Senior R&D Engineer

Medtronic•Mounds View, MN

1d•$105,600 - $158,400•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Senior R&D Engineer leads early-stage research and technology development for cardiac rhythm management, designing and executing complex experiments involving biomaterials, biofabrication, and device–tissue or device–blood interactions. The role includes performing biological assays, developing prototypes and experimental models, and driving projects from concept through proof-of-concept while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The engineer also communicates findings through reports and presentations. We are working onsite a minimum of 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.

Requirements

Baccalaureate degree in Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Biomaterials, Cell and Molecular Biology, or a related discipline
4+ years of relevant research experience in academia, industry, or research environments
Experience performing laboratory assays involving biological samples
Strong experimental design and problem-solving skills with the ability to independently drive research programs
Comfortable working in early-stage, exploratory technology development environments
Experience with tissue preparation and analytical techniques to support evaluation of drug elution or tissue drug distribution
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
Possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree with 2+ years of relevant research experience
Experience working with advanced biofabrication systems or custom bioprinting platforms
Previous experience in the medical device industry
Familiarity with biomaterials development and cell–matrix interactions
Track record of innovation demonstrated through publications, patents, or technology development

Responsibilities

Design, execute, and interpret complex experiments involving biofabrication, ex vivo physiological models, biomaterials, and device/tissue/blood interaction assessment
Conduct laboratory-based biological assays, including blood-based tests such as thrombogenicity and hemolysis and other hematologic assessments to support in vitro and preclinical studies
Independently drive early-stage research projects from concept development through proof-of-concept
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including engineers, clinicians, material scientists, and translational researchers
Develop prototypes, experimental models, and feasibility studies to evaluate new technology concepts, primarily for Cardiac Rhythm Management
Communicate findings clearly through technical reports, presentations, and invention disclosures
Contribute to intellectual property development and strategic technology scouting

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 (subject to IRS earning minimums)
Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)