We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 19 Nov 2026
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A Day in the LifeJoin our Neuroscience portfolio as an R&D Engineer II supporting the Medtronic Midas Rex product portfolio, with an initial focus on sustaining engineering for capital equipment. You will contribute to multidisciplinary products while building experience across mechanical design, systems engineering, design controls, risk management, and sustaining engineering.
This role is based onsite at our Fort Worth, Texas facility and requires less than 10% travel.
As an
R&D Engineer II, you will support released Midas Rex products throughout their lifecycle. You will apply mechanical engineering fundamentals to investigate product and manufacturing issues, plan and execute testing, and support design improvements that maintain product performance and reliability.
Primary Responsibilities- Support released Midas Rex products through technical investigations, characterization, and bench testing.
- Investigate product and manufacturing issues and develop technically sound solutions.
- Support complaint and nonconformance investigations by evaluating product issues and documenting technical findings.
- Plan and execute verification and validation testing for product changes and design improvements.
- Support released-product redesign using mechanical engineering analysis, design principles, and test data.
- Contribute engineering expertise to Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) and risk-management activities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to resolve product, manufacturing, and field issues.
- Prepare engineering documentation supporting investigations, testing, design changes, and released products.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field with 2+ years of engineering experience OR advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field with 0+ years of engineering experience.
- Experience applying mechanical engineering principles, including mechanics, materials, tolerancing, and engineering analysis.
- Experience with mechanical design, engineering drawings, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with computer-aided design (CAD).
- Experience developing engineering test methods and analyzing test data.
- Experience with root-cause investigations, verification testing, risk management, or design controls.
- Experience with released-product or sustaining engineering in the medical device or another regulated industry.
- Experience with electromechanical products, motors, mechanisms, or capital equipment.
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.
Physical Job RequirementsThe 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.
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Benefits & CompensationMedtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits PackageA 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):$88,800.00 - $133,200.00
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
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.
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