Sr Electronics R/D Engineer

Medtronic; Connacht; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)

Flexible Benefits Package

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking a Senior Electronics R&D Engineer in Ireland to support prototype hardware development, lab testing, and equipment maintenance within the Physiological Sensing R&D team. You will assemble and rework PCBAs, build wire harnesses, run tests, and assist with hardware bring-up under engineering direction.

The role emphasizes precision soldering, debugging, and maintaining laboratory and production equipment, with a focus on CE-marked processes and 6S/ESD controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Hands-on experience with fine-pitch SMD and through-hole PCBAs, soldering and rework.
• Experience building wire assemblies, cables, connectors, and test fixtures.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, PCB drawings, and BOMs.
• Practical experience with lab equipment, prototype bring-up, and hardware testing.
• Electro-mechanical troubleshooting and maintenance of lab/production equipment.
• Knowledge of ESD controls, 6S, and traceable documentation.
• Experience with CE-marked equipment compliance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and rework prototype PCBAs with small components and高手 packages.
• Perform precision soldering, component replacement, and PCBA repair using microscopes and tools.
• Build and modify wire assemblies, cables, connectors, and interface boards.
• Prepare prototypes for testing and support hardware bring-up and debugging.
• Set up laboratory equipment and perform electrical characterization.
• Record measurements accurately and communicate findings to engineers.
• Maintain test systems, fixtures, and related equipment.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of lab/production equipment.
• Support automated testing using Python or LabVIEW and data reporting.
• Coordinate calibration and maintenance, ensuring tools are in tolerance.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production to diagnose faults and implement fixes.
• Maintain 6S, ESD controls, and safe work practices.

Skills

Fine-pitch SMD

Soldering

PCB debugging

Electrical schematics

Lab testing

6S practices

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering

Tools

PCB CAD Tools

Automated test equipment

Instrument-control software

Data acquisition systems

Equipment calibration

Job description

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the Life

The Physiological Sensing R&D team develops innovative monitoring technologies that measure and interpret physiological signals to improve patient outcomes. Our portfolio includes anesthesia and depth-of-sedation monitoring, respiratory monitoring, pulse oximetry, regional oximetry, and EEG-based devices. Working with Engineering, Test, Manufacturing, and Production teams, you will assemble and rework prototype PCBAs, build wire assemblies and test fixtures, support hardware bring-up and debugging, execute tests, and help maintain laboratory and production equipment. As a Senior Electronics R&D Engineer you will support prototype hardware development, laboratory testing, technical troubleshooting, and equipment maintenance. Working with Engineering, Test, Manufacturing, and Production teams, you will assemble and rework prototype PCBAs, build wire assemblies and test fixtures, support hardware bring-up and debugging, execute tests, and help maintain laboratory and production equipment.

Primary responsibilities

• Assemble, inspect, modify, and rework prototype PCBAs containing fine SMD and through-hole components, including 0201, 0402, and similarly small packages.
• Perform precision soldering, component replacement, jumper-wire installation, track modification, and PCBA repair using microscopes, soldering stations, hot-air tools, and other appropriate equipment.
• Build and modify wire assemblies, cable harnesses, connectors, adapters, interface boards, and test fixtures using approved drawings, schematics, and engineering instructions.
• Prepare prototypes for testing and support PCBA bring-up, electrical characterization, hardware debugging, failure investigation, and design verification.
• Set up and operate laboratory equipment, including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, electronic loads, signal generators, logic analyzers, and data-acquisition systems.
• Execute approved test procedures, record measurements accurately, identify unexpected results, and communicate findings clearly to the responsible engineer.
• Build, maintain, and troubleshoot electronic test systems, automatic testers, test fixtures, handlers, and associated electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and electro-mechanical repairs on laboratory and production equipment, maintaining accurate and traceable records.
• Support automated testing using Python, LabVIEW, or instrument-control software, including test execution, data collection, and results reporting.
• Coordinate equipment calibration and maintenance, ensuring equipment is serviceable and within calibration before use.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production teams to diagnose faults, identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and prevent recurring issues.
• Maintain tools, components, consumables, ESD controls, and work areas in accordance with 6S, safety, quality-system, and document-control requirements.
• Support the preparation of prototypes, fixtures, equipment, and test records for medical-device verification and applicable IEC 60601 testing under engineering direction.
• Perform design and analysis activities under engineering direction.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline, with typically 4 or more years of relevant product-development experience.
• Hands‑on experience in fine‑pitch SMD and through‑hole PCBA assembly, soldering, inspection, modification, and rework.
• Experience building wire assemblies, cables, connectors, interface boards, and electronic test fixtures.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, PCB assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, bills of materials, equipment manuals, and test procedures.
• Practical experience using electronic laboratory equipment and supporting prototype bring-up, hardware testing, fault reproduction, and board-level debugging.
• Practical electro‑mechanical troubleshooting experience, including preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis, repair, and verification of laboratory or production equipment.
• Working knowledge of ESD controls, electronic workmanship, calibrated‑equipment control, 6S practices, laboratory safety, and traceable documentation.
• Experience working safely with CE‑marked equipment and following applicable operating, guarding, maintenance, and isolation procedures.
• Strong attention to detail, practical problem‑solving, communication, teamwork, and flexibility in responding to changing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within an electronics R&D team, product‑development company, engineering laboratory, independent testing facility, manufacturing environment, or similar technical organization would be advantageous.
• Experience with PCB CAD Tools, automated test equipment, instrument‑control software, data‑acquisition systems, equipment calibration, or maintenance systems would be beneficial.
• Medical‑device experience is advantageous but not essential. Awareness of IEC 60601, regulated quality systems, controlled documentation, and traceable test records would also be beneficial.

Physical Job Requirements

• The role involves regular laboratory and production‑area work, handling small electronic components, performing detailed assembly and rework under magnification, and using soldering tools and electronic test equipment.
• Some standing, equipment access, and movement of test setups may be required in accordance with applicable safety and manual‑handling requirements.
• The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, or physical requirements.

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.

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.

Pay range / Rango salarial / Intervalo salarial /Fascia retributiva / Tranche de salaire / Gehaltsband / Salaribereik: Ireland: 64,640.00 EUR - 96,960.00 EUR |

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