Sr. Principal R&D Project Engineer

Engineering          ·          Northridge, California, United States            ·          Full time

Locations: Northridge, California, United States

Job ID: 22000JHH

Job Description

Careers that Change Lives

As a member of the Mechanical Engineering Department of the Diabetes Operating Unit(OU), the Sr. Principal R&D Project Engineer (SPPE) plays a significant role to transforming the treatment of the Diabetes disease state. We look for leaders who have a clear vision of where we are going and how to get there, bold inclusive thinkers who create new ideas and bring our best solutions forward to benefit our patients, business partners, and customers.

This engineering leader will make an impact through planning, scheduling, and increasing the rigor of technical product development, with oversight of products, accessories, and cross-functional initiatives.  

The SPPE will become part of a dynamic and fast-paced R&D group with a strong history of successful product developments. This individual will interface with the end customer and various functional groups within the Diabetes OU while representing the Mechanical Engineering function in Core Teams and engagements with external partners.

The ideal candidate for this position has experience in medical and consumer device design and development, with a new product introduction emphasis. This individual has experience managing projects of medium to high levels of complexity through the various phases of the project lifecycle: definition, planning, execution, and delivery. This individual is responsible for creating and maintaining schedules, budgets, and technical risk trackers, providing feedback to the engineering team, working with vendors, contract manufacturers, and cross-functional partners through technical issues, and collaborating across the matrix within the organization.

A Day in the Life

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee day-to-day development, within mechanical engineering, of one or more projects/program which have matured to the point of product development, per Medtronic Standard Operating Procedures and proven industry practices.
• Be the primary point of contact as a Core Team Member representing the Mechanical Department and with external vendors and contract manufacturers. Coordinate and oversee the development and testing activities within Medtronic facilities and at the vendor/contract manufacturers.
• Translate voice of customer (VOC), and voice of business (VOB) feedback into engineering design inputs and outputs.
• Plan, schedule, track, and provide technical feedback on mechanical concept design, tolerance analysis, finite element analysis, or other design analysis. Ensure designs meet and exceed product specifications, regulatory requirements, and local and international standards.
• Develop project schedules within Microsoft Project and Excel and report outs in PowerPoint, as appropriate.
• Facilitate collaboration on various development projects within the mechanical engineering team and between functional groups. Support chartering and maintenance of program objectives and milestones with engineering staff and core team leads.
• Review and vet the quality and technical rigor of designs, analysis, and other engineering assets developed by the team. Lead teams of mechanical engineers and technical staff around evolving issues to arrive at robust technical solutions.
• Create, review and release documents within the product lifecycle control system according to Medtronic quality requirements and process engineering change orders.
• Present technical capability assessments, and program updates and lead design reviews to a broad audience, including Diabetes’ Senior Staff.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineering staff and review their work assets.
• Ensure specification, methodologies, and test equipment used to evaluate design concepts meet program objectives.
• Grow and upkeep technical knowledge with a thorough understanding of technologies related to product development of diabetes therapies and accessories, including electromechanical design, high volume consumables design, and injection molding. 
• Demonstrate knowledge of variable and fixed asset costs of a technical development project to build accurate project budgets.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or other engineering disciplines and 10+ years of industry experience

OR

• Advanced degree in engineering and 8+ years of industry experience.

Nice to Have

• Experience designing and developing new products, including electromechanical assemblies.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data accurately.
• Experience in solid modeling and simulation software such as SolidWorks and ANSYS or equivalent.
• Experience creating and reviewing technical drawings, requirements, written procedures, engineering reports, and Bill of Materials.
• Familiarity with design control process in a regulated environment.
• Experience and ability to work with key partners and stakeholders across various geographies and time zones.
• Ability to track multiple tasks and projects.
• Experience using Microsoft Project to create and maintain detailed project schedules.
• Demonstrated ability to clearly and concisely communicate in both verbal and written forms.
• Ability to travel within the US and Internationally, up to 25%.

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. Let’s 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)

A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create.  We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. Learn more about our benefits here.

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan.  Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) on page 6 here. 

The provided base salary range is used nationally (except in certain CA locations). The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc.  

Min Salary: 138800
Max Salary: 208200
Travel: Yes, < 25 % of the Time

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