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The Core R&D group within Medtronic’s Neuromodulation and Pelvic Health Operating Units in Rice Creek, Minnesota, is looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer with electromagnetic computational Modeling and Simulation (M&S) experience for MR safety of Medical Devices. Our vision is to become the undisputed world leader in Neuromodulation, improving patient lives through innovative solutions. Our therapies span the care continuum; from early interventional procedures to implantable surgical technologies that relieve pain, restore function, and improve lives for our patients.  We need your help to make this happen.

As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you will work with a team of Engineers and Technicians to develop and bring new products to the market. The primary focus of this role will be to conduct a M&S based MR safety assessment for implantable devices such as Neurostimulator systems for Deep Brain Stimulation, Spinal Cord Stimulation, and Sacral Nerve Modulation. MR safety development includes knowledge of MRI Standards for Active Implantable Medical Devices (AIMDs), model verification and validation in accordance with V&V40 or other standards, in-vivo testing and testing at commercial MRI scanners, data analysis, technical reviews, and report writing. You will take ownership of every aspect of M&S based MR safety assessment for Implantable Neurostimulators. You will have responsibility to innovate, apply technical expertise, and provide technical leadership to a team of Electrical Engineers and Technicians.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Provide technical leadership on M&S based MR safety development and test for Implantable Medical Devices
• Provide electrical and Radiofrequency (RF) engineering skills to design, develop, characterize, and verify MR safety in new product designs
• Fundamental understanding of MR induced RF, gradient, and static fields, and associated MR safety design for Implantable Medical Devices
• Work closely with other Engineers and Technicians to verify and validate multiphysics based Medical Device and lead heating models
• Analysis of product performance using DFSS techniques
• Design and execute test methods to characterize MR safety and verify adherence to standards, product, and systems requirements
• Validate test environments comprising custom RF equipment, software, and test methods
• Interface with certified test houses to verify/certify to global regulatory standards including ISO 14708-3, ISO/TS 10974, IEC 60601-2-33, etc.
• Work under minimal supervision
• Ensure understanding of all quality policy/system items that are personally applicable. Follow all work/quality procedures to ensure quality system compliance and high-quality work.
• Ability to work with others internationally and travel globally

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

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

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience

Nice to Have

• BS or MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering
• MR safety experience for Medical Devices
• Strong understanding of electromagnetics and their interactions with Medical Devices
• Proven experience in computational M&S in the context of electromagnetics and Medical Devices
• Proficiency in relevant multiphysics simulation tools such as Sim4Life, ANSYS, etc.
• Experience with model verification and validation in accordance with V&V40 or other standards
• Experience validating