Sr Computational Scientist
Minneapolis, MN - USA
Job Summary
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
This role exists within Medtronics enterprise level AI Center of Excellence. As part of a team which specializes in both data-driven (AI/ML) and mechanistic (FEA/CFD) modeling you will be empowered to develop and implement predictive modeling techniques to enable our Human Digital Twin strategy. You will apply expertise in data-driven modeling and mechanistic modeling to various Medtronic therapies solving challenges across the total product lifecycle.The AI COE Digital Twin group are responsible for developing Digital Twin tools on behalf of multiple operating units. These tools are used to support critical product development milestones and to enable OU-level digital twin strategies for future personalized medicine tools.
Sr. Computational Scientist
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
Responsible for the initiation planning and execution of research projects which advance the use of AI/ML data driven modeling mechanistic modeling (mechanical thermal electrophysiology electrical or fluid flow) and hybrid scientific machine learning approaches (e.g. PINNs) across Medtronics portfolios (Cardiovascular Medical Surgical and Neuroscience).
Apply state-of-the-art Machine Learning Deep Learning or Computer Vision techniques to generate predictive models from real-world and synthetic data.
Grow existing knowledge of state-of-the art principles and theories of computational modeling with an emphasis on AL/ML techniques (70%) and mechanistic modeling (30%).
Proactively create novel algorithms scripting and software techniques to automate simplify and accelerate execution of computational modeling workflows.
Apply proficiency in scripting (e.g. python) machine learning tools (e.g. PyTorch TensorFlow or Jax) cloud computing platforms (e.g. AWS) or 3D simulation environments (e.g. Omniverse Unity) to develop physics-grounded digital twin solutions.
Research techniques to enable robust fast and personalized simulation of complex interactions between medical devices and realistic anatomy including patient specific workflows based on clinical imaging and diagnostic information.
Develop techniques to combine the strengths of data driven modeling (AL/ML) with mechanistic models (FEA/CFD).
May contribute to scientific literature and conferences.
May participate in generation and development of patent applications.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelors degreeand minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
OR
Masters degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience
OR
PhD with 0 years relevant experience.
Nice to Have
Experience with development and application of scientific machine learning applications.
Familiarity and working knowledge of FEA and/or CFD methodologies and applications.
Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Data Science Mathematics Physics or a related science or engineering discipline.
Experience with development and application of generative AI techniques.
Expertise with FEA and/or CFD methodologies and applications.
Expertise in High Performance Computing systems and practices.
Background in leveraging biological or medical datasets to create predictive models particularly for medical device innovation or personalized medicine initiatives.
Proficient in Python programming for scientific and engineering applications.
Experience using image processing platforms (e.g. Mimics 3Mensio Simpleware 3D Slicer).
Proven ability to use scripting for workflow automation and democratization.
Experience modeling human anatomy physiology or pathological conditions.
Familiarity with medical device design and/or medical device software development processes.
Experience working within a regulated industry.
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
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.
U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship
At Medtronic we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B TN J etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
Join us in our mission to alleviate pain restore health and extend lifewhere your unique background and perspective are valued.
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
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.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
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