Principal R&D Engineer - Surgical Robotics
Must haves: Minimum requirements:
- A Bachelor’s Degree and 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree and 5 years of experience.
Nice to haves:
Proficiency with Creo Parametric 3D Modeling Software and Windchill PLM
Experience with JAMA Requirements management software or equivalent
Experience with JIRA Issue Tracking software
Understanding of common manufacturing processes (i.e. Injection Molding, Stamping, Machining, Heat Treating etc)
Extensive knowledge of rapid prototyping, material selection, and product design and process specifications
Ability to compile and organize technical data using Excel, Word, or Access.
Trained/Certified in Lean and/or 6 Sigma
Working knowledge of DFMEA and PFMEA
Working knowledge of material handling principlesPrior experience with gears, motors, sensors, and complex electromechanical assemblies
Working Conditions
Standard office setting, surgical lab, operating room, pilot lab, external research organizations, supplier visits, limited travel as required.
Based in North Haven, CT, USA
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
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The physical demands described within the Day in the Life 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.
EEO
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