida presence that have sponsored STEM OPT workers include Stryker, Medtronic, Becton Dickinson, Hologic, and Zimmer Biomet. Smaller contract manufacturers and medical technology startups concentrated in the Miami and Orlando corridors also hire STEM OPT candidates for engineering and regulatory roles, though their sponsorship history varies by hiring cycle and department.
Which cities in Florida have the most medical devices F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Miami-Dade and Broward counties host the densest cluster of medical devices employers in Florida, particularly in diagnostics and biologics. Orlando has a growing medical technology presence tied to its research hospital network, while Tampa Bay attracts device companies in orthopedics and cardiovascular equipment. St. Petersburg and Clearwater also have established manufacturing operations that hire STEM OPT candidates in quality engineering and production roles.
What types of medical devices roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Roles that commonly qualify include biomedical engineering, quality assurance engineering, regulatory affairs, manufacturing engineering, R&D, and software development for embedded medical systems. These positions align with STEM-designated Classification of Instructional Programs codes covering engineering, computer science, and life sciences degrees. Roles in sales, marketing, or general administration typically do not qualify, regardless of the employer's industry. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before accepting an offer.
How do I find medical devices F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Florida?
Migrate Mate lists medical devices employers in Florida that have filed for STEM OPT and H-1B visa workers, letting you filter by role type and location so you can target companies with a verified sponsorship track record. Because not every job posting explicitly states OPT sponsorship, searching by employer filing history, rather than job title alone, is a more reliable method for identifying genuine opportunities in Florida's medical devices sector.
Are there any Florida-specific or industry-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in medical devices?
Florida medical devices employers must participate in E-Verify as a condition of STEM OPT sponsorship, and the state's large proportion of FDA-regulated manufacturers means regulatory compliance roles are common but require candidates with specific documentation skills. Florida has no state income tax, which affects net compensation comparisons. Additionally, some Florida employers work with staffing agencies for contract roles, STEM OPT candidates should confirm that the employer of record, not just the client site, will fulfill the formal training plan obligation required by USCIS.