Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 25 May 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 connected, compassionate world.

• Research, plan, design, verify, validate and develop mechanical and/or electromechanical devices and systems to support new technology and business development. This may include instruments, controls, robots, resonance systems, hydraulic systems, or heat transfer systems to support various manufacturing operations, working with metals, plastics, and ceramics through various fabrication processes.
• Recommend various technology options or approaches for systems, processes, facility, or program improvements in terms of safety, performance, efficiency, ergonomics, and/or cost.
• Perform design, implementation (ordering, payments negotiations, and installations), and integration activities to support daily‑use tooling (ex. shipping trays, device handling, and transfer tooling) in 24/7 manufacturing operations.
• Design mechanical, electromechanical and mechatronic systems, subsystems, and tooling solutions to support complex medical device manufacturing operations. Preferred outcomes will be innovative, lean, and cost effective.
• Assess component and assembly manufacturability needs, develop solutions, and ensure successful integration into the manufacturing environment by participating in Design for Reliability and Manufacturability ("DRM") and Six Sigma design processes.
• Interact with, and direct, suppliers and vendors to manage results and outcomes through this extensible workforce/resource.
• Perform risk / failure mode assessment, plan and conduct performance and safety testing and ensure mitigations are in place for designs.
• Write engineering reports and create presentations of analytical and interpretive nature as required to document and communicate results. Institute design changes based on internal and/or external customer feedback.
• Collaborate on the development of appropriate testing to verify the product meets internal and/or external customer requirements. Prepare documentation in accordance with relevant internal Standard Operating Procedures and Design Control.
• May be responsible for the transfer from R&D to manufacturing.
• Responsible for technical execution of experiments utilizing six sigma methodologies.
• Lead, direct, and/or review the work of technical team to execute the technical plan.
• Define QMS approach such as leveragability of designs/documentation.
• Create and evaluate prototype concepts to generate model and lead down selection process for final concept and model approval.
• Assess the performance of developed devices through execution of structured experimental plans to drive data‑based decisions.
• Define and develop tests and test methods to meet product requirements.
• Partake in verification and validation of designs and processes.
• Provide technical mentoring to less experienced engineers and technicians.
• Develop strong partnerships and work effectively with cross‑functional team members.
• Perform job functions in accordance with applicable GMP and ISO standards.
• Comply with applicable FDA and international regulatory laws and standards.
• Designs, develops, analyzes, troubleshoots and provides technical skills during research and/or product development.
• May be involved in product research and development and/or clinical trials.

Requires a Baccalaureate degree and minimum of 4 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience OR PhD with 0 years relevant experience.

• GD&T certification
• DRM or DFSS Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Experience in the medical industry, or experience in an FDA regulated industry

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.

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