Mechanical Design Eng II at Medtronic in Northridge, California

Job Description:

Careers That Change Lives

The Mechanical Design Engineer II position supports and leads the design and development of innovative new products within the Medtronic Diabetes Business Unit. Your new role will have you reporting to the Northridge, CA campus.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading and supporting design concepts or changes that are primarily mechanical in nature. Engineering support may be independent or under the direction of a lead engineer and/or project manager. The key to being successful in this job is the ability to multi-task, work effectively cross functionally, drive projects to closure within specified milestones and be flexible on project assignments.

The person filling this role will become part of a dynamic and fast paced R&D group with a strong history of successful product development. They will have the opportunity to interface with various functional groups within the diabetes business unit to develop user centered products.

A Day in the Life

• Collaborate with cross-functional (R&D, marketing, and management) teams to translate project goals into relevant design solutions. Develop product concepts to solve user needs.
  
  
• Design components to be manufactured via plastic injection molding, stamping, machining, extrusion, and related processes. Work with manufacturing to consider high volume assembly processes in design concepts.
  
  
• Construct prototype devices for engineering testing and in-vitro/in-vivo studies including animal studies and human feasibility studies.
  
  
• Help develop specifications, test methodologies, and test equipment to evaluate design concepts.
  
  
• Perform physical testing on engineering prototypes. Help ensure designs meet and exceed product specifications, regulatory requirements, and international standards.
  
  
• Prepare documentation to support development activities. Create and release engineering drawings. Process engineering change orders.
  
  
• Work with suppliers to ensure components meet design requirements & diagnose design problems.
  
  
• Present technical findings or project status to cross functional teams and management through meeting minutes, design reviews, presentations, and other means of communication.
  
  
• Production support with respect to testing methods; device specification and yield problems; analysis of customer returns; and supplier related engineering changes.
  
  
• Grow and maintain technical knowledge current with advancing technology related to product development of diabetes devices and accessories.
  
  
• Travel < 25 % of the time
  
  

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

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

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or relevant science discipline and 2+ years of experience in medical device design and development

OR

Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or relevant science discipline with 0+ years of experience in medical device design and development.

Nice to Have

• 2+ years of experience in medical device design and development
  
  
• Experience in SolidWorks or similar CAD software for mechanical design, analysis, and documentation.
  
  
• Experience with physical testing of mechanical systems/components and failure analysis to determine root cause of failures.
  
  
• Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T) practices per ASME Y14.5-2009
  
  
• Experience designing and developing assembly processes for mechanical and electromechanical assemblies
  
  
• Extensive knowledge in analyzing and solving problems in a disciplined fashion, ensuring clear understanding of the root cause(s) and efficient recommendations for resolution
  
  
• Must be self-motivated and able to multi-task, meet tight deadlines and prioritize changing demands in a fast-paced environment
  
  
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and enjoys the challenge of user centered design
  
  

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)

Additional Information

• Posting Date: Jan 12, 2022
• Travel: Yes, < 25 % of the Time