Frequently Asked Questions

It is our mission to develop medical technology and services that put more control into the hands of those who treat cardiac, neurological and chronic pain patients, worldwide. We do this because we are dedicated to advancing the practice of medicine by reducing risk wherever possible and contributing to successful outcomes for every patient. The company has five major focus areas that include: cardiac rhythm management, atrial fibrillation, cardiac surgery, cardiology, and neuromodulation.

St. Jude Medical is a global company with more than 14,000 employees.

St. Jude Medical is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota USA. We have facilities located worldwide. Find a location near you. St. Jude Medical is not affiliated with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, which is located in Memphis, Tennessee USA.

St. Jude Medical's product portfolio includes implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), pacemakers, electrophysiology catheters, vascular closure devices, heart valve replacement and repair products, and neurostimulation devices. View our Devices for more information.

People come to work for St. Jude Medical for one primary reason: they want to make an impact. At St. Jude Medical, each person can make a difference and has the power, either individually or as part of a team, to influence the success of the company. We are team-oriented, fast-paced, and progressive. We like people with great ideas who partner with others both internally and externally to make things happen. We strive for and are committed to maximizing everyone’s potential. Your role will be as challenging as you can handle and we look for people who are bright, focused, and want to be successful. If you’re interested in joining St. Jude Medical, check out our open positions.

We offer internship and cooperative education (co-op) programs at various locationsand at various times. We recruit for internship and co-op positions by visiting a number of campuses each year. To see if St. Jude Medical is interviewing on your campus, view our Calendar of Events. For more information about co-op opportunities, please contact your career services department or cooperative education coordinator. If you are interested in an internship, please submit your resume and indicate an internship is desired.

To find a list of current openings, search our open positions. You can also submit your resume or C.V. online. We strongly recommend that you submit your resume online after finding an open position.

We post most of our positions online. Check out open positions in Careers. Submit your resume or C.V. online and we’ll compare it with the openings we have to see if there’s a fit between your background and our requirements. If your background meets our requirements, a Human Resources representative will contact you to discuss your qualifications in more detail.

Discover what makes St. Jude Medical a great place to work by learning about our company information and company culture. You can also meet our people to find out where they come from, why they chose St. Jude Medical, and what they think about working here. Watch the St. Jude Medical Video.

Our company culture drives our success. St. Jude Medical offers a stimulating and fun work environment. We promote a work, home, and life balance with a dedication to diversity and personal responsibility. We also encourage creativity and innovation. We sponsor many company activities throughout the year to help employees have fun and keep a balance in their lives.

St. Jude Medical offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of you and your family. Explore our health care options, paid time off, financial plans, and employee perks in Benefits.

There are many great opportunities at St. Jude Medical that don’t require a technical degree. For example, we hire individuals in Finance, Marketing, Human Resources plus more operations-focused positions (materials, production planning, and logistics). We also have impressive ISO certified manufacturing facilities that need people with all levels of experience in electronic assembly, automated assembly, extrusion, and hybrid/electronics manufacturing. Explore our open positions to find an opportunity that matches your background.

St. Jude Medical promotes from within and does so as often as possible. Your progress through the company is up to you. Most of our vacancies are advertised internally, so an employee can apply for any position that is of interest (sometimes before the position is posted on this Web site).

St Jude Medical encourages employees to continue their education to develop additional job skills. We are dedicated to the training and the professional development of our employees. We offer tuition reimbursement and professional association membership assistance in addition to internal training to encourage career advancement potential.