We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 24 Nov 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

Position Overview 

As a Principal Test Engineer in the Neuromodulation Therapy Delivery team, you will serve as a technical leader responsible for the design, execution, and analysis of complex test systems for therapy delivery products. You will play a critical role in requirements development, feasibility studies, design verification, and root-cause analysis, ensuring product safety, efficacy, and reliability. You will collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, clinical, and regulatory teams, and mentor junior engineers. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

• Develop and Execute Test Strategies: Lead requirement development, feasibility, and design verification testing for DBS therapy delivery systems. 
• Surgical Procedure Familiarity: Leverage understanding of DBS implant procedures to inform test method development and risk analysis. 
• Preclinical Study Leadership: Design and lead animal and human cadaver studies focused on loading and deformation of delivery systems. 
• Root Cause Analysis: Investigate and resolve failures in test systems, procedures, and product requirements using structured problem-solving techniques. 
• Fatigue Testing: Design and conduct fatigue tests (including SN curve generation) for conductor systems using Bose and MTS test systems. 
• Mechanical Analysis: Perform stress and strain analyses of tubing and conductors; apply curvature measurement techniques for fatigue assessment and flexural modulus measurement. 
• Statistical Data Analysis: Apply advanced statistical methods to interpret test results and drive decision-making. 
• Imaging & Analysis: Utilize imaging modalities (X-ray, Bi-plane, CT, O-arm) and CT reconstruction software for measurement and analysis of therapy delivery products. 
• Electrical Characterization: Conduct electrical testing, including AC impedance and dielectric strength assessments of insulation systems. 
• Custom Tool Development: Create and maintain custom data analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB) for test automation and data interpretation. 
• Documentation: Author detailed test protocols, reports, and regulatory submission documents. 
• Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and cross-functional teams. 

 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical, or related field); and minimum of 7 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR PhD with 3 years relevant experience. 

 

To be Successful in this Role: 

• 8+ years of experience in medical device testing, preferably in neuromodulation or therapy delivery systems. 
• Demonstrated expertise with DBS therapy delivery systems and implant procedures. 
• Extensive experience with fatigue testing, SN curve generation, and mechanical/electrical characterization. 
• Proficient in imaging modalities and reconstruction software for measurement and analysis. 
• Strong statistical analysis skills and familiarity with relevant software. 
• Proficiency in MATLAB or similar data analysis/programming tools. 
• Excellent communication, technical writing, and leadership skills. 
• Experience with regulatory standards for medical devices (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485). 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. 
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. 

 

 

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