Senior Research & Development Engineer

Medtronic • San Diego, CA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. This position is based in San Diego, California, and is eligible for remote work within the United States. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders across multiple locations and includes up to 10% travel as needed to support project activities, team meetings, and business objectives. The Senior Research & Development Engineer will contribute to the design, development, and advancement of cardiovascular medical technologies by applying scientific and engineering expertise to research initiatives and product development programs. This role will collaborate with cross-functional partners to investigate complex technical questions, generate data-driven insights, and translate research findings into product solutions that support clinical and commercial objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of relevant research and development experience, OR Master's degree with 2+ years of relevant research and development experience, OR PhD in a scientific or engineering discipline.
• Experience designing, executing, and analyzing scientific or engineering studies in a research and development environment.
• Experience generating technical documentation, reports, and data-driven recommendations to support product development decisions.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance research, product development, or technology initiatives.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience within the medical device, biotechnology, life sciences, or healthcare industry.
• Experience supporting regulated product development activities within a quality management system.
• Knowledge of cardiovascular therapies, cardiac surgery technologies, or related clinical applications.
• Experience with statistical analysis, experimental design, and interpretation of complex datasets.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to the development and commercialization of new technologies or products.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute research studies to evaluate biological, physiological, or engineering questions related to product development initiatives.
• Develop and implement experimental protocols, test methods, and data analysis approaches to support technical decision-making.
• Lead technical investigation and troubleshooting activities to identify root causes and resolve complex product or research challenges.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, clinical, quality, regulatory, and manufacturing partners, throughout the product lifecycle.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data and communicate findings through technical reports, presentations, and design documentation.
• Support the development, verification, and optimization of products, processes, and technologies from concept through commercialization.
• Contribute technical expertise to research and development programs, including activities associated with preclinical studies, clinical evaluations, or product performance assessments.
• Translate research discoveries and technical findings into practical product solutions that address unmet clinical needs.

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)

What This Job Offers

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