Sr Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (Northridge, CA)
This is an on-site, hybrid position: 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely
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Lead product design activities.
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Perform concept development and prototyping.
- Design / develop components to be manufactured via plastic injection molding, stamping, machining, extrusion and related processes.
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Create and interpret analyses to determine suitability of design concepts.
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Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineering staff.
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Incorporate risk-based decision-making into the design process.
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Apply Six Sigma (DFSS) methodologies to all aspects of the design/development process.
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Ensure on-time completion of Design Control deliverables.
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Grow and maintain knowledge current with related technologies.
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Work with manufacturing and suppliers to ensure feasibility of high-volume assembly.
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Translate VoX feedback into product requirements.
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Create and release engineering drawings, reports, and presentations.
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Travel to supplier and manufacturing sites as required.
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Present technical findings or project status to cross functional teams and management through meeting minutes, design reviews, presentations, and other means of communication.
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Research, plan, design, verify, validate electromechanical products and systems.
- Bachelor's of engineering degree and 10+ years of experience in mechanical product development
- Or, Master of Engineering degree and 8+ years of experience in mechanical product development
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Experience leading complex mechanical system design at architectural level
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Extensive experience in 3D modeling, finite element analysis, and statistical design analysis.
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Process and test method development, validation.
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Formal training in Six Sigma methodologies.
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Experience designing/developing diabetes products.
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Experience with high-volume manufacturing.
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Experience with consumer electronics, wearables and/or similar miniaturized electromechanical products.
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Experience with defining and working with mechanical subsystems within integrated modular architectures.
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)
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.
In addition to Base Salary, this position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan, which provides the opportunity to earn significant incentive compensation for achieving or exceeding your goals. Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) here.
The provided base salary range is used nationally in the United States (except in Puerto Rico and certain CA locations). The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc.
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.
