R&D Engineer - On-site

Associate R&D Engineer – Spine and Biologics

You will design, develop, analyze, troubleshoot, and support research and product development activities. Work will focus on defined subsystems, components, or tasks within larger programs, including bone graft materials, delivery instruments, and spine systems. You will apply foundational engineering principles and contribute to team‑based solutions under close supervision.

• Support design and development activities for bone graft technologies, graft delivery instruments, and spine‑related systems
• Execute engineering tasks including design support, testing, data collection, and analysis
• Troubleshoot routine technical issues and propose practical solutions under guidance
• Assist in translating product requirements into design inputs and test methods, including handling and delivery performance of graft materials
• Conduct experiments and support verification and validation activities, including bench, cadaveric, and pre‑clinical (animal) studies
• Support execution and documentation of animal studies, including coordination, sample handling, and data collection
• Document engineering work through reports, test protocols, and summaries
• Support maintenance of design history files and quality documentation
• Collaborate primarily within the immediate team and cross‑functional partners on task‑based activities
• Assist in evaluating existing technologies, including competitive graft materials and delivery approaches
• Ensure compliance with quality systems, procedures, and regulatory expectations

Requires a Baccalaureate degree.

• Exposure to medical devices, biologics, or regulated industry environments
• Experience in laboratory testing, biomaterials, or engineering analysis
• Basic familiarity with spinal anatomy, bone grafting techniques, or pre‑clinical models

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
• Basic analytical and problem‑solving capabilities
• Ability to work well under pressure and maintain a positive, enthusiastic attitude
• Eagerness to learn and expand technical responsibilities, particularly in bone grafting and spine applications
• Ability to follow processes and work under direction

• Demonstrates alignment with Medtronic core behaviors:
  Customer Focus, Candor, Trust and Respect, Courage, Accountability, and Passion to Win
• Maintains compliance with quality systems and regulatory requirements
• Contributes to a collaborative and positive team environment
• Depending on the project phase, the employee will engage in bench‑top laboratory activities and will use laboratory equipment, chemicals, and tissue specimens
• May require limited travel, including support of off‑site labs or pre‑clinical (animal) studies
• Work will require periodic engagement with surgeon customers and Medtronic personnel who reside in different time zones, necessitating work outside standard times

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.

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 or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

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