Principal R&D Engineer

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related Engineering field

7+ years relevant experience (engineering, project management, etc.) of which 5+ years includes leading multidisciplinary project teams in one of the key project related functions (Research, Engineering, Product Development, Regulatory Affairs, Production, Advanced Manufacturing, Operations, Quality Assurance, and Marketing).

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.

Innovation management

3+ years’ experience as a functional lead on a product development project. This position requires an understanding of the scientific, technical, manufacturing, marketing and regulatory processes involved in the development of a medical device product. 

In-depth understanding of visualization within the medical device industry and competitor products. In-depth knowledge of other related disciplines. 

In-depth understanding of clinical and regulatory pathways, IP and internal processes.

Must keep abreast of new science and technological developments and exploit them to continuously improve functional area capabilities.

Applies extensive technical expertise to develop innovative approaches to work.

Develops advanced technological ideas and guides their development into a final product.  Anticipate and identify level of clinical evidence required for product.

Complete understanding of anatomy relative to surgical procedures for specific products.

Excellent communication skills both oral and written. Effectively communicate and works cooperatively with others as part of a team.

In depth knowledge and application of investigative research and analysis.

Thorough knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and computer software skills utilizing research-based applications.

Ability to compile and organize technical data using Excel, Word, or Access.

Working knowledge of biological laboratory safety precautions and protocols for safe handling and the disposal of hazardous agents, re-agents, chemicals and materials.

In-depth knowledge and experience in transferring designs to manufacturing.

In-depth knowledge of mechanical design and development of complex delivery systems for medical devices.

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)