Engineer - Distinguished Level (Finance)

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 28 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
Within the Structural Heart and Aortic R&D organization, the Modeling & Simulation and Reliability group develops and execute multi-disciplinary models to assess design risk and ensure device and system reliability and safety. We build fundamental understanding and provide insights for design decisions by building robust performance predictions. This is a very exciting time for this organization as we focus on expanding our product portfolio to treat more patients. Technical Leadership: Provide expert guidance to enhance technical understanding and capabilities in the development and design of soft goods, including tissue, fabric, and sutures. This includes leading efforts in material testing and computational modelling to ensure innovative, high-quality product solutions.

Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans that align technical advancements with business objectives, driving growth and maintaining a competitive edge in the market.

Cross-functional Collaboration: Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to execute comprehensive testing and modelling strategies aimed at optimizing design and assessing the reliability of Structural Heart and Aortic devices.

Innovation and Mentorship: Cultivate a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by encouraging the adoption of new technologies and methodologies. Provide mentorship to engineering teams, enhancing their skills in both testing and modelling in soft goods.

Project Management: Lead complex projects by effectively managing resources and timelines to ensure the successful delivery of technical objectives.

Predictive Modelling: Utilize FEA, CFD, or FSI software tools to develop predictive models that support the design and development of bioprosthetic heart valves.

Testing and Validation: Oversee the development and execution of comprehensive testing protocols and validation processes to ensure product safety, efficacy, and compliance with industry standards.

Key Skills & Experience

• Deep understanding of tissue, fabric, and suture development, including material science and engineering principles.

• Experience in the development of material models incorporating probabilistic techniques .

• Strong understanding of bioprosth et ic valve design and development including testing and modelling methods.

• Proficiency in using computational modeling tools like FEA (Finite Element Analysis), CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics), and FSI (Fluid-Structure Interaction) for design and analysis.

• Ability to develop and implement strategic plans that align technical capabilities with business objectives .

• Strong project management skills, including resource allocation, timeline management, and the ability to handle complex projects.

• Excellent collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate technical information clearly to stakeholders.

• Exposure to the development of novel model validation experiments and analogous finite element modeling, as well as FEA model validation.

• The candidate shall be familiar with the application of the principles of ASME VVUQ10, 20 & 40 to drive model credibility. Has prepared detailed testing, modeling and simulation engineering reports to support product design characterization and verification, for example in direct support of new product regulatory submissions

Knowledge & Experience:

• B. S. in Materials Science, Biomedical, Engineering Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or related, plus a minimum of 15 years of industry experience, or a n advanced degree with 13 years of experience, or a PhD.

• Significant experience using Abaqus, LS-DYNA or similar FEA software. Extensive experience meshing complex 3D structures. Experience with CAD software.

• Knowledge of engineering mechanics, mechanical design, material processing, fatigue analysis, metallurgy and strength of materials.

• Knowledge and experience with application of technical principles, theories, and design concepts in implantable product design including product, process, and technology development and evaluation.

• Knowledge of risk management analysis including Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and statistical techniques relevant for design and test for reliability.

Requires a Baccalaureate degree (or for degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree which satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. • 214.2(h)( 4)(iii)(A) and minimum of 15 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 13 years of relevant experience.

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 career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$196,000.00 - $294,000.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan.

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance , Health Savings Account , Healthcare Flexible Spending Account , Life insurance, Long-term disability leave , Dependent daycare spending account , Tuition assistance/reimbursement , and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match , Short-term disability , Paid time off , Paid holidays , Employee Stock Purchase Plan , Employee Assistance Program , Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums) , and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission - to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart- putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

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