R&D Engineer

The Role

We’re looking for a R&D Engineer to lead the design and development of heart valve technologies. This role is highly technical and hands‑on, focused on valve design, testing, and product development within a regulated medical device environment. You’ll work cross‑functionally to bring new valve technologies from concept through validation and toward commercialization.

• Lead design and development of transcatheter heart valve technologies
• Plan and execute bench testing, hydrodynamic testing, and preclinical evaluations
• Develop and validate test methods, fixtures, and evaluation protocols
• Solve complex engineering challenges through root cause analysis and data‑driven decisions
• Support verification & validation activities for regulatory submissions
• Partner with Manufacturing on technology transfer and scale‑up
• Collaborate with Regulatory and Quality to ensure compliance and product readiness
• Present technical findings and influence design decisions

• 3+ years of R&D/product development experience (3+ in medical devices)
• Experience designing and testing complex medical or implantable devices Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to lead technical work streams
• Hands‑on experience with prototyping, testing, and data analysis
• Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Biomedical, or related field (advanced degree a plus)

• Experience in structural heart, TMVR/TAVR, or valve development
• Knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, biomechanics, and materials
• Experience with design controls, V&V, and regulatory submissions
• Familiarity with CAD (Solid Works), FEA, and analytical tools (Minitab)

• Direct impact on next‑gen valve technology, not sustaining legacy products
• Broad ownership across design, testing, and development strategy
• Opportunity to work on complex, high‑innovation structural heart devices
• Small team environment with high autonomy and influence
• Visibility with leadership and decision‑makers; expertise in structural heart valve development is highly preferred

Permanent position based out of Maple Grove, MN.

The pay range for this position is $ - $/yr.

Health & Wellness:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and dependents. Financial Future: 401(k) retirement savings plan. Work‑Life Balance:
Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays. Family Support:
Paid maternity/paternity and parental leave.

Fully onsite position in Maple Grove, MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.