
Medtronic is a global leader in medical technology, offering medical devices and therapies to more than 72 million people across 150 countries. Medtronic derived from combining terms medical electronics was formed in a Minneapolis garage by Earl Bakken, who later created the battery-powered pacemaker, and accomplished engineer Palmer Hermundslie. As of 2021, Medtronic has a footprint extending far beyond its Fridley, Minnesota operational headquarters, with locations in Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, and Latin America.
Source: Great Place to Work® 2021 Global Employee Engagement Study
