Engineer I

COV Covidien LP; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 74,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking an Engineer I to support New Product Development in the Peripheral Vascular Health (PVH) unit. You will contribute to test method development, verification/validation, equipment qualification, and regulatory documentation while collaborating across teams to advance innovative PVH therapies.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab work, cross-functional collaboration, and a focus on building deep product and manufacturing process knowledge.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree with 0 years of relevant experience.
• 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.
• Experience in agentic engineering and coding is preferred.
• Hands-on laboratory or manufacturing support experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, analyze, troubleshoot, and provide technical support throughout research and product development activities.
• Design and execute studies to investigate specific technical questions within the area of expertise.
• Support product research and development activities and may assist with clinical trial‑related work as needed.
• Translate research findings into practical, manufacturable, and marketable product solutions.
• Participate in AI‑related initiatives and agentic engineering efforts.
• Execute and support test strategies, including planning, coordination, and completion of testing activities.
• Perform hands‑on laboratory and product evaluation work to deepen technical understanding of PVH therapies.
• Develop product understanding through test methods, technical documentation, and product evaluations.
• Execute Test Method Validations in accordance with applicable procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Support Production Part Approval Process activities and associated documentation requirements.
• Route, review, and approve technical reports while ensuring compliance with Quality Management System procedures and documentation standards.
• Partner with Regulatory Affairs to understand submission strategies and support regulatory documentation needs.
• Support equipment replacement, qualification, and revalidation activities across the site.

Skills

Agentic engineering

Coding

Software integration

Lab experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

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 Engineer I will support New Product Development within Medtronic’s R&D team in the Peripheral Vascular Health (PVH) Operating Unit. This role supports all phases of product development, including test method development and verification/validation, regulatory submission support, equipment qualification and revalidation, and site operational initiatives. The position will also contribute to AI-enabled and agentic engineering efforts as part of broader innovation initiatives. This role requires strong cross-functional collaboration, hands‑on technical engagement, and a commitment to building a deep understanding of PVH therapies, product functionality, and manufacturing processes.

U.S. Candidates: This role offers a flexible work style that may include a combination of onsite and remote work. Please note that flexible arrangements are not guaranteed for all positions and may change over time based on business needs and facility space. Future adjustments could include transitioning to full‑time onsite.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, develop, analyze, troubleshoot, and provide technical support throughout research and product development activities
• Design and execute studies to investigate specific technical questions within the area of expertise
• Support product research and development activities and may assist with clinical trial‑related work as needed
• Translate research findings into practical, manufacturable, and marketable product solutions
• Participate in AI‑related initiatives and agentic engineering efforts
• Execute and support test strategies, including planning, coordination, and completion of testing activities
• Perform hands‑on laboratory and product evaluation work to deepen technical understanding of PVH therapies
• Develop product understanding through test methods, technical documentation, and product evaluations
• Execute Test Method Validations in accordance with applicable procedures and regulatory requirements
• Support Production Part Approval Process activities and associated documentation requirements
• Route, review, and approve technical reports while ensuring compliance with Quality Management System procedures and documentation standards
• Partner with Regulatory Affairs to understand submission strategies and support regulatory documentation needs
• Support equipment replacement, qualification, and revalidation activities across the site
• Deliver work of complex projects with guidance from team
• Identify and resolve problems that are not immediately evident but are generally straightforward in nature
• Contribute minor changes to systems and processes to improve performance or resolve issues
• Communicate primarily with internal contacts within the immediate group and gathers, confirms, and shares information as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in agentic engineering, coding, and software integration preferred
• Familiarity with medical device technologies, test methods, equipment qualification, or design verification and validation preferred
• Hands‑on laboratory or manufacturing support experience preferred
• Degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or a related scientific discipline

Required Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree with 0 years of relevant experience
• For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the UnitedStates, a degree that satisfies the requirements of8C.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 impact. In 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.

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.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$74,400.00 - $111,600.00

This position is eligible for a short‑term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

Regular Employees Benefits

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week:

• Health
• Dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Long‑term disability leave
• Dependent daycare spending account
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Simple Steps (global well‑being program)

All Regular Employees Benefits

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees:

• Incentive plans
• 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
• Short‑term disability
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Non‑qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
• Capital 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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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 95,000+ passionate people. We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people.

Company Culture

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. We change lives. Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That’s who we are. Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives. We build extraordinary solutions as one team. With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way.

Life-Transforming Technologies

Here, it’s about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls.

AI & Data

Insight-driven care. Fresh viewpoints. Cutting‑edge AI, data, and automation.

Equal Employment Opportunity (Second Statement)

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.

Additional Policies

For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare settingis considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support. This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here.