Associate Risk Management Engineer -Neuro

Job Overview

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 23 Feb 2026

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.

A career at Medtronic is like no other. We’re purposeful. We’re committed. And we’re driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life for millions of people. Help us engineer the extraordinary!

Help bring the next generation of life‑changing medical technology to patients worldwide. We reward you in the ways that matter most to you. We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards programs to recognize the important role you play in our Mission to transform healthcare. Learn more about Medtronic benefits and compensation at the bottom of this job description.

We are currently looking for an Associate Risk Management Engineer to join Medtronic Neuromodulation and Pelvic Health to drive the development of safe and effective implantable medical systems and support sustaining activities.

Location: This position will be a onsite role with the expectation of being onsite in Fridley, Minnesota four days a week.

• Maintain a working knowledge of ISO 14971 and basic risk management practices such as Hazard Analysis and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Assist in implementing risk management activities under guidance from senior engineers.
• Perform routine updates and maintenance of risk management documentation and tools.
• Ensure risk files remain current and compliant with applicable procedures.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (including Design, Human Factors, Medical Safety, Reliability and Post‑Market Quality) to ensure that all hazards associated with medical devices are identified, the associated risks are estimated, evaluated, and that product/system performance is quantifiably predicted.
• Work with project teams to ensure that risk controls are identified and properly implemented, verified, and validated.
• Evaluate impact of potential issues on patient safety and product performance.
• Perform and document Risk Reviews to communicate results of the risk management process to the cross‑functional teams.
• Create and maintain compliant documentation to meet project deliverables and support audits.

• Requires a Baccalaureate degree in Engineering or technical discipline with 0 years of experience required.

• Degree in Biomedical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Exposure to or experience in a regulated industry, preferably medical devices.
• Ability to work collaboratively within cross‑functional teams and communicate effectively.
• Proactive and detail‑oriented, with a willingness to take initiative and follow through on assigned tasks.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to learn and apply new concepts quickly.
• Growth mindset, eager to develop technical skills and adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Understanding of statistical methods and their application in engineering.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards such as 21 CFR Part 820 and ISO 13485.
• Awareness of Risk Management principles (ISO 14971) and introductory knowledge of techniques such as Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
• Exposure to or interest in working with Design, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, and/or Manufacturing teams.
• Interest in learning Design for Reliability (DfR), Design for Manufacturability, and other robust design practices.

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…