Electrochemist & Materials Engineer II - Implantable Devices

Medtronic; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 87,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking a Materials Engineer II - Electrochemist for the Rice Creek campus in Minnesota. The role emphasizes electrochemical testing, materials analysis, and evaluation of electrode technologies used in implantable medical devices, with regular laboratory presence and minimal travel.

You will perform bench testing, study degradation mechanisms, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to inform technology development and improve device reliability in neuromodulation therapies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline with 2+ years of experience or a Master's degree.
• Hands-on electrochemical testing experience in academic, research, or industry settings.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting experimental data to support engineering conclusions.
• Laboratory experience and ability to follow documented test procedures.
• Ability to communicate technical findings through reports and presentations.
• For international degrees, eligibility per regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrochemical testing and characterization of metals, alloys, and electrode materials (OCP, cyclic polarization, CV, EIS).
• Conduct bench electrical stimulation testing to evaluate leads and electrodes for implantable devices.
• Analyze corrosion behavior and degradation to support product development.
• Support evaluation of emerging electrode technologies for neuromodulation.
• Investigate device‑tissue interfacial interactions and long‑term material stability.
• Develop and execute lab test protocols and document findings for cross‑functional teams.
• Contribute to material selection and engineering specifications based on results.
• Support failure analysis and life prediction activities to improve reliability.

Skills

Electrochemical testing

Data interpretation

Laboratory work

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science/Engineering or related field with 2+ years experience

Tools

EIS

CV

OCP/Polarization

Job description

Medtronic is seeking a Materials Engineer II - Electrochemist for the Rice Creek campus in Minnesota. The role emphasizes electrochemical testing, materials analysis, and evaluation of electrode technologies used in implantable medical devices, with regular laboratory presence and minimal travel.

You will perform bench testing, study degradation mechanisms, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to inform technology development and improve device reliability in neuromodulation therapies.