Senior Computational Modeling Engineer

Medtronic • Mounds View, MN

78d • $104,000 - $156,000

About The Position

Exciting opportunity for an experienced Computational Cardiac Physiology Modeling Engineer to perform theoretical and finite element analysis (FEA) to predict cardiac system behavior under in vivo and in vitro types of load conditions. This individual will develop technical solutions to complex problems that require the regular use of creativity. Provide highly specialized computational modeling expertise in design and development of innovative products to treat cardiac diseases. The emphasis will be on modelling either cardiac electrophysiological systems to understand pacing and defibrillation therapies or cardiac mechanics to predict forces, stresses and strains within the heart and medical devices subjected to in vivo load conditions. Bearing in mind first principles, the Senior Computational Modeling Engineer will understand business requirements, formulate a modeling approach that will address those requirements, independently carry out the modeling activities and provide concise communication of the results through technical reports and presentations.

Requirements

• Requires a BS degree and minimum of 4 years of relevant experience OR an MS degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience OR a PhD with 0 years relevant experience
• Demonstrated knowledge or expertise in cardiovascular physiology
• Experience with FEA software such as Abaqus CAE, Ansys, or LS-Dyna
• Experience with solid modeling software such as Pro/Engineer or SolidWorks

Responsibilities

• Develop computational FEA models of device and cardiac lead assemblies
• Understand physical constraints and use-conditions relevant to the cardiac device/lead and translate them to appropriate boundary conditions in the FEA model
• Solve the FEA models to obtain the resultant forces, displacements, stresses and strains
• Together, with research & development members, identify research goals and best applicability of computational models
• Apply modeling tools to help design and develop new test methods, and integrate new materials and processes
• Regularly update methods and implementation to improve efficiency, applicability, and to maintain state-of-the-art practices
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional product development teams to help bring products to market
• Carry out timely troubleshooting by engaging peers, software technical support, and past experience
• Perform model verification study and validation assessment as appropriate
• Provide regular status updates to internal customers and management
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate technical assessments and analysis results
• Provide technical input supporting submissions to regulatory bodies and governmental agencies
• Provide peer feedback to others in the group on their work
• Generate intellectual property and aid in the evaluation of intellectual property

Benefits

• 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
• Simple Steps (global well-being program)
• 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
• Capital Accumulation Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees