Mechanical Design Engineer - Senior

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The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Leads plays a role that requires both expertise in therapy delivery systems (leads, catheters and delivery tools), as well as providing technical project assistance in other areas. This position is responsible for following a design-centric approach to product development, owning and advocating for the best design, while considering the needs of greater Medtronic.
This role will be the TDS representative for projects, both performing much of the design work, as well as coordinating other efforts from the TDS team. Activities range from defining use conditions and design input requirements, to defining the solution, to designing the component, to verify and validate the solution to transition to production and support as necessary.
The role provides both technical skill and expertise, as well as strong interpersonal skills, to effectively represent the design team through the development challenges, and serves as a liaison to other groups, managing workable solutions among all the associated groups.
In addition to the typical qualifications desired for this position (next section), we are specifically seeking someone with significant Leads Design experience, to include:
Lead the technical development of the leads portion of a therapy, and must lead and coordinate engagement with associated teams (project managers, part characterization testing, animal testing, sourcing, materials, manufacturing, reliability, etc.) to meet application, business and customer requirements.
Top skills being sought:
Leads design (preferably cardiovascular)
Fixation
Bench test and test method experience
Risk burn down methodology
Agile experience
Design control experience
A Day in the Life:
Overall
Advocating for the best design, considering the needs of greater Medtronic, by participating in cross-functional engagement with all associated teams (PDM, MC&A, PRL, Sourcing, Materials, Manufacturing, Suppliers, Reliability, etc.) to meet application, business and customer requirements.
Identifying technical strategies, solving of technical problems and completion of deliverables, in collaboration with team members both internal and external to the design group.
React to challenges, set-backs, scope-changes, etc., formulating an action plan, and participating in finding a new path forward.
Provide technical mentoring to less experienced engineers and technicians
Develop strong partnerships and work effectively with cross-functional team members
Design
Designs, develops, analyzes, troubleshoots and provides technical skills during research and/or product development
Translate customer needs to device or therapy concepts
Create prototype concepts and lead down selection process for final concept
Institute design changes based on internal and external customer feedback
Perform job functions in accordance with applicable GMP and ISO standards
Comply with applicable FDA and international regulatory laws and standards
Deliverables/Documentation
While working with other team members, complete the deliverables such as VOx Assessment, Solution Definition, Risk Register, Design Input Requirements, Design Specification, Print generation, Design Characterization/DRM tasks, Solution Definition TAC, Design Validation, Process Planning Matrix, regulatory submission-ready documents for the FDA and other regulatory bodies, and others as necessary. May ultimately be accountable for these tasks, and may delegate responsibility as appropriate for individual deliverables.
Write protocols, reports, and presentation of analytical and interpretative nature to communicate results
Testing & Analysis
Designs studies to investigate specific performance and therapy attributes
Executes experiments utilizing DRM methodologies; define and develop tests and test methods to meet product requirements
Define QMS approach such as to leverage designs/documentation
Assess the performance of developed devices through execution of structured experimental plans to drive data-based decisions
Perform risk / failure mode assessment, plan and conduct performance and safety testing and ensure mitigations are in place for designs
Partake in verification and validation of designs and processes
Industry Knowledge
Understand anatomy, disease states, clinical use cases and user interface requirements and using these to drive the definition of product requirements
Interact and build relationships with physicians as well as sales and marketing partners
Other
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned
May be involved in product research and development and/or clinical trials
Translates research discoveries into usable and marketable products
Exercises considerable latitude in determining deliverables of assignments with limited oversight
Communicates clearly with internal and external stakeholders
Required Basic Qualifications:
B. S. in Materials Science, Engineering Mechanics, or Mechanical Engineering or related Technical discipline.
At least 4 years of Industry experience or an MS Degree and at least 2 years of experience
Nice to Have:
Knowledge of basic material characterization techniques, including mechanical and analytical.
Knowledge of the product development process.
PC experience (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, etc.).
Functional knowledge of the following:
Insulation
Electrode design
Connector
Fixation
Procedure
Drug elution / steroids
Fine wire braiding
Coil winding
Metal and fine wire joining
Simple machines and mechanisms
Polymers, including compounding, reflow, and bonding
Extrusion
Injection molding
Coating technologies and formulations
Composites
Test methods and test method development
**About Medtronic**
Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services 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 exciting and rewarding place to be.
We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Lets work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients lives. Help us shape the future.
Physical Job Requirements
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. (ADA-United States of America)
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 law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Categories
Healthcare
Engineering
Manufacturing / Production
Sales / Business Development
Marketing
Posted:
2022-03-01
Expires:
2022-03-31
Medtronic

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