Medical Devices E-3 Sponsorship Jobs in Minnesota
Minnesota's medical devices industry is anchored by global employers like Medtronic, Boston Scientific, and Abbott, making the Twin Cities metro one of the most active E-3 visa sponsorship markets in the country for Australian professionals. Engineering, regulatory, and clinical roles in Minneapolis-Saint Paul and the broader I-494 corridor regularly appear with E-3 sponsorship.
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About this role
The Supplier Quality Engineer will play a key part in leading performance improvement of suppliers and increasing the supplier’s capabilities to consistently meet Boston Scientific’s requirements. Additionally, the Supplier Quality Engineer will support global sourcing, manufacturing operations, and global quality systems by participating in global communities of practice and value improvement projects. The Arden Hills Supplier Quality Engineering team is looking for high energy, driven, passionate people, looking to not just change jobs, but start an amazing career! Drives improvement and corrective action in the quality of components sourced from outside suppliers. Provides technical support in the selection of suppliers. Develops acceptance criteria for materials. Monitors supplier performance to drive supplier corrective action, manufacturing yield issues and field failures.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assess suppliers for technical, quality and manufacturing capabilities.
- Develops solutions to a variety of complex problems of diverse scope and complexity where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Exercises authority and judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Has a broad knowledge of a variety of alternatives and their impact on the business unit.
- Plans and organizes non-routine tasks with approval. Initiates or maintains work schedule and priorities. Plans and organizes project assignments and maintains project schedules.
- Works under general direction regarding the direction and progress of projects and special assignments. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. Interprets, executes and recommends modifications to company policies. Assists in establishing departmental policies and procedures. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.
- Establishes and cultivates a wide range of business relationships to facilitate completion of assignments. Interacts with suppliers. Participates in determining goals and objectives for projects. May lead projects within the function or department and/or represents a specialized field in larger project teams. Influences middle management on business solutions.
- Contributes to the completion of specific programs and projects. Failure to obtain results or erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in serious program delays and considerable expenditure of resources.
- In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures. Assures that appropriate resources (personnel, tools, etc.) are maintained in order to assure Quality System compliance and adherence to the Quality Policy. Establishes and promotes a work environment that supports the Quality Policy and Quality System.
Required qualifications:
- BS degree in an Engineering related field, such as: Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar
- Domestic and international travel up to 10%.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience with quality systems, quality processes, internal auditing, or ISO13485
- Experience with manufacturing support or process development
- Experience with project management
- Experience with medical device suppliers
Requisition ID: 636562
Minimum Salary: $ 59900
Maximum Salary: $ 113800
The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com—will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.
Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).
Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).
For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical technologies that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 45 years, we advance science for life by providing a broad range of high-performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of healthcare. Our portfolio of devices and therapies helps physicians diagnose and treat complex cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, oncological, neurological and urological diseases and conditions. Learn more at www.bostonscientific.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.
Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.
Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement. The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.
Supplier Quality Engineer
About this role
The Supplier Quality Engineer will play a key part in leading performance improvement of suppliers and increasing the supplier’s capabilities to consistently meet Boston Scientific’s requirements. Additionally, the Supplier Quality Engineer will support global sourcing, manufacturing operations, and global quality systems by participating in global communities of practice and value improvement projects. The Arden Hills Supplier Quality Engineering team is looking for high energy, driven, passionate people, looking to not just change jobs, but start an amazing career! Drives improvement and corrective action in the quality of components sourced from outside suppliers. Provides technical support in the selection of suppliers. Develops acceptance criteria for materials. Monitors supplier performance to drive supplier corrective action, manufacturing yield issues and field failures.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assess suppliers for technical, quality and manufacturing capabilities.
- Develops solutions to a variety of complex problems of diverse scope and complexity where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Exercises authority and judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Has a broad knowledge of a variety of alternatives and their impact on the business unit.
- Plans and organizes non-routine tasks with approval. Initiates or maintains work schedule and priorities. Plans and organizes project assignments and maintains project schedules.
- Works under general direction regarding the direction and progress of projects and special assignments. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. Interprets, executes and recommends modifications to company policies. Assists in establishing departmental policies and procedures. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.
- Establishes and cultivates a wide range of business relationships to facilitate completion of assignments. Interacts with suppliers. Participates in determining goals and objectives for projects. May lead projects within the function or department and/or represents a specialized field in larger project teams. Influences middle management on business solutions.
- Contributes to the completion of specific programs and projects. Failure to obtain results or erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in serious program delays and considerable expenditure of resources.
- In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures. Assures that appropriate resources (personnel, tools, etc.) are maintained in order to assure Quality System compliance and adherence to the Quality Policy. Establishes and promotes a work environment that supports the Quality Policy and Quality System.
Required qualifications:
- BS degree in an Engineering related field, such as: Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar
- Domestic and international travel up to 10%.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience with quality systems, quality processes, internal auditing, or ISO13485
- Experience with manufacturing support or process development
- Experience with project management
- Experience with medical device suppliers
Requisition ID: 636562
Minimum Salary: $ 59900
Maximum Salary: $ 113800
The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com—will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.
Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).
Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).
For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical technologies that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 45 years, we advance science for life by providing a broad range of high-performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of healthcare. Our portfolio of devices and therapies helps physicians diagnose and treat complex cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, oncological, neurological and urological diseases and conditions. Learn more at www.bostonscientific.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.
Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.
Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement. The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.
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Search Medical Devices Jobs in MinnesotaMedical Devices E-3 Sponsorship Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
Which medical devices companies sponsor E-3 visas in Minnesota?
Minnesota is home to several of the world's largest medical devices employers with established E-3 sponsorship histories. Medtronic, headquartered in Fridley, is among the most active sponsors nationally. Boston Scientific has a significant Minnesota presence, as does Abbott through its cardiovascular division. Smaller contract manufacturers and device startups in the Twin Cities metro also file Labor Condition Applications for specialty occupation roles, particularly in engineering and regulatory functions.
Which cities in Minnesota have the most medical devices E-3 sponsorship jobs?
The Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro accounts for the majority of medical devices E-3 roles in Minnesota, with concentrations in Fridley, Arden Hills, Maple Grove, and Plymouth along the I-494/I-694 corridor. Rochester has a smaller but growing devices presence tied to Mayo Clinic's research and commercialization activities. Most international hiring for specialty occupation roles is concentrated in the Twin Cities suburbs where the largest device manufacturers operate their headquarters and R&D campuses.
What types of medical devices roles typically qualify for E-3 sponsorship?
E-3 sponsorship applies to specialty occupation roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. In the medical devices sector, positions commonly meeting this standard include quality engineer, regulatory affairs specialist, biomedical engineer, R&D engineer, clinical applications specialist, manufacturing engineer, and software engineer working on embedded or device software. Roles requiring a general degree without a direct field connection may face greater scrutiny during the Labor Condition Application and consular review process.
How do I find medical devices E-3 sponsorship jobs in Minnesota?
Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for E-3 sponsorship roles in Minnesota's medical devices sector, drawing on DOL Labor Condition Application filing data to surface employers with verified sponsorship history. Searching by industry and state narrows results to companies actively hiring for E-3 eligible positions rather than general job postings. You can also review individual employer LCA filing histories on Migrate Mate to assess how frequently a company sponsors E-3 roles before applying.
Are there any Minnesota-specific or industry-specific considerations for E-3 sponsorship in medical devices?
Minnesota's medical devices sector is heavily regulated at the federal level through the FDA, which means many specialty occupation roles involve regulatory compliance, quality systems, or clinical documentation work that aligns well with E-3 specialty occupation requirements. Employers in this industry typically have established immigration processes and HR teams familiar with LCA filings. Australian applicants with degrees in biomedical engineering, life sciences, or regulatory affairs from accredited institutions are generally well-positioned for roles at Minnesota's major device manufacturers.
What is the prevailing wage for E-3 medical devices jobs in Minnesota?
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.