We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 11 Aug 2025

 

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 more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

A Day in the Life

Medtronic pioneered the field of neuromodulation with groundbreaking innovations, including the first commercially available spinal cord stimulator for chronic pain, the first deep brain stimulation (DBS) system for movement disorders, and the first implantable drug pump for targeted medication delivery to the intrathecal space of the spine. More than 40 years later, we continue to push the boundaries of innovation, constantly challenging ourselves to disrupt the markets we created. By advancing science with bold thinking and collaboration, we bring together the right expertise to engineer groundbreaking therapies and technologies that transform patient care.

Join a diverse team of innovators who bring their worldview, their unique backgrounds and their individual life experiences to work every day. It’s no accident – we work hard to cultivate a workforce that reflects our patients and partners. We believe it’s the only way to drive healthcare forward and remain a global leader in medical technology and solutions.

Careers That Change Lives

In this impactful role as a Principal Human Factor Design Engineer, you will play a critical part in shaping innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of patients and clinicians worldwide. Leveraging human-centered design, you will ensure our solutions are intuitive, effective, and aligned with real-world clinical needs.

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

• Apply human-centered design principles to address complex challenges faced by patients and healthcare providers.

• Plan and execute formative and summative usability studies in real-world settings; synthesize insights and present findings to leadership and cross-functional teams.

• Develop and maintain Task Analyses (TAs) and Use Error Analyses (UEAs) to inform design and risk management activities.

• Support regulatory submissions by contributing human factors documentation for FDA and EU MDR compliance.

Location: Rice Creek, MN or Remote within US

Ability to travel up to: 20%

Must Have (Minimum Requirements)

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.

• Bachelor’s degree required with a minimum of 7 years of Human Factors Engineering experience

• Or advance degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience

Nice to Have (Preferred Qualifications)

• Advance degree in Human Factor Engineering, Cognitive Psychology, HCI, or closely related field is preferred

• Experience with medical device standards, regulations, and compliance

• Comfortable working in Figma, Miro, and Great Question (or similar tools)

Physical Job Requirements

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. 

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.

Benefits & Compensation
 

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
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