Senior R&D Engineer
About The Position
This Early-Stage R&D Engineer will contribute to the Peripheral Vascular Health (PVH) technology portfolio by driving front-end innovation for percutaneous venous and arterial therapies. The role is responsible for concept development, feasibility assessment, and prototype development of catheter-based technologies, with a focus on carotid artery technology and support for projects in the peripheral artery disease space. The position translates clinical and procedural insights into engineering concepts, investigates the feasibility of novel mechanisms, and supports the transition of early device concepts into formal development programs. It requires collaboration with functions such as pipeline marketing, business development, and strategy, as well as comfort with independent pathfinding and the ambiguity involved in identifying and assessing new markets and technologies. For U.S. candidates, the work style may combine onsite and remote work. Flexible arrangements are not guaranteed and may change based on business needs and facility space, including a possible transition to full-time onsite work.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of relevant experience, or a master's degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or a Ph.D. with 0 years of relevant experience.
- For bachelor's degrees earned outside the United States, a degree satisfying the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
- Roles below Principal level require unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
Responsibilities
- Lead early-stage engineering activities for peripheral arterial devices in support of Peripheral Vascular Health Research & Technology and product development teams.
- Translate unmet clinical needs from arterial procedures, such as PAD, into design inputs and early system requirements.
- Generate, evaluate, and iterate device concepts.
- Design and develop early prototypes of catheter-based systems, including carotid stenting devices and drug-coated balloons.
- Conduct engineering analyses and trade studies related to catheter performance, flow paths, structural integrity, and deliverability.
- Plan, execute, and document benchtop feasibility testing in flow loops and representative anatomical models and/or preclinical evaluation.
- Analyze test data and rapidly iterate designs to improve performance and usability.
- Partner with clinical, regulatory, quality, and marketing stakeholders to align early concepts with procedural workflows and development expectations.
- Support early simulated-use, cadaver, or preclinical evaluations as applicable.
- Prepare and present design concepts, feasibility data, and technical recommendations at internal design reviews.
- Document early-stage design activities in accordance with design control requirements.
- Submit invention disclosures and assist with intellectual property development.
- Support technical evaluations, technology due diligence, and go/no-go assessments with objective engineering data.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
- Short-term incentive through the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- 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 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.
- Capital Accumulation Plan for Vice Presidents and above or subject to IRS earning minimums.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
