Engineer I

Medtronic • Plymouth, MN

5d • $74,400 - $111,600 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Engineer I supports New Product Development within Medtronic’s R&D team in the Peripheral Vascular Health (PVH) Operating Unit. The role contributes to all phases of product development, including test method development and verification/validation, regulatory submission support, equipment qualification and revalidation, and site operational initiatives. It also contributes to AI-enabled and agentic engineering efforts as part of broader innovation initiatives.

The position involves cross-functional collaboration and hands-on technical work, with an emphasis on developing a strong understanding of PVH therapies, product functionality, and manufacturing processes. U.S. candidates may have a flexible work style combining onsite and remote work, but this is not guaranteed and may change based on business needs or facility space, including a possible transition to full-time onsite work.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree with 0 years of relevant experience.
• For baccalaureate degrees earned outside the United States, a degree satisfying the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in agentic engineering, coding, and software integration.
• Familiarity with medical device technologies, test methods, equipment qualification, or design verification and validation.
• Hands-on laboratory or manufacturing support experience.
• A degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or a related scientific discipline.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, analyze, troubleshoot, and provide technical support throughout research and product development activities.
• Design and execute studies to investigate specific technical questions within the area of expertise.
• Support product research and development activities and assist with clinical trial-related work as needed.
• Translate research findings into practical, manufacturable, and marketable product solutions.
• Participate in AI-related initiatives and agentic engineering efforts.
• Execute and support test strategies, including planning, coordination, and completion of testing activities.
• Perform hands-on laboratory and product evaluation work to deepen technical understanding of PVH therapies.
• Develop product understanding through test methods, technical documentation, and product evaluations.
• Execute Test Method Validations in accordance with applicable procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Support Production Part Approval Process activities and associated documentation requirements.
• Route, review, and approve technical reports while ensuring compliance with Quality Management System procedures and documentation standards.
• Partner with Regulatory Affairs to understand submission strategies and support regulatory documentation needs.
• Support equipment replacement, qualification, and revalidation activities across the site.
• Deliver work on complex projects with guidance from the team.
• Identify and resolve problems that are not immediately evident but are generally straightforward in nature.
• Contribute minor changes to systems and processes to improve performance or resolve issues.
• Communicate primarily with internal contacts within the immediate group and gather, confirm, and share information as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
• Short-term incentive through the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
• For regular employees working 20 or more 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 the Simple Steps global well-being program.
• For all regular employees: incentive plans; 401(k) plan with 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).
• Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time as required by applicable state law and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level