Senior R/D Engineer - Transcatheter Mitral Therapies
Medtronic
Location:
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Date:
07-01-2021
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Senior R/D Engineer - Transcatheter Mitral Therapies
Location:
Santa Rosa, California, United States
Requisition #:
2100005U
Post Date:
Jan 05, 2021
**Sr RD Engineer - Transcatheter Mitral Therapies**
**Careers that Change Lives**
This is an exciting opportunity to join Medtronics Structural Heart business unit to work with a dedicated team focused on the development and expansion of our new transcatheter mitral valve replacement system. In this role, the Senior Engineer will be working on the delivery system team to develop, qualify, and commercialize the device.
**A Day in the Life**
Design, develop and optimize transcatheter mitral heart valve catheter delivery systems
Develop deep understanding of procedure through cadaver and animal studies to refine device usage and procedural aspects in partnership with physicians; provide support to clinical trials as needed
Manage product interfaces across implant, catheter, accessories and packaging, including setting up requirements flow and ensuring design changes are properly evaluated
Generate work instructions, test methods, engineering models and drawings/prototypes to characterize product and process specifications
Develop test methods to verify product performance is as intended
Develop test strategy based on design requirements derived from voice of customer, and execute on protocol, testing, data analysis, and reports required for regulatory submissions
Identify issues, conduct root cause analysis, and map out resolution when designing parts, components and sub-assemblies using engineering first principles and appropriate test evaluations
Create and update design control documents, including updating risk analysis documents, based upon technical knowledge of device and procedure
Support delivery system builds by addressing questions, conducting root cause analysis as required and leading issue resolution
Support clinical trials through physician/site training and providing case support
Develop project plan to manage the work individually and across multiple team members
Contribute to defining the direction for new products, processes, standards, or operational plans based on business strategy
Communicate with internal and external customers and vendors at various levels; represent work through internal conferences and collaborations across multiple business units and functions.
**Must Have: Minimum Requirements**
+ Bachelors degree required
+ Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience
**Nice to Have**
Experience in test method development
Degree in Mechanical, Materials or Biomedical Engineering
Proficiency with SolidWorks
Catheter design and development experience
Experience with hydraulics is a bonus
Ability to perform word processing and create spreadsheets. Proficient with computers (i.e.: Word, Excel,etc.)
Good problem-solving skills
Knowledge of statistical methods
Ability to work well with others
Ability to communicate well through written and verbal means
Skilled in project management and planning
Self-starter and driver able to execute effectively
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Flexible and adaptable, comfortable working in a dynamic environment
**About Medtronic**
Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.
We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Lets work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients lives. Help us shape the future.
**Physical Job Requirements**
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. (ADA-United States of America)
It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Location:
Santa Rosa, California, United States
Requisition #:
2100005U
Post Date:
Jan 05, 2021
**Sr RD Engineer - Transcatheter Mitral Therapies**
**Careers that Change Lives**
This is an exciting opportunity to join Medtronics Structural Heart business unit to work with a dedicated team focused on the development and expansion of our new transcatheter mitral valve replacement system. In this role, the Senior Engineer will be working on the delivery system team to develop, qualify, and commercialize the device.
**A Day in the Life**
Design, develop and optimize transcatheter mitral heart valve catheter delivery systems
Develop deep understanding of procedure through cadaver and animal studies to refine device usage and procedural aspects in partnership with physicians; provide support to clinical trials as needed
Manage product interfaces across implant, catheter, accessories and packaging, including setting up requirements flow and ensuring design changes are properly evaluated
Generate work instructions, test methods, engineering models and drawings/prototypes to characterize product and process specifications
Develop test methods to verify product performance is as intended
Develop test strategy based on design requirements derived from voice of customer, and execute on protocol, testing, data analysis, and reports required for regulatory submissions
Identify issues, conduct root cause analysis, and map out resolution when designing parts, components and sub-assemblies using engineering first principles and appropriate test evaluations
Create and update design control documents, including updating risk analysis documents, based upon technical knowledge of device and procedure
Support delivery system builds by addressing questions, conducting root cause analysis as required and leading issue resolution
Support clinical trials through physician/site training and providing case support
Develop project plan to manage the work individually and across multiple team members
Contribute to defining the direction for new products, processes, standards, or operational plans based on business strategy
Communicate with internal and external customers and vendors at various levels; represent work through internal conferences and collaborations across multiple business units and functions.
**Must Have: Minimum Requirements**
+ Bachelors degree required
+ Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience
**Nice to Have**
Experience in test method development
Degree in Mechanical, Materials or Biomedical Engineering
Proficiency with SolidWorks
Catheter design and development experience
Experience with hydraulics is a bonus
Ability to perform word processing and create spreadsheets. Proficient with computers (i.e.: Word, Excel,etc.)
Good problem-solving skills
Knowledge of statistical methods
Ability to work well with others
Ability to communicate well through written and verbal means
Skilled in project management and planning
Self-starter and driver able to execute effectively
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Flexible and adaptable, comfortable working in a dynamic environment
**About Medtronic**
Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.
We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Lets work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients lives. Help us shape the future.
**Physical Job Requirements**
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. (ADA-United States of America)
It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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