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A Day in the Life
Join Medtronic as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer and play a key role in the design and development of innovative mechanical and electromechanical medical products and systems across Research and Technology (R&T), New Product Development (NPD), and Released Product Engineering (RPE). You will apply strong mechanical engineering expertise, technical judgment, predictive engineering methods, and creative problem-solving to develop, launch, and sustain high-quality solutions intended to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.
You will work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, taking ownership of complex engineering activities from concept design and analysis through prototyping, production design, verification and validation, manufacturing transfer, and released-product support. The role also provides opportunities to lead technical activities, influence engineering decisions, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and provide guidance to less experienced engineers.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:
Lead and execute mechanical engineering activities across R&T, NPD, and RPE, including the design and development of mechanical and electromechanical components, assemblies, mechanisms, and systems, creation of 3D models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation
Perform engineering analyses, including tolerance stack-up and Geometric Dimensioning, Tolerancing (GD&T), and predictive engineering, to evaluate and optimize product performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost
Plan, support, and document prototype builds, engineering testing, Verification and Validation (V&V), and the design and qualification of assembly, test, calibration fixtures, jigs, and tools
Lead technical investigations and structured root-cause analysis for complex design, manufacturing, test, production, and field issues, and develop, implement, and verify appropriate corrective actions and design improvements
Drive product lifecycle activities across development and sustaining engineering, including Bill of Materials (BOM) development, configuration control, engineering changes, technical documentation, and transfer of designs from Research and Development (R&D) to manufacturing and ongoing released product support
Collaborate with manufacturing teams, suppliers, quality, systems, tests, electrical, and other cross-functional stakeholders on technology evaluation, component selection, manufacturing processes, assembly, product introduction, design transfer, and resolution of technical issues
Provide technical guidance, coaching, and design reviews for other engineers, and lead engineering projects or workstreams across R&T, NPD, and RPE as assigned
Required Knowledge and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or a PhD with 0 years of relevant experience
Strong experience in mechanical product design and development, including precision-machined parts, sheet metal components, plastics, mechanisms, and mechanical assemblies
Strong knowledge and practical application of engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, design for manufacturability, and design verification methods
Proficiency with 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools such as CREO and SolidWorks
Strong knowledge of common metal and plastic manufacturing processes and experience working with suppliers and manufacturing teams during development, product introduction, and released product support
Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and effectively within multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams
Experience in medical device development and familiarity with relevant medical device standards, guidelines, and regulations would be beneficial. Additional experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and engineering change processes, design controls, risk management, electrical motors, pneumatic systems, wiring and cabling, process validation and equipment qualification, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (pFMEA), lean manufacturing, 5S, and structured root-cause analysis methods would also be an advantage.
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
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Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
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.
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
