We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 29 Oct 2025

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. Youll lead with purpose breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

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.


The Structural Heart and Aortic operating unit offer minimally invasive approaches to restore proper structure and function of the heart and the aorta. We focus on the transcatheter replacement or repair of the four heart valves aortic pulmonic mitral tricuspid and the placement of stent grafts to treat aneurysms and dissections of the bodys largest artery the aorta.


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.


Key Technologies:

Evolut FX TAVR system

Harmony TPV

Confida Guidewire


This position is in Mounds View MN within the Structural Heart and Aortic (SHA) operating unit and requires on-site presence four days a week. This position is not open to remote candidates.


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.

At Medtronic we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we -person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We are working onsite a minimum of 4 days per week as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. This role will require less than 10% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects.

A Day in the Life

In general the following responsibilities apply for the Senior Engineer. This includes but is not limited to the following:

• Collaborate with cross functional team to execute a modeling and simulation strategy for design optimization and evaluating reliability of Structural Heart and Aortic devices

• Develop predictive engineering tools techniques and approaches to support the product development process

• Execute modeling & simulation studies to assess stress/strain magnitudes and distributions in implant components

• Virtual design and prototyping of new transcatheter heart valves using expertise in non-linear finite element software tools to incorporate large deformation complex multibody contact dynamic impact modal analysis and multiaxial cyclic fatigue failure modes

• Interpretation of complex in-vivo loading modes derived from patient imaging and mathematical conversion to Finite Element Analysis boundary conditions. Research into realistic device-anatomy interaction simulations including reconstruction of patient anatomies into meshed FEA models

• Application of CFD or FSI software tools to predict flow conditions in the vicinity of implanted bioprosthetic heart valves

The Successful candidate will have:

• Strong technical aptitude with a deep understanding of the finite element method and its application using commercially available software packages and a strong understanding of fundamental engineering principles in mechanics and/or CFD and FSI.

• Experience in the application of the principles of fatigue analysis for metals including superelastic and shape memory alloys. Simulation of highly deformed metals polymers fabrics biological tissue and pulsatile flow conditions

• Demonstrated proactive creation of novel algorithms and scripts to automate post-process finite element output databases

• Exposure to the development of novel model validation experiments and analogous finite element modeling and development of material testing protocols to calibrate constitutive models as well as FEA model validation. Development of hydrodynamic testing protocols (e.g. PIV) to facilitate validation of CFD and/or FSI models

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

MUST HAVE - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors degree in Materials Science Engineering Mechanics Mechanical Engineering Physics or related technical discipline

• Minimum of 4 years of industry experience or a Masters degree with 2 years of technical experience or a PhD

Nice to Have

-Experience using Abaqus LS-DYNA or similar FEA software; 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

-Responsibilities may include the following and other related duties may be assigned:

• Designs develops analyzes troubleshoots and provides technical skills during research and/or product development.
• Designs studies to investigate specific life science questions within field of expertise.
• May be involved in product research and development and/or clinical trials.
• Translates research discoveries into usable and marketable products.

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):$104000.00 - $156000.00

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

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 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

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 95000 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.

Learn more about our business mission and our commitment to diversity here.

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status status with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local addition Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.