Sr. R&D Test Engineer

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 24 Jan 2025

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

At Medtronic, we value what makes you unique. Be part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations.

As a Test Engineer within the Neuromodulation organization, you will utilize your expertise in test and engineering to delivering cutting edge products that focus on reducing pain in patients.

Medtronic pioneered the field of Neuromodulation with the first commercially available Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) to treat chronic pain and engineered the first deep brain stimulation (DBS) system to treat disorders such as Parkinson's disease. We have gone on to develop the first implantable drug pump for the delivery of medication directly to the intrathecal space of the spine, inventing the first balloon kyphoplasty devices for the treatment of vertebral compression fractures and developing RF ablation systems to treat spinal tumors.

Within our R&D Department in Medtronic Neuromodulation, one key area of focus for reducing pain for patients is Interventional Pain. Interventional Pain develops minimally invasive therapies that treat musculoskeletal pathologies such as vertebral compression fractures, nerve pain, metastatic and benign bone tumors. The employee will be part of a team that defines, develops and tests new products for the Neuromodulation business.

The position responsibilities will primarily focus on system verification and validation (V&V) for Interventional products. This role is integral in the development cycle of any new product within this business. They will be responsible for partnering with Systems Development engineering lead, marketing, design teams, Quality engineers and Program managers to drive meaningful design inputs, robust designs and ultimately an efficient and effective V&V strategy. The position offers excellent opportunity for an engineer interested in designing and executing V&V strategies to produce reliable and successful products. Candidates should have demonstrated ability to execute independently after receiving high level scope and constraints.

Employee responsibilities may include the following:

• Develop and drive comprehensive verification strategy for all components (mechanical, electrical and software) of the system, partnering with all engineering functional partners
• Develop and drive comprehensive validation strategy for tissue testing in various mediums (ex-vivo chicken breast, liver, etc.)"
• Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints
• Partner with project systems engineers to develop, review, and decompose design inputs and system requirements to ensure they meet user needs
• Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation testing, and analyses for the total system
• Write and execute hardware and software verification and validation protocols for components and system
• Develop test methods and test fixtures
• Execute minimally invasive therapy procedures and products in bone and soft tissue per medical device standards and internal procedures
• Execute system verification; troubleshoot test failures, identify source of issue, and collaborate with appropriate partners for resolution; communicate with internal stakeholders & functional experts at various levels
• Execute validation with real end-users in real or simulated use environments
• Assist in triage to resolve software defects and diagnose/improve product configuration for current and future models
• Support the maintenance of commercially released products on an as needed basis
• Participate in product development design reviews
• Analyze test results and generate V&V test reports for approval
• Effectively communicate and present test findings, analysis and conclusions cross-functionally
• Mentor and guide junior engineers or technicians working on the projects

QUALIFICATIONS SECTION

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or scientific discipline and 4+ years experience in technical testing or engineering experience
• OR
• Advanced Degree in engineering or scientific discipline and 2+ years experience in technical testing or engineering experience
• Knowledge of basic electrical engineering fundamentals
• Basic knowledge of software development and computer programing (functional and object oriented)
• Experience developing and executing system-level verification protocols and reports
• Experience developing and executing system-level validation protocols and reports
• Experience performing system design input tracing to evaluation methods
• Dynamic team player who can work effectively and proactively on cross-functional teams

Desired/Preferred qualifications

• History working in regulated industries such as medical or defense or ability to quickly embrace and learn and follow policies and procedures that comply with regulations and standards from FDA and CE
• Knowledge of electrical safety testing and troubleshooting failures as well as electrical safety standards
• In depth knowledge of process engineering and troubleshooting methodology in a regulated environment (statistics is a plus)
• Familiarity with Design for Six Sigma or related product development processes
• Basic knowledge of object oriented programming
• Experience with software system to device interfaces
• Demonstrated ability for independent work
• Strong organization, prioritization, and communication skills
• Excellent communication skills, including written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):111,200-166,800

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others)

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: 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, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: 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), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission - to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart- putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.