Senior Research & Development Engineer - Onsite

Medtronic•Memphis, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact. A Day in the Life Cranial & Spinal Technologies develops technologies and therapies that support the treatment of complex neurological and spinal conditions. The organization partners across research, engineering, clinical, and product development teams to advance solutions that improve patient outcomes and expand treatment options for patients and healthcare providers. This position is based in Memphis, Tennessee, and follows an onsite work arrangement. No travel is required for this role. As a Senior Research & Development Engineer, you will contribute to the design, development, and advancement of new technologies and products within Cranial & Spinal Technologies. This role applies scientific and engineering expertise to research initiatives, product development activities, and technical investigations that support the translation of discoveries into commercially viable medical technologies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of spine technologies experience, OR an advanced degree with 2+ years of relevant research and development experience.
Experience designing, executing, and analyzing scientific or engineering studies.
Experience collecting, interpreting, and communicating technical data and study results.
Experience supporting research, product development, or technology development initiatives.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in engineering, life sciences, biomedical engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Experience in medical device research and development.
Experience supporting product development activities within a regulated environment.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including engineering, clinical, quality, and regulatory stakeholders.
Experience translating scientific research or technical discoveries into product development applications.

Responsibilities

Design and execute research and development activities supporting new product and technology development initiatives.
Develop and evaluate studies to investigate scientific and technical questions relevant to product performance, safety, and effectiveness.
Analyze experimental results and technical data to support project decisions and development milestones.
Troubleshoot technical challenges and recommend solutions to advance research and product development objectives.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development activities from concept through commercialization.
Contribute to research programs, product development projects, and clinical study activities as applicable.
Translate scientific and technical findings into product design recommendations and development strategies.
Document research methods, study findings, and technical conclusions in accordance with quality and regulatory requirements.