Principal R&D Engineer
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About Medtronic
Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.
We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.
Physical Job Requirements
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. (ADA-United States of America)
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.
Bachelors of Science in Engineering, Chemistry or Physics with 7+ years of experience
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Advanced Degree in Engineering, Chemistry or Physics with 5+ years of experience
Nice to Have
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Direct experience with the design and development of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices for operation in aqueous or implantable environments. Examples including glucose or biomarker sensors, drug delivery systems and energy harvesters
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Demonstrated experience with utilizing and developing novel materials for device level integration. Examples including electrocatalytic, redox mediator, barrier membrane, carbon based, and polymer materials
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Demonstrated experience with ink formulation and selective deposition processes, including screen printing, aerosol/ inkjet printing, precision dispense, and spray processes
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Direct experience with physical, electrochemical and/or material characterization techniques
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Direct experience with statistical data analysis and associated software (Ex. Minitab, JMP, MATLAB, excel, etc.)
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Strong theoretical/fundamental knowledge in electrochemistry, material science, fluid dynamics, and/or transport phenomena
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Experience developing and maintaining a detailed project plan and collaborating across teams to deliver on program milestones
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Experience working in a cleanroom and with microfabrication processes, including photolithography, thin film metal deposition, dry and wet etching, polymer deposition and patterning
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Experience with design of experiments (DOE) for multi-factor experimentation and relevant statistical techniques when analyzing data (T-test, ANOVA and significance testing at a minimum)
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Experience with in-vitro and in-vivo pre-clinical evaluation of MEMS devices
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Exposure to gage R&R studies, process capability (Ppk & Cpk), IQ, OQ and PQ’s
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Experience working with vendors, material suppliers, equipment manufacturers, etc.
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Experience with technical documentation (Ex. laboratory notebooks, publications, engineering reports, IQ/OQ/PQ’s, Standard Operating Procedures, test protocols, etc.)
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Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals
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Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
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Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team-based environment
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Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
About Medtronic
Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.
We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.
Physical Job Requirements
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. (ADA-United States of America)
