Principal Mechanical Design Engineer - Medical Device
Education Required
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related technical degree
Years of Experience
7+ with BS in Mechanical Engineering or related technical degree
5+ with MS in Mechanical Engineering or related technical degree
• Experience 3D modeling software, i.e. SolidWorks and/or ProEngineer
• Experience designing and developing assembly processes and mechanical assemblies
• Experience developing and characterizing assembly processes
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T) practices
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
• Experience creating technical, written content
• Demonstrated data analysis skills
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and creating Bill of Materials
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
• Experience designing and developing electromechanical assemblies
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and methodologies
• Effective problem-solving skills
• High degree of initiative and self-motivation
• Experience solving ambiguous problems
• Experience with the design and manufacture of medical devices
• Experience in product design and development in an R&D environment
• Formal training in DRM Greenbelt or Blackbelt
• Ability to use structural finite elements software such as Cosmos or Ansys
• Experience in plastic part design and injection molding
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)