Engineering Jobs

  • JasonP
    Twin Cities
    Posts: 1394
    September 9, 2011 at 1:59 pm #1273727

    With all of the talk about jobs I thought I would post about a couple that I have been trying to fill for a while now. I work at Medtronic and we have several engineering positions open in our group. Medtronic offers a $1G referral bonus for every position I fill…that buys a lot of flicker shads…but in 12 years of working here…I have never been able to successfully refer one person to a job here.

    Right now I can personally think of at least 4 jobs that we have open for an engineer…almost any discipline (mechanical, chemical, electrical, automation, welding, software, etc). The person needs to have about 4 years experience in manufacturing with processing equipment design, fab, installation, etc. If a guy had a couple years experience with laser processing or welding engineering he would probably be a shoe-in. If anybody knows of an engineer looking for a job let me know.

    Let’s go guys…I’m low on jigs and cranks.

    JP

    Ralph Wiggum
    Maple Grove, MN
    Posts: 11764
    September 9, 2011 at 2:02 pm #971831

    My bro-in-law fits the bill…but he already works at Medtronic

    deertracker
    Posts: 9383
    September 9, 2011 at 5:30 pm #993901

    So what you are saying is if someone wants the job don’t take the referral from you. Then they might have a chance. lol
    DT

    JasonP
    Twin Cities
    Posts: 1394
    September 9, 2011 at 6:03 pm #993905

    Good point…

    Nah…actually twice I had them offer a referral of mine a job and both times they turned the jobs down for a better offer.

    jon_jordan
    St. Paul, Mn
    Posts: 10908
    September 9, 2011 at 6:12 pm #993907

    Quote:

    Good point…

    Nah…actually twice I had them offer a referral of mine a job and both times they turned the jobs down for a better offer.

    Points out the true reality of todays world. Unemployment rates for well educated people (4 year degree or better) is under 4% in Minnesota. (Under 6% nation wide) Get a good education and you will likely have no problem finding a job. Right now at the company I work at we have well over 50 postions that are open. Can’t find anyone smart enough to fill them!

    -J.

    big_g
    Isle, MN
    Posts: 23273
    September 9, 2011 at 6:24 pm #993908

    I am already busy JJ…

    walleyebuster5
    Central MN
    Posts: 3916
    September 9, 2011 at 6:42 pm #993911

    Quote:

    Good point…

    Nah…actually twice I had them offer a referral of mine a job and both times they turned the jobs down for a better offer.

    So you’re saying Medtronic doesn’t pay worth a crap!

    jon_jordan
    St. Paul, Mn
    Posts: 10908
    September 9, 2011 at 6:49 pm #993914

    Quote:

    Quote:

    Good point…

    Nah…actually twice I had them offer a referral of mine a job and both times they turned the jobs down for a better offer.

    So you’re saying Medtronic doesn’t pay worth a crap!

    I know several people who turned down offers here simply due to the fact they would be required to wear a suit and tie every day. Pay is not always the deciding factor!

    -J.

    sand_burr
    Grasston, MN
    Posts: 281
    September 9, 2011 at 7:35 pm #993925

    Would they entertain someone that has worked there way up to a Mech Eng/Project Manager but does not have a 4 year?

    das_bass
    Mound, MN
    Posts: 332
    September 9, 2011 at 7:40 pm #993930

    I also work at Medtronic, and there are quite a few people who were let go this spring looking to get back. Primarily in the Hardware/Fireware area. Do you have an email address you want me to point them to?

    JasonP
    Twin Cities
    Posts: 1394
    September 10, 2011 at 9:15 pm #994094

    We’re looking for process engineers…can be from any discipline, but need a couple years in process engineering…h/w f/w probably wouldn’t be a fit.

    311hemi
    Dayton, MN
    Posts: 742
    September 12, 2011 at 2:12 am #994269

    Another MDT’er here….what divisions you guys in?

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