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A Day in the Life

The Sr. R&D Sustaining Engineer will make an impact through his / her technical expertise and rigor to implement design / process changes and improvements of existing and newly launched products. This individual will work to improve product performance, resolve design, process, and manufacturing issues, address existing CAPAs, reduce customer complaints, prevent new CAPAs and improve customer experience.

The ideal candidate for this position has experience in medical and consumer device design and development, with a strong emphasis on sustaining and new product introduction activities. This individual is well-versed in the design change control process, production and process controls, and possess a solid foundation in root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques. Additionally, he / she is proficient in data analysis and evidence-based decision-making, including cause and corrective action mapping methods.

The R&D Sustaining Engineer will become part of a dynamic and fast-paced R&D group with a strong history of successful product development and global launches. This individual will interface with the end customer and various functional groups within the Diabetes OU while representing the Mechanical Engineering function in cross-functional Core teams and engagements with external partners.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Drive and lead design and process improvement activities of complex medical devices and products.
• Lead the effort to perform root cause analyses, resolve and implement design / process fixes, modifications, and product enhancements
• Lead CAPA activities and drive corrective and preventive actions with appropriate and detailed follow up.
• Apply methodologies such as Design for Reliability and Manufacturing (DRM), Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), Design for Manufacturing Assembly / Automation (DFM/A).
• Lead and perform process characterization, design verification / testing, and Test Method Validation (TMV) activities.
• Perform Statistical analysis (DOE, Regression, ANOVA, Capability Analysis, GR&R).
• Help with equipment selection, tooling and fixture development, procurement, installation, and qualification.
• Works closely with strategic partners and vendors to support current products and initiate new production projects and assists in developing processes/techniques to meet contract objectives.
• Help ensure designs and design changes meet and exceed product specifications, regulatory requirements, and international standards.
• Work with suppliers to ensure components meet design requirements & diagnose design / process problems.
• Present technical findings or project status to cross functional teams and management through meeting minutes, design reviews, presentations, and other means of communication.
• Ability to travel within the US and Internationally, up to 25%.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or other engineering disciplines and 4+ years of industry experience

OR

Advanced degree in engineering and 2+ years of industry 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.

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):$98,400.00 - $147,600.00This 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).

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.

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