Senior R&D Engineer

Surgical Innovations Engineer

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

As a part of Surgical Innovations in R&D you will be investigating reported product failures, identifying root causes through methods like Cause Mapping and FMEA, analyzing failure trends, and recommending reliability improvements. The engineer will work closely with product owners, design teams, and other stakeholders to implement solutions and clearly communicate findings to both internal teams and affected customers.

At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We're working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.

You Will:

• Conduct in-depth failure analysis to identify root causes and contributing factors
• Analyze trends in reported failures to identify areas of improvement
• Categorize and prioritize customer complaints for investigation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant data and insights
• Collaborate with product owners and design teams to enhance product reliability
• Communicate investigation results to stakeholders and customers
• Participate in regular team meetings to share insights and contribute to improvement strategies

Must Have:

• Bachelors Degree in a technical discipline, e.g. Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical, Software or Mechanical Engineering) and minimum of 4 years of relevant experience or
• Advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct in-depth root cause analysis using log data in complex robotic system
• Passion for continuous improvement in process, troubleshooting techniques and root cause investigation methodology, such as "cause map"
• Experience with integrating hardware and software in complex robotic system
• Experience with data analysis and trend identification
• Excellent written and verbal communication, problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to lead or work effectively with cross-functional teams

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Medical Product verification and FDA guidance
• Work experience in highly regulated industries such as medical or military
• Experience in developing automation scripts to analyze test data
• Familiarity with statistical analysis and modeling techniques
• Knowledgeable of Linux OS, Matlab, Python
• Ability to work with QA to ensure system integration procedures meet Quality and Regulatory needs
• Ability to manage, track and upgrade multiple hardware and software configurations
• Ability to collaborate with other engineering disciplines to drive resolution of issues
• Experience with product design and improvement initiatives
• Knowledge of industry best practices for reliability and performance engineering
• Previous experience in triage or issue categorization processes

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): $104,000-$156,000. 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

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.

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