Technical Lead, MRI Safety

At TÜV SÜD Group we are passionate about technology. Innovations impact our daily lives in countless ways, and we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark.

We take the future into our hands. We are TÜV SÜD Group.

Location: New Brighton, MN
Business Unit: Medical Device Testing
Department: MRI Safety Laboratory
Work Model: Onsite/Hybrid based on business needs
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: Occasional domestic travel may be required

As the Manager, MRI Safety Laboratory, you will lead the strategic, operational, and technical direction of TÜV SÜD's MRI Safety Laboratory. This role is responsible for laboratory operations, personnel leadership, technical oversight, customer engagement, quality compliance, and business growth. You will work closely with medical device manufacturers, internal technical teams, and global TÜV SÜD partners to support innovative MRI safety testing solutions for medical devices and implants.

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the MRI Safety Laboratory, ensuring high levels of quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Manage, mentor, and develop laboratory engineers and technical personnel while fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Direct laboratory resource planning, project prioritization, and capacity management to support customer commitments and business objectives.
• Provide technical oversight for MRI safety testing programs, including review of test strategies, protocols, reports, and complex customer requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable ASTM, ISO, ISO/IEC 17025, and TÜV SÜD quality system requirements.
• Lead customer-facing technical discussions, project planning activities, proposal reviews, and strategic account support.
• Partner with Sales and Business Development teams to identify new opportunities and support the expansion of MRI safety services.
• Develop business cases for new equipment, laboratory capabilities, and strategic investments that support future growth.
• Collaborate with global TÜV SÜD laboratories, technical experts, MRI facilities, research organizations, and industry stakeholders to advance capabilities and share expertise.
• Monitor industry developments, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies to drive innovation and service expansion.

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Medical Device Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated experience managing technical programs, laboratory operations, or engineering teams within a regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of medical device testing, quality systems, and laboratory operations.
• Experience working with MRI safety testing, medical device evaluation, imaging technologies, or related technical fields.
• Strong leadership, project management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with customers, regulatory bodies, and internal stakeholders.
• Experience managing multiple projects, priorities, and technical resources in a customer-focused environment.

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Physics, Medical Device Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience working with MRI safety standards, ASTM standards, ISO standards, and medical device regulatory requirements.
• Experience supporting business development, customer relationship management, or technical sales activities.
• Familiarity…