Materials Engineer II - Neuro

Materials Engineer at Neuromodulation/Pelvic Health

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.

Responsibilities may include:

• Analyze, research, design, and develop materials and related fabrication/application processes to optimize materials for engineering design and application in structures, systems, and subsystems.
• Apply principles of chemistry, physics, and material science to develop metallic, polymer, and composite material and processing specifications, fabrication, and assembly processes.
• Develop, analyze, and apply material properties to design requirements, processing parameters, and engineering specifications.
• Partner with manufacturing engineers on key processes including: machining metals forming, welding (primarily resistance welding and laser welding), injection molding, extrusion, coatings applications (both metals and polymers), adhesives & assembly techniques.
• Conduct material analysis, including failure analysis, of components, systems, and subsystems.
• Evaluate materials and designs for Materials of Concern and develop compliance evidence for Materials of Concern standards and regulations.
• Gather evidence to support biostability and biocompatibility of materials and designs.
• Cross functional collaboration supporting projects throughout the product life cycle including technology development, new product development, and released product support.
• Follow quality system requirements and industry standards to complete deliverables and other documentation. Identify areas for documentation improvement and implement solutions.

Technical Specialist Career Stream:

• Individual contributor responsible for advancing or introducing new technology and therapies and for supporting existing technologies and therapies.
• Manages projects and works with stakeholders to achieve results.
• May mentor colleagues or direct lower-level professionals.
• Ability to analyze data and solve complex engineering problems.

Differentiating Factors:

• Autonomy: Works independently with general supervision on larger, moderately complex projects/assignments. Collaborates with experienced professionals to develop understanding of designs, materials, and processes. Possesses strong detail orientation and organizational skills.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in materials characterization, testing methods, and knowledge of material properties. Working knowledge of standards and regulations including those related to Materials of Concern and biocompatibility. Working knowledge of biomaterials, specifically those intended for implantation within the body, and methods used to analyze biostability. Working knowledge of materials processing and interactions between processing and performance. Innovation and Complexity: Problem-solving mindset, may require understanding of broader context; makes adjustments or recommends enhancements to improve effectiveness.
• Communication and Influence: Communicates primarily with internal contacts across matrixed organization; shares information, status, needs, and issues to inform and support decision-making. Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting and collaboration.
• Organizational Impact: Sets objectives for own job area to meet project goals; develops relationships to support cross-functional assignments.
• Leadership and Talent Management: May provide guidance to entry-level professionals or support staff.
• Lab Skills: Cross sectioning, metallography, tensile testing (e.g. Instron or MTS), optical microscopy, SEM, DMA, FTIR, DSC, XRF, TGA, XPS, rheometry, GPC, electrochemical and corrosion characterization (EIS, cyclic voltammetry, potentiodynamic polarization, electrodeposition).

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires a Material Science, Material Engineering, Chemical Engineering with Materials, or Equivalent Baccalaureate degree and minimum of 2 years of relevant experience OR a Master's degree with a minimum of 0 years relevant experience.

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.

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):$86,400.00 - $129,600.00 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

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 95,000+ 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.

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