Sr Prin Test Engineer at Medtronic in Fridley, Minnesota

Job Description:

Careers that Change Lives

A career at Medtronic is like no other. We're purposeful. We're committed. And we're driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life for millions of people.Help us engineer the extraordinary!

Neuromodulation Core R&D brings together project teams in a collaborative group to support R&D activities for the Neuromodulation and Pelvic Health operating units . Neuromodulation and Pelvic Health operating units offer devices and therapies to treat chronic pain, movement disorders, overactive bladder, non-obstructive urinary retention and fecal incontinence, and much more!

We are currently looking for a Senior Principal Test Engineerto join the Therapy Delivery Systems (TDS) test team in Fridley , Minnesota.Be a part of an engineering team that develops a portfolio of powerful Neuromodulation technologies, setting the highest standards of integrity and reliability in deep brain stimulation, spinal cord stimulation, targeted drug delivery, and pelvic health.

A Day in the Life

The Senior Principal Test Engineer is a key technical member of the TDS test team. In this role you will d evelop and validate new test methods , improve existing test methods, and lead the execut ion of mechanical and electrical tests for implantable leads , extensions, catheters and related accessories . This testing will be used to support regulatory submissions and ongoing new product development . You will w ork on complex technical problems to provide solutions which are highly innovative and apply advanced engineering principles, theories, and concepts .

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Lead s a group of engineers and technicians to develop innovative methods to so l ve challenging problems during each phase of product life cycle.
• Designs, develops, and implements mechanical / electrical testing methods , fixtures, and equipment based on user needs .
• Performs /oversees test method validation and equipment qualifications per current quality procedures .
• Performs/oversees testing for component and assembly-level devices throughout all product development phases .
• Compiles data and performs statistical analyses following current quality procedures (DOE, capability analysis, gage R&R, ANOVA, 2-sample t - test, etc ) .
• Effectively communicates test plans and results to key stakeholders .
• Trouble shoot s test failures and propose s efficient and quality-driven solutions .
• Utilizes subject matter expertise of product use conditions and applied stresses to products during entire implant lifecycle .
• Leads or s upport s animal and human cadaver studies to help define clinically accurate use condition requirements for verification testing or to demonstrate that products meet requirements (GLP study) .
• Provides team leaders with accurate test timeline and cost estimates.
• Represent s test function in project teams; r esponsible for entire testing deliverables for projects and reporting to project teams .
• Provide s leadership, direction, and coaching for junior engineers and technicians .
• Initiate s and implement s strategy for acquiring new test platforms .

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree B iomedical /Electrical/Mechanical engineering required
• Requires a University Degree and minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience

• Strong technical communication skills both verbal and written.
• Experience in test development or product development in a highly regulated environment.
• Extensive experience with t est fixture design and materials (3D printing and machining).
• Experience in engineering environment with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Demonstrated e xperience in using engineering statistical tools/methods such as DOE, Monte Car lo , Minitab , or JMP .
• Demonstrated experience with Creo , Solidworks , or equivalent CAD software.
• Experience with test method validation ( TMV), gage R & R , Equipment IQ/ OQ.
• Lean s igma or DRM (design for reliability and manufacturability) or design for lean sigma Green Belt certification preferred .
• Extensive experience with mechanical test platforms ( Instron , Bose, and MTS Universal ) preferred.
• Extensive experience with fatigue testing (LCF and HCF) preferred.
• Experience with data acquisition and analysis software such as Lab V iew , M ATLAB preferred .
• Experience with X-Ray, CT, and MRI image processing software ( i.e., Mimics , 3-Matic, Amira, and 3D Slicer ) preferred.

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.

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 .

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) here .

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico. Base pay is based on numerous factors and may vary by job-related knowledge, skills, experience, etc. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
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, recruiter or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)