Sr. R&D Engineer - IP&SS Mechanical Design Development

SOLVENTUM•Eagan, MN

14d•$106,000 - $145,750•Hybrid

About The Position

Solventum is hiring a Sr. R&D Engineer for IP&SS Mechanical Design Development. The role plans and independently executes technical work packages for new product introduction programs, including design, analysis, prototyping, testing, and design optimization. It translates user, customer, business, and regulatory needs into product requirements, engineering specifications, and practical design solutions, and develops components, assemblies, subsystems, and product architectures with attention to performance, safety, reliability, manufacturability, and cost. The engineer analyzes data and test results, investigates product and process issues, supports project planning and phase-gate reviews, and contributes to technical decisions, milestone delivery, and risk escalation. The role also creates and maintains design-control documentation and technical records; participates in risk management, verification, validation, product release, and design transfer; and collaborates with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and external partners. Additional work includes supporting manufacturing readiness and commercialization, contributing to intellectual property, and presenting technical updates and recommendations. The position is hybrid eligible and requires travel to Eagan, Minnesota, at least three days per week. Travel may be up to 10%. Relocation assistance may be authorized. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employment visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher and at least three years of professional product-development experience in medical device, healthcare, or another regulated industry; alternatively, a high school diploma/GED and at least 10 years of such experience.
Experience in GMP-certified manufacturing processes.
Experience with mechanical design, 3D CAD, engineering drawings, tolerance analysis, and design for manufacturability and assembly.
Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of design controls, risk management, verification and validation, and product commercialization processes.
Knowledge of injection molding design, polymer materials, tooling, or high-volume manufacturing processes.
Experience developing electromechanical systems and disposable sensors.
Familiarity with product lifecycle management, design history file documentation, and controlled engineering change processes.
Ability to apply engineering principles and structured problem-solving methods to complex product-development challenges.
Experience planning and executing technical work with increasing independence and accountability for results.
Strong analytical skills and experience interpreting technical data to support decisions and recommendations.
Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams; self-driven problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

Responsibilities

Plan and independently execute technical work packages for new product introduction programs, including design, analysis, prototyping, testing, and design optimization.
Translate user, customer, business, and regulatory needs into product requirements, engineering specifications, and practical design solutions.
Develop and evaluate components, assemblies, subsystems, and product architectures for performance, safety, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.
Analyze data and test results, apply engineering judgment, and communicate evidence-based recommendations to support project decisions.
Investigate product and process issues, identify root causes, recommend solutions, and implement improvements that reduce technical and business risk.
Support NPI phase and gate reviews and contribute to project planning, technical decision-making, milestone delivery, and risk escalation.
Create and maintain design-control documentation, technical reports, laboratory records, design outputs, test methods, protocols, reports, and other project records.
Participate in risk management, design verification, design validation, product release, and design transfer in accordance with applicable quality-system requirements.
Collaborate with cross-functional core and extended team members, suppliers, and external partners to achieve project deliverables.
Support manufacturing readiness, product commercialization, and transfer of product and design knowledge to manufacturing and sustaining engineering teams.
Contribute to innovation and intellectual property through product concepts, technical solutions, records of invention, patents, trade secrets, and proprietary know-how.
Prepare and present technical updates, design reviews, reports, and recommendations to project teams, business stakeholders, customers, and technical communities.