Sr. FEA Modeling Engineer

Senior Fea Modeling Engineer

Medtronic's Surgical Operating Unit is seeking a motivated Senior FEA Modeling Engineer to accelerate development of innovative surgical instruments. In this impactful role, you'll leverage advanced computational modeling to predict and optimize mechanical performance and tissue interactions, directly contributing to improved surgical outcomes for patients worldwide.

In this role as a Senior FEA Modeling Engineer in the Surgical Operating Unit, you will collaborate with design engineers, tissue researchers, and other modeling engineers to develop physics based computational models to help bring exciting surgical instruments to market. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Develop and validate finite element analysis (FEA) models for surgical device design, evaluation, and optimization
• Use Ansys Mechanical, Ansys Fluent, and Ansys LS-DYNA to model forces, deflections, stress, strain, temperatures, and vibrations in complex assemblies and biological tissues
• Import, review, and optimize CAD models using Creo
• Perform model validation through hand calculations and correlation with physical testing
• Partner with design engineers, tissue researchers, manufacturing, and regulatory teams to define modeling requirements and solve challenging problems
• Prepare clear technical reports and presentations to communicate modeling results and recommendations to internal stakeholders
• Provide technical input supporting submissions to regulatory bodies and government agencies
• Troubleshoot modeling issues by engaging peers, technical support, and leveraging prior experience
• Develop and deliver training sessions for staff on design-analysis tools and methods
• Contribute to the invention of new designs and techniques recognized as advances in the medical and scientific community

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• Requires a Baccalaureate degree and minimum of 4 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience OR PhD with 0 years relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the medical device industry
• Familiarity with typical medical device materials
• Knowledge of Six Sigma practices and statistical analysis methods
• Experience with Creo CAD software
• Exposure to intellectual property development or scientific publication
• Demonstrated experience performing FEA for device design, optimization, verification, method validation, and regulatory submissions
• Proficient in Ansys Mechanical, Ansys Fluent, and Ansys LS-DYNA
• Experience modeling biological materials and tissue-device interactions
• Ability to manage and organize large volumes of data and calculations efficiently
• Quick learner, adaptable to new tools and technologies
• Skilled in Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Teams
• Programming and scripting experience (e.g., Python, MATLAB, or similar)

Benefits & Compensation:

Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package.

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