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

Principal Mechanical Engineer

Careers That Change Lives

At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology can do to make tomorrow better than yesterday and that makes it an exciting and rewarding place to work. We value what makes you unique. Be a part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations.

In this exciting role as a Principal Mechanical Engineer supporting the Cardiac Surgery R&D Released Product Engineering organization, you will support commercially released product (sustaining) activities focused on troubleshooting, analyzing, and implementing solutions within the Cardiopulmonary/Perfusion Systems.

The Cardiac Surgery Operating Unit develops life-restoring therapies and healthcare solutions that span the care continuum; integrating technologies and applying clinical and economic evidence to increase patient access, improve efficiency of procedures and deliver successful patient outcomes.

This position is in Brookyln Park, MN within the Cardiac Surgery (CS) Operating Unit and requires on-site presence.

We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result —and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive.

A Day in the Life      

 

In general, the following responsibilities apply for the Principal Mechanical Engineer role. This includes, but is not limited to the following:

• Develop and evaluate designs, including CAD models and drawings, which meet defined product requirements and that are optimized for producibility, reliability, and overall cost to the business.
• Proficient in GD&T and CAD software such as Creo or SolidWorks.
• Ability to troubleshoot design issues, particularly understand injection molding related issues (i.e., process, material, design intent).
• Work with cross functional teams to review, assess and implement design input for injection molded components. 
• Lead troubleshooting and problem-solving efforts related to development projects. Support decisions through thorough engineering analysis and data.
• Verify the functionality of product design by developing design test methodology and specifications to ensure product designs meet applicable performance requirements.

• Utilize project management and lean sigma methodologies, including DMAIC and MS Project. Adhere to the applicable medical device FDA requirements for design and manufacturing, including ISO 13485:2003 medical device materials, related processes, and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).

Qualifications –

Must Have - Minimum Requirements

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE, PLEASE BE SURE THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE EVIDENT ON YOUR RESUME

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

Nice to Have

• Proficient in GD&T and CAD software such as Creo or SolidWorks.
• Design experience within the medical device industry.
• Proven communication skills and ability to lead within a multi-functional team environment.
• Ability to manage project timelines to execute deliverables in a timely manner.
• Ability to solve problems and provide innovate solutions.
• Experience with statistical analysis.

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

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 essent