Principal R&D Engineer

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Santa Clara, CA
138K-206K Annually
Senior level
Healthtech
The Role
The Principal R&D Engineer at Medtronic will lead the design and development of new medical products focusing on Interventional Pain therapies. Responsibilities include translating research into marketable products, designing mechanical systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
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We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 7 Mar 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

Medtronic 

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. 

 

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 diseaseWe 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 the R&D Department at 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 focus on design and development of new products to compliment the Interventional Pain portfolio. This role is critical in the development of new designs and                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       concepts for tooling, fixtures, individual components and assemblies. They will be responsible for providing technical expertise to advance existing technologies or introduce new technologies to market. Majority of the time will be spent delivering R&D systems or initiatives related to new technologies or therapies – from design to implementation - while adhering to policies, using specialized knowledge and skills. Candidates should have demonstrated ability to execute independently after receiving high level scope and constraints. 

Employee responsibilities may include the following: 

  • Translate research discoveries into usable and marketable products 

  • Design, develop, analyze, troubleshoot and provide technical expertise during research and/or product development of mechanical systems 

  • Lead design and technical reviews with cross-functional partners

  •  Design mechanical assemblies as part of a larger procedural system 

  • Design and source actuated assemblies, tooling, fixtures and early product protypes

  • Effectively communicate and present technical concepts cross-functionally  

  • Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints 

  • Provide direction and be accountable for deliverables from external suppliers and vendors  

  • Contribute to the development of design solutions that address broad development constraints involving surgical class II devices and accessories 

  • Support the maintenance of commercially released products on an as needed basis 

  • Support the introduction, implementation of product, process, materials changes to manufacturing 

  • Coach and guide junior engineers or technicians and create appropriate work packages  

 

  • 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 7+ years experience in engineering experience 

  • OR  

  • Advanced Degree in engineering or scientific discipline and 5+ years experience in technical testing or engineering experience 

  • Experience generating system requirements for mechanical designs 

  • Experience with machining and material selection for rapid prototyping 

  • Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing 

  • Demonstrated ability for independent work 

  • Experience with plastics manufacturing processes (such as molding and/or extrusions) 

  • Dynamic team player who can work effectively and proactively on cross-functional teams 

  •  Ability to clearly document work, articulate and present ideas and tests results to a variety of audiences. 

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 

  • Experience generating system requirements for mechanical designs.

  •  Experience with computer modeling and simulation of structures (linear and non-linear) 

  • Experience with machining and material selection for rapid prototyping.

  • In depth knowledge of process engineering and troubleshooting methodology in a regulated environment (statistics is a plus) 

  • Knowledge of mechanism, actuators and sensors 

  • 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):$137,600.00 - $206,400.00

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.

 

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.

If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

The Company
HQ: Minneapolis, MN
80,303 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

Medtronic is a global healthcare solutions company operating in approximately 160 countries. We are committed to improving lives through our medical technologies, services, and solutions.

Since our beginning, 60 years ago, our Mission has remained the same: to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life for people around the world. The Mission is our ethical framework and inspirational goal guiding our day-to-day work. It reminds us that our efforts are transforming millions of lives each year.

To meet the needs of patients and healthcare professionals around the globe, we operate from more than 370 locations in approximately 160 countries.

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