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Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer

In this exciting role as a Senior Systems Engineer you will be responsible for the development of our new tibial neurostimulator system solutions. You will serve as a technical contributor within a matrix organization to support the Systems Engineering team in the definition design development and testing of complex medical device systems within the Pelvic Health Operating Unit. System designs typically include a mix of consumer and medical technologies involving electronic circuits batteries software wireless communication and supporting network services. Next-generation systems are developed with a user-centered design approach ensuring innovative solutions that meet market needs.

PELVIC HEALTH therapies treat patients suffering from overactive bladder non-obstructive urinary retention and fecal incontinence with sacral neuromodulation and percutaneous tibial neuromodulation devices.

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

• Perform technical planning system design and architecture evaluating alternatives including cost risk and supportability analyses for total systems.
• Conduct analyses at all levels of the total system product including concept design fabrication testing installation operation maintenance and disposal.
• Define and/or review requirements for implantable medical device systems that align with customer expectations regulatory standards and business objectives.
• Ensure the systematic conversion of product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical schedule and cost constraints.
• Perform functional analysis timeline analysis detailed trade studies requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
• Participate in technical architecture activities to drive complete system definition establish performance metrics and define system interfaces.
• Engage in Risk Analysis activities such as FMEAs and Hazard Analyses for systems features and implementations with the intent to eliminate or mitigate identified risks.
• Provide support to customers and clients for Pelvic Health systems during and after launch.
• Identify and resolve product issues both internally during product development and post-launch if field issues arise.
• Collaborate as a team member to manage moderately complex projects involving delegation of work and review of work products.
• Provide guidance and training to other employees within the job area.
• Advocate for best practices and continuous improvement to advance Systems Engineering knowledge and processes.
• Champion consistent implementation of the Quality System across projects.

TECHNICAL SPECIALIST CAREER STREAM

An individual contributor with responsibility in our technical functions to advance existing technology or introduce new technology and therapies. Formulates delivers and/or manages assigned projects while collaborating with stakeholders to achieve desired results. May act as a mentor to colleagues or direct the work of lower-level professionals. The majority of time is spent delivering R&D systems or initiatives related to new technologies or therapiesfrom design to implementationwhile adhering to policies and utilizing specialized knowledge and skills.

DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS

Autonomy:

• Recognized expert managing projects or processes.
• Exercises considerable latitude in determining deliverables of assignments with limited oversight from management.
• Coaches reviews and delegates work to junior specialists.

Organizational Impact:

• Contributes to defining the direction for new products processes standards or operational plans based on business strategy significantly impacting work group results.
• May manage large projects or processes that extend beyond immediate job area.

Innovation and Complexity:

• Problems and issues faced are moderately complex and undefined requiring detailed information gathering analysis and investigation.
• Develops solutions to moderately complex problems and implements improvements to processes systems or products independently to enhance job area performance.

Communication and Influence:

• Represents the organization as a primary contact for specific projects and initiatives; communicates with internal and external customers and vendors at various levels.
• May negotiate with others to reach understanding or agreement and influence decision-making.

Leadership and Talent Management:

• Provides guidance coaching and training to other employees within the job area.
• Manages moderately complex projects involving delegation of work and review of work products often acting as a team member.

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Requires mastery of a specialty area and full knowledge of industry practices typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
• May have broad knowledge of project management.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Requires a Baccalaureate degree and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience OR a Masters degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience OR a PhD with 0 years of relevant experience.

To be considered for this role please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.

Nice to Have

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering Biomedical Engineering Electrical Engineering or a similar discipline.
• Experience in Systems Engineering discipline or use of Systems Engineering methodologies including Systems Modeling Language (SysML).
• Previous medical device experience with a history of developing products from technology to market release in an FDA-regulated environment.
• Experience with designing hardware/software/communication interfaces of electronic devices.
• Strong software background with an understanding of database structure and experience using APIs to interface with databases.
• Experience working with and designing systems to meet ISO and Quality System Regulation requirements including IECIEC-62304 ISO-14971 FDA 21CFR820.30 for Class I II and III medical systems.
• Experience with data privacy regulations (e.g. EU GDPR).
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to make quick decisions and guide a team through complex problems.

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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Our Mission to alleviate pain restore health and extend life unites a global team of 95000 passionate people.
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