We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 9 May 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’s Cranial and Spinal Technologies (CST) Operating Unit is committed to transforming patient care through groundbreaking innovations in neurosurgery and spinal procedures. Our comprehensive portfolio includes spinal implants, robotics-assisted surgical solutions like the Mazor™ Robotic Guidance System, StealthStation™ surgical navigation, and biologics for bone healing, all designed to enhance surgical precision, efficiency, and patient outcomes. Beyond technology, we support surgeons through education, training, and clinical research, ensuring they have the tools and knowledge to achieve the best possible results. By continuously driving innovation and collaboration, Medtronic is redefining cranial and spinal care, improving lives worldwide.​​

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.

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Careers That Change Lives

As an R&D Engineer II, you will play a critical role in advancing technologies that enhance the performance and application of medical devices. You will be responsible for designing and executing preclinical and nonclinical laboratory studies to evaluate the effectiveness and performance of emerging technologies. A key focus of this role will be mechanical testing of spinal implants and instrumentation used in the treatment of degenerative, deformity, and tumor/trauma-related spinal conditions.

Responsibilities includes but not limited to:

• Conduct mechanical bench testing to evaluate the strength and fatigue characteristics of various spinal implant systems.

• Collaborate with senior engineering and research staff to support the development and refinement of new medical technologies.

• Design, test, and optimize components and manufacturing processes through methodical experimentation and evaluation.

• Coordinate and engage with internal teams and external research partners to design and execute studies that align with project goals.

• Perform literature reviews to inform and support the development of testing methods.

• Manage and oversee research and testing activities conducted at third-party or external facilities.

• Collaborate with scientists and engineers across the Medtronic organization on development and preclinical initiatives.

• Analyze and interpret experimental data, drawing meaningful conclusions to guide product development.

• Prepare technical reports and deliver presentations to communicate findings and recommendations effectively.

• Provide technical expertise and support across functions including Product Development, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, and Operations.

• Stay up to date with industry trends, scientific advancements, and evolving standards relevant to spinal technologies.

• Ensure all documentation complies with quality management systems and regulatory standards to support product commercialization.

Location: Memphis, TN

Ability to travel up to:  <10%

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 2 years of relevant experience

• OR advance degree with a minimum of 0 years of relevant experience

Nice to Have (Preferred Qualifications)

• Minimum of 2 years of mechanical engineering experience is strongly preferred.

• At least 2 years of experience in the medical device industry, ideally within trauma, orthopedics, or dental applications.

• Proven experience in medical device design, performance evaluation, and associated development processes.

• Background in materials science and/or manufacturing process development, including process cont