Medtronic
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At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.
A Day in the Life
Principal R&D Engineer
Careers That Change Lives
At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology can do to make tomorrow better than yesterday and that makes it an exciting and rewarding place to work. We value what makes you unique. Be a part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations.
The Principal R&D Engineer for Medtronic Cardiac Surgery RPE (Released Product Engineering) will be responsible for technical and mechanical design of market-released medical devices. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional partners such as reliability, regulatory, operations, and sourcing colleagues to evaluate and implement design changes. Represent the organization as the prime technical contact on contracts and projects.
The Cardiac Surgery Operating Unit develops life-restoring therapies and healthcare solutions that span the care continuum; integrating technologies and applying clinical and economic evidence to increase patient access, improve efficiency of procedures and deliver successful patient outcomes.
We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result —and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive.
This position is in Brooklyn Park, MN within the Cardiac Surgery (CS) Operating Unit. At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We are working on-site 4 days per week as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. This role will require less than 10% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects.
A Day in the Life:
In general, the following responsibilities apply for the
Principal R&D Engineer
role. This includes, but is not limited to the following: Interact with personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations Identifies and oversees testing required to obtain necessary data to support field actions, regulatory renewals, submissions and deficiency responses Provide critical evaluation of manufacturing and supplier change impact on fielded products Initiates change activity to modify maintain design documentation (BOM’s, Specs, drawings) Supports CAPA’s (Corrective & Preventive Actions) and RPI’s (Released Product Investigations) including CAPA ownership Provides RPE input to new product development teams Supports and conducts DOE’s, SPC, Gauge R&R, Sampling methodologies, Data Analysis, Hypothesis Testing, Modeling/Predictive Analyses, Capability Studies (CpK) and Component Qualifications Collaborates with reliability and manufacturing personnel to determine and execute appropriate tests/assessments to evaluate supplier, process, material, design, or component changes prior to implementation Collaborates with reliability and manufacturing to investigate product performance issues/returned product analysis to identify root cause(s) and implement corrective action(s) Supports cost reduction and continuous improvement projects Provides problem solving/trouble shooting support to manufacturing sites and key suppliers to increase yields, maintain process capability, and improve efficiency and cost Supports internal and external regulatory compliance audits Actively participates in new product development to RPE transfers; ensures completion of all transfer deliverables Leads projects of medium complexity and size eg geo expansion and product market introductions. Qualifications Must Have - Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM discipline and a minimum of 7 years of technical experience OR a Master’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of technical experience Nice to Have: Relevant experience in the Medical Device Industry including experience with design and development of Class II or III medical devices, and familiarity with medical device regulatory standards (e.g., ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820) Experience performing statistical analysis using Minitab or similar statistical software to support product development and process improvement Hands-on involvement in verification testing, including test planning, execution, data analysis, and documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements Able to facilitate cross functional group problem solving, decision making, and small projects; including CAPA’s Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling software (e.g., Creo, SolidWorks, or equivalent) Experience with rapid prototyping techniques and materials selection for medical applications Demonstrated ability to conduct design failure mode effects analysis (DFMEA) Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills About Medtronic Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be. We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future. Physical Job Requirements 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 accommodation 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. 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):$130,400.00 - $195,600.00 This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others). 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. We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary. 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.
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Principal R&D Engineer
role. This includes, but is not limited to the following: Interact with personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations Identifies and oversees testing required to obtain necessary data to support field actions, regulatory renewals, submissions and deficiency responses Provide critical evaluation of manufacturing and supplier change impact on fielded products Initiates change activity to modify maintain design documentation (BOM’s, Specs, drawings) Supports CAPA’s (Corrective & Preventive Actions) and RPI’s (Released Product Investigations) including CAPA ownership Provides RPE input to new product development teams Supports and conducts DOE’s, SPC, Gauge R&R, Sampling methodologies, Data Analysis, Hypothesis Testing, Modeling/Predictive Analyses, Capability Studies (CpK) and Component Qualifications Collaborates with reliability and manufacturing personnel to determine and execute appropriate tests/assessments to evaluate supplier, process, material, design, or component changes prior to implementation Collaborates with reliability and manufacturing to investigate product performance issues/returned product analysis to identify root cause(s) and implement corrective action(s) Supports cost reduction and continuous improvement projects Provides problem solving/trouble shooting support to manufacturing sites and key suppliers to increase yields, maintain process capability, and improve efficiency and cost Supports internal and external regulatory compliance audits Actively participates in new product development to RPE transfers; ensures completion of all transfer deliverables Leads projects of medium complexity and size eg geo expansion and product market introductions. Qualifications Must Have - Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM discipline and a minimum of 7 years of technical experience OR a Master’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of technical experience Nice to Have: Relevant experience in the Medical Device Industry including experience with design and development of Class II or III medical devices, and familiarity with medical device regulatory standards (e.g., ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820) Experience performing statistical analysis using Minitab or similar statistical software to support product development and process improvement Hands-on involvement in verification testing, including test planning, execution, data analysis, and documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements Able to facilitate cross functional group problem solving, decision making, and small projects; including CAPA’s Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling software (e.g., Creo, SolidWorks, or equivalent) Experience with rapid prototyping techniques and materials selection for medical applications Demonstrated ability to conduct design failure mode effects analysis (DFMEA) Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills About Medtronic Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be. We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future. Physical Job Requirements 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 accommodation 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. 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):$130,400.00 - $195,600.00 This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others). 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. We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary. 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.
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