Senior Research & Development Engineer - Onsite
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 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.
- 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.
- U.S. work authorization is required for roles below the Principal level.
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.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Flexible Benefits Package
- 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
- Capital Accumulation Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
