We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 30 Dec 2024
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 Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be a key contributor in the research, design, and development of mechanical and electromechanical products and systems. This role involves supporting projects (Implantable Neurostimulators, External Neurostimulators and/or Patient Therapy Remotes) from conception to implementation, ensuring compliance with industry standards, product requirements and best practices.
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.
As Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, you will focus on design and development of new products which is critical in the development of new designs and concepts for tooling, fixtures, individual components and assemblies. You will be responsible for providing technical expertise to advance existing technologies or introduce new technologies to market. Candidates should have demonstrated ability to execute independently after receiving high level scope and constraints.
Responsibilities may include the following:
Design and Development: Plan, design, develop, and verify mechanical and electromechanical systems,
Project Management: Manage projects through all stages, from R&D to manufacturing, ensuring they meet product requirements, technical specifications, timelines, and budget constraints.
Innovation and Improvement: Recommend and implement options or approaches to enhance safety, performance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of systems, processes, and facilities.
Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including electrical and systems engineers, to deliver integrated solutions.
Problem Solving: Analyze complex engineering problems, providing in-depth analysis and innovative solutions to improve processes and products.
Prototyping and Testing: Oversee the creation of prototypes and conduct rigorous testing to validate and refine designs.This role will also be responsible for design characterization and design verification protocols, analysis and reports.This role could also include aspects of test equipment qualification and test method validation.
Documentation and Compliance: Prepare detailed engineering documentation and ensure designs comply with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and department best practices.
Communication and Influence: Communicate effectively with senior internal and external stakeholders
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 4+ years experience in technical design and testing or engineering experience
OR Advanced Degree in engineering or scientific discipline and 2+ years experience in technical testing and testing or engineering experience.
Desired/Preferred qualifications
Experience generating system requirements for mechanical designs.
Experience with machining and material selection for rapid prototyping.
Able to 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.
Experience working in regulated industries such as medical device.
Demonstrated ability for independent work.
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):$98,000 - $147,600
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, andSimple 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), andCapital 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.
