R-D Engineer II

Overview

The R&D Engineer II will report to the Wound Management R&D Team and focus on development of new wound closure products to meet customer needs and expand the product line.

• Design, develop, analyze, troubleshoot, and provide technical expertise during research and/or product development.
• Design studies to investigate root causes or identify process parameters.
• Support product development activities.
• Provide feedback on machine design and prototypes.
• Design fixtures for manufacturing equipment or testing.
• Create prototype test samples.
• Support voice of customer and pre‑clinical studies.
• Prepare and track test samples.
• Assist in DOE planning and execution.
• Perform statistical analysis and present results.
• Compose engineering reports.
• Research technical and procedural topics and report findings to groups.
• Conduct work in R&D laboratories and manufacturing facilities.

• Minimum education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree with 2+ years of experience, or Advanced Degree with 0+ years of experience.
• Preferred degrees:
  Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Biomedical Engineering.
• Practical experience in: suture/needle test methods, equipment or test fixture design, polymer development and manufacturing, fiber extrusion, textile manufacturing, material characterization, and development/manufacturing of combination products.
• Experience in the medical device industry.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Demonstrated ability to deliver quality technical work within project schedules and timelines.
• Team‑oriented approach and strong communication skills, both verbal and written, across cross‑functional and global teams.

The position requires independent mobility, frequent use of a computer, and interaction with peers and co‑workers in office and lab settings. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Salary range: $88,800.00 – $ USD (U.S. locations).
• Eligibility for short‑term incentive plan (Medtronic Incentive Plan).
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Life insurance and long‑term disability leave.
• Dependent daycare spending account and tuition assistance/reimbursement.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution and match.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, short‑term disability, and employee assistance program.

Medtronic provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified individuals with disabilities.