Sr Prin R/D Engineer

Engineering            ·          North Haven, California, United States            ·          Full time

Locations: North Haven, Connecticut, United States

Job ID: 23000B9A

Job Description

Careers That Change Lives

The Sr. Principal R&D Engineer will report into the Wound Management R&D Team and will focus on technology development to meet customer needs and expand our wound closure product line. The Principal R&D Engineer will support R&D activities related to polymerization, fiber extrusion and development of next generation sutures, including combination products.  This position will serve as core team member of a new product development team.

Surgical Innovations: In Surgical Innovations, we advance minimally invasive surgery to improve outcomes for patients and providers around the globe. From concept to commercialization, we bring meaningful innovation to our robust and growing portfolio of surgical devices and technologies. Through wise investments, thoughtful planning, and world-class partnerships, we help patients get the care they need – from diagnosis to treatment – when they need it.

A Day in the Life

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

• Designs, develops, analyzes, troubleshoots, and provides technical skills during research and/or product development.
• Designs studies to investigate root cause or identify process parameters.
• Involved in activities to support product development and pre-clinical studies.
• Translates research discoveries into usable and marketable products.
• Oversees the investigation and evaluation of existing technologies.
• Guides the conceptualization of new methodologies, materials, machines, processes or products.
• Work will be performed in R&D laboratories and in manufacturing facilities

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree required
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience
• Requires a University Degree and minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience

Nice to Have

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or Biomedical Engineering
• Advanced degree preferred
• Specialization in polymer chemistry & extrusion highly preferred
• Experience in the medical device industry
• Practical experience and theoretical knowledge in the following areas:
• Development and manufacturing of combination products
  • Polymer development and manufacturing
  • Fiber extrusion
  • Textile manufacturing
  • Material characterization
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Demonstrated ability to deliver quality technical work within project schedules and timelines.
• Must be team oriented, with the ability to work well on common deliverables with diverse cross-functional teams and to interact at the highest professional manner with all organizational levels

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and interpersonal skills to successfully partner on varying levels ranging from cross functional to global multi-site and multi-business unit

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: 145,600
Max Salary: 218,400
Travel: Yes, < 25 % of the Time

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