Sr. Biomedical Engineer – Sensor R&D
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Job Location:
Northridge, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 137300 - 156000
Posted on:
23-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Description:
Sr. Biomedical Engineer Sensor R&D for Medtronic Inc located in Northridge CA. Responsible for technical research in biosensor design through competencies in medical device design sensing devices and data analysis. Leverage first principles in electrochemistry materials physics and biosignals fundamentals to develop next generation glucose and multianalyte sensors for Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) applications. Establish wafer fabrication and/or thin film coating and nanomaterial processing processes for new sensing materials. Characterize biosensor materials and configurations with physical surface analysis and electrochemical characterization techniques including FIB SEM Energy-Dispersive Xray Spectroscopy (EDS) ToF-SIMS Raman chronoamperometry cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). Design biosensor electrode layouts using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks. Review and approve design process and Bill of Materials (BOM) changes through Engineering Change Orders(ECOs). Analyze signals from biosensor prototypes from both in vivo (human and animal) and in vitro studies using MATLAB JMP and Minitab software. Leverage Design of Experiments(DOE) root cause analysis (RCA) and analytical data methodologies to optimize sensor performance troubleshoot unexpected outcomes and establish mechanistic understanding of sensor behavior and in vivo performance. Perform Gage Reproducibility & Repeatability (Gage R&R) Installation Qualification (IQ) Operational Qualification (OQ) and Performance Qualification (PQ) for the validation and documentation of precision instruments for a cleanroom pilot manufacturing setting. Engage with external suppliers and vendors including contract manufacturers raw material suppliers and equipment vendors to ensure compliance with key performance indicators and quality metrics. Communicate findings to technical staff using presentations drafting technical documentation to include specifications engineering reports validation plans and validation reports. Position requires onsite in Northridge CA 4 days per week and permits remote work 1 day per week. #LI-DNI
Basic Qualifications:
Masters Degree or foreign equivalent in Material Science or Physics Biomedical Engineering Nanoengineering or related engineering field and two (2) years of experience as a Biomedical Engineer Manufacturing Engineer or Applications Engineer in medical device industry; OR Bachelors Degree or foreign equivalent in Material Science or Physics Biomedical Engineering Nanoengineering or related engineering field and five (5) years of experience as a Biomedical Engineer Manufacturing Engineer or Applications Engineer in medical device industry. Must possess at least two (2) years experience with each of the following: Biosensor design based on electrochemistry materials physics and biosignals first principles; Wafer microfabrication thin film coatings and nanomaterial processing; Surface analysis and electrochemical characterization techniques including FIB SEM EDS ToF-SIMS Raman chronoamperometry cyclic voltammetry and EIS; AutoCAD SolidWorks ECO and BOM; In vitro and in vivo testing of medical devices; MATLAB JMP and/or Minitab; DOE RCA Gage R&R and IQ/OQ/PQ; Working with external suppliers and vendors; Drafting technical documentation including specifications and engineering reports. Position requires onsite in Northridge CA 4 days per week and permits remote work 1 day per week.
Salary: $137300 to $156000 per year
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 plan
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Vendor Management
- Design Controls
- C/C++
- FDA Regulations
- Intellectual Property Law
- ISO 13485
- Research Experience
- SolidWorks
- Research & Development
- Internet Of Things
- Product Development
About Company
About Medtronic Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology 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 excit ... View more
