Materials Engineer I_Neuro​/Metal

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 20 Mar 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.

Neuromodulation & Pelvic Health | Materials Engineer I

Medtronic's Neuromodulation and Pelvic Health Operating Unit develops life‑changing therapies for patients living with chronic pain, movement disorders, and pelvic health conditions. Our implantable neurostimulation systems, drug delivery devices, and sacral neuromodulation therapies are designed to restore function and improve quality of life for millions of patients worldwide. This team sits at the intersection of advanced materials science and cutting‑edge medical device innovation.

Onsite At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. We're working onsite 4 days a week to drive performance, foster an environment of belonging, and collaborate to inspire as we engineer the extraordinary.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Analyzes, researches, designs and develops materials and their related fabrication and application processes to develop and optimize materials for use in engineering design of and/or application in structures, systems and subsystems.
• Applies principles of chemistry, physics, and material behavior to develop metallic, non‑metallic and composite material and processing specifications, fabrication and assembly processes.
• Develops, analyzes and applies material properties and design allowables, processing processes and quality engineering specifications.
• Material analyses may include failure analysis of components, systems and subsystems, life predictions, and definition and requirement specifications.
• May review and approve subcontractor material processing procedures.
• Demonstrate expertise in material characterization, failure analysis, and materials degradation using advanced metallography, light optical microscopy, SEM/EDS, Microprobe/WDS, EBSD, XRD, XRF, DSC, and fractography.
• Interpretation of materials processed through complex thermomechanical and manufacturing pathways and material qualification programs.
• Characterization of advanced alloy systems including stainless steels, PtIr systems, medical Co‑Cr‑Mo alloys, precipitation hardenable grades, and controlled‑thermal‑expansion electronic packaging alloys.
• Hands‑on experience with integrated alloy design and development including computational thermodynamic tools, experimental melting, forging, heat treatment, and microstructural/mechanical validation.
• Development of metallographic preparation techniques including electrolytic etching (controlled current density, electrolyte chemistry, polarization behavior) and phase‑selective etchant formulation for complex alloy systems.
• Serial metallography and defect reconstruction techniques for characterization of ultrasonic testing indications and subsurface features.
• Experience applying computational thermodynamic modeling tools including Thermo‑Calc and/or JMatPro to evaluate phase stability, precipitation behavior, and alloy chemistry optimization for material/process improvement.
• Mechanical testing methods including hardness testing (micro and macro), tensile testing, Charpy impact (ambient and cryogenic), creep/stress rupture, fatigue, and fracture toughness testing.
• Corrosion testing methodologies including salt spray, humidity exposure, Korro Pad testing to evaluate passive film stability and corrosion resistance.
• Experience supporting process variation reduction, stability analysis, and defect cost modeling using Excel and Python‑based data analysis.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and relevant industry standards.

Differentiating Factors

• Autonomy: Works independently with general supervision on larger, moderately complex projects and assignments. Collaborates with experienced materials and manufacturing professionals to develop and apply understanding of implantable…