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A Day in the Life

As a member of the R&D Mechanical Engineering group in the Diabetes Business Unit the individual selected for this role will be responsible for process and technology development activities of diabetes related products such as insulin pumps glucose sensors and smart insulin pens. The Sr. R&D Process Engineer will play a lead role in the product and process development activities including process and design characterization including supporting design verification / testing diabetes products. The individual will have significant ability to influence technology and process development as new products are conceptualized.

The person filling this role will become part of a dynamic and fast-paced R&D group with a strong history of successful product development. They will have the opportunity to interface with vendors and end customers as well as various functional groups within the Diabetes Business Unit.

The ideal candidate for this position has experience in medical device design and process development and characterization testing. This individual has experience in medical plastics and electromechanical assemblies. The ideal candidate has a strong background in process design development and qualifications including Test Method Validation (TMV). This individual is experienced in performing data analysis using statistical methods and tools (DOE Capability Analysis GR&R). This position will work across the organization driving and collaborating with functions in Design Development Operation Quality and Regulatory to assure the successful execution of business goals.

This position is an exciting opportunity to work with Medtronics Diabetes business. Medtronic has announced its intention to separate the Diabetes division to promote future growth and innovation within the business and reallocate investments and resources across Medtronic subject to applicable information and consultation requirements. This separation provides our team with a bold opportunity to unleash our potential enabling us to operate with greater speed and agility. As a separate entity we anticipate leveraging increased investments to drive meaningful innovation and enhance our impact on patient care.

Specific responsibilities of the role include:

• Perform product and process development activities of diabetes management products.
• Lead and perform process characterization support design verification / testing and Test Method Validation (TMV) activities.
• Perform Statistical analysis (DOE Capability Analysis GR&R ...)
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineering staff.
• Apply methodologies such as Design for Reliability and Manufacturing (DRM) Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) Design for Manufacturing Assembly (DFMA) and Cell Operating System (COS) during process design and development phase.
• Help develop specifications test methodologies and test equipment to evaluate design concepts.
• Perform calculations analyses and engineering testing to characterize and verify the designs. Document results in reports and laboratory notebooks.
• Equipment selection tooling and fixture development procurement installation and qualification.
• Design build and execute testing of components or sub-assemblies document and present test plans.
• Develop and validate test methods and inspection methods.
• Understanding of medical device design control process; lead design reviews and ensure on-time completion of Design Control deliverables.
• Works closely with strategic partners and vendors to support current products and initiate new production projects and assist in developing processes/techniques to meet contract objectives.
• Help ensure designs meet and exceed product specifications regulatory requirements and international standards.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions with appropriate and detailed follow up.
• Grow and maintain technical knowledge current with advancing technology related to product development of diabetes devices and accessories.
• Design / develop components to be manufactured via plastic injection molding stamping machining extrusion and related processes. Work with manufacturing to consider high volume assembly processes in design concepts.
• Provide technical feasibility assessments.
• Work with suppliers to ensure components meet design requirements & diagnose design problems.
• Collaborate with other departments within Medtronic on development projects.
• Travel to vendor locations and manufacturing sites as needed to help ensure programs meet deadlines and troubleshooting issues.
• Present technical findings or project status to cross functional teams and management through meeting minutes design reviews presentations and other means of communication.
• Research plans designs verifies validates and develops mechanical and/or electromechanical products and systems.
• Recommends various technology options or approaches for system processes facility or program improvements in terms of safety performance efficiency or costs.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 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.

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20 hours per week: Health Dental and vision insuranceHealth Savings AccountHealthcare Flexible Spending AccountLife insurance Long-term disability leaveDependent daycare spending accountTuition assistance/reimbursement andSimple 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 matchShort-term disabilityPaid time offPaid holidaysEmployee Stock Purchase PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramNon-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums) andCapital 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

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