Metallurgist - Principal
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The Principal Metallurgist will work in a team environment providing technical leadership in materials science and engineering with a focus on metallic and ceramic materials. Duties include materials selection, problem-solving, biostability, and materials regulations. This position will support both released product reliability and new product development teams in the identification and mitigation of product-related risks, knowledge gaps and the communication of such issues to project and functional leadership teams.
The individual will serve as a materials expert with an emphasis on metallic and ceramic materials and interfaces by participating in technical activities for materials selection, processing, characterization, analysis, material stability, biostability, as well as understanding of process-property-performance relationships for medical devices.
A Day in A Life
This position will also support scoping/planning of product strategy and identification of technologies and initiatives needed to develop innovative, reliable and cost-effective therapies. The candidate will develop and execute strategies to address those needs.
This role will serve as a materials expert by leading and participating in technical activities supporting sustaining engineering and new product development. You’ll also engage in sustaining engineering efforts to support post-commercial/legacy products.
•Thinks broadly across the entire project scope to addresses challenging and complex problems within a project spanning a wide range of difficulty and complexity.
•Coordinates and conducts laboratory work and data analysis to drive data-driven technical decisions.
•Acts as a technical leader within functional and project teams, driving a focus on quality and technical rigor while mentoring less experienced personnel.
•Contributes to the design of products or processes based on business strategy.
•Develops strategies and prepare evaluation plans in consideration of gaps in materials, design and process to achieve optimal solutions that satisfy timeline, cost and technical requirements as they relate to patient safety and product reliability
- Bachelors degree required
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience
Nice to Have:
· Experience working in a regulated environment on medical devices
· Possesses proven expertise in the following business critical skill sets with focus on metallurgical science:
o Metals Physics, Chemistry, Processing and Characterization
o Electrochemistry, corrosion and stability.
· Expertise in materials with the ability to identify and develop testing methods, correlate material properties with product performance, and predict various failure modes.
· Experience working with multiple classes of engineering materials: metals, polycrystalline, and single crystal ceramics, and glasses as well as their interface to the product as a whole.
· Experience performing failure analysis
· Awareness of biocompatibility testing in accordance with ISO 10993. Awareness of considerations related to Materials of Concern regulations, e.g. REACH, RoHS.
· Knowledge of external standards, e.g., ASTM and ISO and their use, limitations, and applications.
· Demonstrated ability to apply skills and knowledge of technical/operational theories and principles to resolve real-world biomaterials challenges.
· Demonstrated ability to deliver quality technical work within project schedules and timelines.
· Knowledge of Design, Reliability & Manufacturability (DRM), and Six Sigma improvement methodology. Knowledge of statistical methods and Design of Experiments (DoE).
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)
The provided base salary range is used nationally (except in certain CA locations). The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc.
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. Learn more about our benefits here.
Medtronic Incentive Plan: This position is eligible for an annual Bonus Program. Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) here.
