Sr. FEA Modeling Engineer

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on – 16 Nov 2025

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

Medtronic’s Surgical Operating Unit is seeking a motivated Senior FEA Modeling Engineer to accelerate development of innovative surgical instruments. In this impactful role, you’ll leverage advanced computational modeling to predict and optimize mechanical performance and tissue interactions, directly contributing to improved surgical outcomes for patients worldwide.

In this role as a Senior FEA Modeling Engineer in the Surgical Operating Unit, you will collaborate with design engineers, tissue researchers, and other modeling engineers to develop physics based computational models to help bring exciting surgical instruments to market.

• Develop and validate finite element analysis (FEA) models for surgical device design, evaluation, and optimization.
• Use Ansys Mechanical, Ansys Fluent, and Ansys LS-DYNA to model forces, deflections, stress, strain, temperatures, and vibrations in complex assemblies and biological tissues.
• Import, review, and optimize CAD models using Creo.
• Perform model validation through hand calculations and correlation with physical testing.
• Partner with design engineers, tissue researchers, manufacturing, and regulatory teams to define modeling requirements and solve challenging problems.
• Prepare clear technical reports and presentations to communicate modeling results and recommendations to internal stakeholders.
• Provide technical input supporting submissions to regulatory bodies and government agencies.
• Troubleshoot modeling issues by engaging peers, technical support, and leveraging prior experience.
• Develop and deliver training sessions for staff on design-analysis tools and methods.
• Contribute to the invention of new designs and techniques recognized as advances in the medical and scientific community.

• Requires a Baccalaureate degree and minimum of 4 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience OR PhD with 0 years relevant experience.

• Experience in the medical device industry.
• Familiarity with typical medical device materials.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma practices and statistical analysis methods.
• Experience with Creo CAD software.
• Exposure to intellectual property development or scientific publication.
• Demonstrated experience performing FEA for device design, optimization, verification, method validation, and regulatory submissions.
• Proficient in Ansys Mechanical, Ansys Fluent, and Ansys LS-DYNA.
• Experience modeling biological materials and tissue-device interactions.
• Ability to manage and organize large volumes of data and calculations efficiently.
• Quick learner, adaptable to new tools and technologies.
• Skilled in Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Teams.
• Programming and scripting experience (e.g., Python, MATLAB, or similar).

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.

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package.

• Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD): $ – $.
• Eligibility for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
• Base salary range applies across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California.
• Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long‑term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well‑being program).
• Additional compensation includes incentive plans, 401(k) plan with employer contribution and match, short‑term disability, paid time off, paid…