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Training and Education Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in education, instructional design, organizational development, or a related field. Employers in corporate learning, healthcare, and government contracting are among the most active sponsors. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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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
The Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) Strategic Learning Solutions team, a part of Global CRM Medical Education, is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced individual with a passion for learning to join our team! Our highly talented team leads the creation and implementation of product training solutions to support the safe and effective use of Medtronic’s products and therapies in the global marketplace.
Careers That Change Lives:
In this role you will work closely with key stakeholders including our marketing partners, engineering teams, field sales and service organizations, and healthcare professionals to gather learning objectives and requirements to create innovative learning solutions that meet the needs of our business and customers. You will partner with cross-functional leaders and stakeholders to understand business learning needs and design a comprehensive education solution for field and customer product training. You will lead and manage the creation of high-quality training materials such as elearning courses, presentations, tip-cards, videos, and other educational resources to support our learning solutions while following our standard processes and policies. You will partner closely with our marketing partners and service organization to deploy and implement various learning programs to enable the field to deliver customer training. As a training and education specialist, you will also manage a portion of our portfolio of continuing education, ensuring that our customers can get the right information when they need it. This exciting and fast-paced position will allow you to apply your technical expertise and past experiences to create meaningful solutions to help our employees and customers contribute to exceptional patient care around the globe.
A Day in the Life:
In this role, you will:
- Lead the development and continuous improvement of our product training programs and strategies on Medtronic CRM products, therapies, and procedures with a focus on the patient care solutions portfolio.
- Create and lead product education strategy from needs analysis through implementation and evaluation. Manage all project phases and regularly communicate the status of activities to all relevant stakeholders.
- Develop compliant high-quality field and customer training materials including elearning courses, presentations, videos, and other educational materials.
- Partner with a wide range of cross-functional partners and stakeholders to design, develop, and implement a wide range of learning solutions.
- Ensure all policies and procedures are followed, project deadlines are met, and that all stakeholders have been engaged throughout the project.
- Work cross-functionally to seek out diverse perspectives and viewpoints from various departments to create inclusive learning solutions.
- Navigate ambiguous problems and conflicting priorities to create learning solutions that achieve learning and performance goals to support the business and broader organization.
- Engage and manage vendors and contractors to execute the tactical logistics to create training content on time and within budget.
Must Have (minimum requirements):
- Prior experience in the Cardiac Rhythm Management industry
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 7 years of work experience involving technical training and education in any of the following areas: hospital/clinical, sales/sales support, or engineering (5 years with Advanced Degree)
Nice To Have:
- Experience working with CRM customers and an understanding of their remote monitoring educational needs
- Instructional design experience
- Experience working on multiple, simultaneous projects that require both strategic thinking and high-speed tactical execution
- Familiarity with traditional and modern training methods, tools, and learning principles
- Knowledge of a variety of instructional strategies including instructor-led, eLearning, and virtual instructor-led training
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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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): $87,200.00 - $130,800.00
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). 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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Frame your degree as a requirement, not a preference
H-1B eligibility hinges on the role qualifying as a specialty occupation. Make sure your job offer letter explicitly states a bachelor's degree in a specific field is required, not just preferred. Vague language can trigger a USCIS Request for Evidence.
Target industries with established sponsorship track records
Corporate training departments at large tech firms, hospital systems, and federal contractors file LCAs for this role regularly. These employers already have immigration infrastructure in place, making the sponsorship conversation significantly smoother than with smaller organizations.
Highlight instructional design credentials prominently
Certifications like ATD CPTD or a master's in instructional design strengthen your H-1B petition by reinforcing the specialized nature of the role. USCIS scrutinizes training roles, so documented expertise narrows the gap between what's expected and what's claimed.
Understand that the LCA comes before your visa application
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor before submitting your H-1B petition. This step certifies the wage meets prevailing levels. Confirm your employer understands this sequence early in the sponsorship conversation.
Australian citizens should ask about the E-3 visa first
The E-3 visa is available exclusively to Australians and covers the same roles as the H-1B without the lottery. Training and Education Specialist positions qualify under the specialty occupation standard, and E-3 has no annual cap, making approvals far more predictable.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers already sponsoring this role
Not every employer advertising this title is willing to sponsor. Migrate Mate filters jobs specifically for visa sponsorship, saving you from applying to roles where immigration support was never on the table and the conversation always ends the same way.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Training and Education Specialist role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It can, but it depends on how the role is defined. USCIS requires the position to qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning a bachelor's degree in a specific field like instructional design, education, or organizational development must be a baseline requirement. Roles framed around general facilitation or soft skills training, where any degree suffices, face higher denial risk. The stronger the connection between the specific degree field and the job duties, the better the petition holds up.
Which visa types are most commonly used for this role?
The H-1B visa is the most common pathway for Training and Education Specialists who aren't Australian citizens. Australians should look at the E-3 visa first, since it covers the same specialty occupation standard without the lottery. TN visa status is available to Canadians and Mexicans, though Training Specialist isn't a listed TN category, so it's rarely viable. O-1 visa is an option for candidates with exceptional recognition in learning and development, though the bar is high.
What degree does my employer need to include in the H-1B petition for this role?
The petition should specify a bachelor's degree in instructional design, education, human resources development, organizational behavior, or a closely related field. A general business or communications degree creates risk if USCIS determines the degree doesn't have a direct relationship to the specialized duties. Employers with strong immigration counsel will often draft a detailed job description that maps specific duties to specific coursework or degree requirements, which strengthens the specialty occupation argument considerably.
Are H-1B approvals common for Training and Education Specialists?
USCIS approves H-1B petitions for this role, but Requests for Evidence are more frequent than in clearly defined STEM categories. Training and education roles attract scrutiny because the specialty occupation standard is easier to challenge when job duties overlap with general management or communications. Petitions supported by detailed job descriptions, clear degree requirements, and evidence that the employer consistently hires degreed professionals in this role fare significantly better. Working with an experienced immigration attorney is especially important here.
How do I find Training and Education Specialist jobs that include visa sponsorship?
Most job listings don't advertise sponsorship upfront, which wastes time when you're on a visa timeline. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this, listing roles from employers willing to sponsor work visas so you're not filtering manually or finding out late in the process. Corporate learning departments at large employers in healthcare, technology, and government contracting are the most active sponsors for this title and are well represented on the platform.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Training And Education Specialist jobs?
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.