Sr R/D Engineer at Medtronic in Jacksonville, Florida

Job Description:

Careers that Change Lives

In this role you will have the authority to provide a lead role in the sustaining, implementation, test and transfer to manufacturing of medical devices for the ENT business sector. Join a Culture of Collaboration and Innovation.

The EAR, NOSE, and THROAT operating unit offers a broad portfolio that addresses conditions of the ear, nose and throat, as well as electrosurgical products for soft tissue dissection and hemostatic sealing of soft tissue and bone. The devices we are responsible for designing allow us to treat disease states such as Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), head and neck cancers, and skull base tumors.

This role will require being onsite in Jacksonville, Florida as needed.

A Day in the Life

• You will lead and provide guidance in the development of prototypes, verification/validation units and product specifications, including material specifications, assembly drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Create test protocols using appropriate statistical rationale for early design studies, benchtop testing, and verification/validation testing.
• Participate in risk analysis and risk management activities in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• You will provide sustaining engineering direction and support for existing products.
• You will have a continual awareness of new and advancing technologies and be able to provide conceptual and practical applications for products used during ENT/NT procedures/surgeries.
• You will create Intellectual Property (IP) through idea and product submissions and patent applications.
• You will mentor technicians and less experienced engineers.
• You will travel to observe surgeries, attend sponsored meetings and meet with suppliers.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Material or Biomedical required
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience

• Complete understanding and wide application of technical principals, theories and concepts in the field. General knowledge of other related principals.
• Ability to apply engineering analysis techniques and tools (Creo, Minitab).
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and presentation skills at all levels of the organization.
• Experience with sustaining products throughout their lifecycle.
• Experience with Medical Devices or other regulated industries.
• Experience with supplier transfers.

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)