Medtronic plc
Senior R&D Engineer - Structural Heart & Aortic
Medtronic plc, Santa Ana, California, United States, 92725
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 3 Nov 2025At 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**The Structural Heart and Aortic (SH&A)integrated operating unit offers minimally invasive approaches to restore proper structure and function of the heart and the aorta. We focus on the transcatheter replacement or repair of the four heart valves—aortic, pulmonic, mitral, tricuspid—and the placement of stent grafts to treat aneurysms and dissections of the body’s largest artery, the aorta.
We are seeking a skilled R&D engineer with knowledge of Cardiovascular anatomy, experience with Class III implant (specifically heart valves) design and test methodologies, creative thinking and strong problem solving skills.
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’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite 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 position will be based in Santa Ana, CA.**Role and Responsibilities:*** Design, develop and test Transcatheter Mitral heart valves for medical applications in a regulated environment;* Design and generate mechanical designs using 3D-CAD modeling software (SolidWorks & AutoCAD);* Develop and qualify test methods (especially fluid dynamic assessments) and test fixtures, to iterate and/or to demonstrate innovative design concepts;* Design and execute protocols for technical report writing including data assimilation and interpretation as aligned to project objectives;* Develop products in compliance with Design Controls, with consideration for multiple interacting external requirements (CFR 820.30 / ISO 13485, ASTM (American Society of Testing and Materials) standards;* Develop strategy for design verification activities to meet the design requirements;* Contribute to design transfer activities to support commercial launch activities;* Provide engineering drawings and details of original ideas for invention disclosures;* Technical writing to support regulatory submissions**Must Have; Minimum Requirements:***To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile.*Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering* Minimum of 4 years product design experience for medical devices* Or an advanced degree in Engineering and 2 years product design experience for medical devices* Or PhD with 0 years of experience**Nice to Have:*** Master’s degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering or related engineering field* Understanding of the Product Development Process (PDP) of Class III medical device implants and the principles of Engineering Design Control. Prior experience working in highly regulated industries, with experience working in the design and application of minimally invasive implantable being preferred.* Design Controls (CFR 820.30 / ISO 13485)and relevant external standards including
ASTM.* Strong understanding of engineering mechanics, mechanical design, and structure/properties of materials* Working knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, particularly the cardiovascular system, and the relevant physical, chemical, and biological phenomena that impact cardiovascular implants* Previous experience developing and validating test methods is preferred* Experience using common engineering software tools. MATLAB and Python experience is preferred.* Experienced SolidWorks user and solid knowledge in fixture development/prototyping* Technical report writing including data assimilation and interpretation* Strong knowledge of data analysis and statistical techniques. Experience working with Minitab or JMP is preferred. Experience with reliability engineering is preferred.* Understanding applied engineering principles and best practices including design for reliability/manufacturability, lean six sigma, etc. Demonstrated experience applying these tools and techniques is preferred.* Strong written and verbal communication skills.**Physical Job Requirements**The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.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 accommodations 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. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.# **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):$104,000.00 - $156,000.00This 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. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico. Further details are available at the link below:# **About Medtronic**# 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, #J-18808-Ljbffr
We are seeking a skilled R&D engineer with knowledge of Cardiovascular anatomy, experience with Class III implant (specifically heart valves) design and test methodologies, creative thinking and strong problem solving skills.
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’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite 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 position will be based in Santa Ana, CA.**Role and Responsibilities:*** Design, develop and test Transcatheter Mitral heart valves for medical applications in a regulated environment;* Design and generate mechanical designs using 3D-CAD modeling software (SolidWorks & AutoCAD);* Develop and qualify test methods (especially fluid dynamic assessments) and test fixtures, to iterate and/or to demonstrate innovative design concepts;* Design and execute protocols for technical report writing including data assimilation and interpretation as aligned to project objectives;* Develop products in compliance with Design Controls, with consideration for multiple interacting external requirements (CFR 820.30 / ISO 13485, ASTM (American Society of Testing and Materials) standards;* Develop strategy for design verification activities to meet the design requirements;* Contribute to design transfer activities to support commercial launch activities;* Provide engineering drawings and details of original ideas for invention disclosures;* Technical writing to support regulatory submissions**Must Have; Minimum Requirements:***To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile.*Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering* Minimum of 4 years product design experience for medical devices* Or an advanced degree in Engineering and 2 years product design experience for medical devices* Or PhD with 0 years of experience**Nice to Have:*** Master’s degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering or related engineering field* Understanding of the Product Development Process (PDP) of Class III medical device implants and the principles of Engineering Design Control. Prior experience working in highly regulated industries, with experience working in the design and application of minimally invasive implantable being preferred.* Design Controls (CFR 820.30 / ISO 13485)and relevant external standards including
ASTM.* Strong understanding of engineering mechanics, mechanical design, and structure/properties of materials* Working knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, particularly the cardiovascular system, and the relevant physical, chemical, and biological phenomena that impact cardiovascular implants* Previous experience developing and validating test methods is preferred* Experience using common engineering software tools. MATLAB and Python experience is preferred.* Experienced SolidWorks user and solid knowledge in fixture development/prototyping* Technical report writing including data assimilation and interpretation* Strong knowledge of data analysis and statistical techniques. Experience working with Minitab or JMP is preferred. Experience with reliability engineering is preferred.* Understanding applied engineering principles and best practices including design for reliability/manufacturability, lean six sigma, etc. Demonstrated experience applying these tools and techniques is preferred.* Strong written and verbal communication skills.**Physical Job Requirements**The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.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 accommodations 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. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.# **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):$104,000.00 - $156,000.00This 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. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico. Further details are available at the link below:# **About Medtronic**# 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, #J-18808-Ljbffr