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

Solventum•Eagan, MN

13d•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 product design, analysis, prototyping, testing, and optimization. The engineer translates user, customer, business, and regulatory needs into requirements and practical design solutions, and develops components, assemblies, subsystems, and product architectures with attention to performance, safety, reliability, manufacturability, and cost. The position involves analyzing test data, investigating product and process issues, supporting project planning and phase-gate reviews, and maintaining design-control documentation and project records. The engineer participates in risk management, verification and validation, product release, design transfer, manufacturing readiness, and commercialization. The role also collaborates with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and external partners; contributes to intellectual property; and communicates technical updates and recommendations to project teams and stakeholders. The position is hybrid eligible and requires travel to Eagan, Minnesota, at least three days per week. Travel may be up to 10%, and 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 3 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.
Legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

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, interpret test results, apply engineering judgment, and communicate evidence-based recommendations.
Investigate product and process issues, identify root causes, recommend solutions, and implement improvements to reduce technical and business risk.
Support NPI phase and gate reviews, 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, and 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 teams, 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, invention records, 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.
Comply with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards while performing assigned duties.