Senior R&D Engineer

Medtronic•Plymouth, MN

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Early-Stage R&D Engineer will support growth of Medtronic’s Peripheral Vascular Health technology portfolio by driving front-end innovation for percutaneous venous and arterial therapies. The role focuses on carotid artery technology and also supports projects in peripheral artery disease. Work includes translating clinical and procedural insights into engineering concepts, investigating the feasibility of novel mechanisms, and helping transition early device concepts into formal development programs. Collaboration with pipeline marketing, business development, strategy, and other functions is frequent. The engineer should be comfortable independently exploring ambiguous opportunities and assessing new markets and technologies. U.S. candidates may work in a flexible arrangement combining onsite and remote work. Flexible arrangements are not guaranteed and may change with business needs or facility space, including a possible transition to full-time onsite work. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least four years of relevant experience, a master’s degree and at least two years of relevant experience, or a Ph.D. with no experience required. For bachelor’s degrees earned outside the United States, the degree must satisfy the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree and a minimum of 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 that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
Comfort with independent pathfinding and ambiguity when identifying and assessing new markets and technologies.

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 peripheral artery disease procedures, 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 under 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 or 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, available to Vice Presidents and above or subject to IRS earning minimums.