Pros
Medtronic offers a very competitive salary compared to most other medical device companies, opportunities for advancement are abundant, although there is much competition. Generally, we have a pretty flexible schedule as long as the work gets done. Maybe not PC to say, but ethnic and language barriers are a major source of frustration. After all, we are based an hour from San Francisco. The culture is, however, quite diverse. Nice stock options. Bonuses each year, depending on position and company performance. In general, I receive a 5% bonus per year, although this is not every single year. Overall, just OK.
Cons
You are expected to work long hours in a very stuffy environment. Management makes decisions that are not well thought out. These decisions are often made by people with the least expertise on the topic. Medtronic's sluggish growth in the last year can largely be attributed to this one factor. The pressure to perform to meet deadlines is often met with reistant because objectives are not clear and timelines are often unrealistic. Overall, the chronic stress at this company leads to a very high turnover rate. Team perspectives are not considered. Nonexistent team dynamics, very much an every man for himself mentality.
