Hardware Engineer I - ACM

COV Covidien LP; United States; On-site; USD 77,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Medtronic Lafayette, Colorado is seeking a Hardware Engineer to develop embedded hardware for airway management products. You will design schematics and PCBs, select components, and assist in defining verification plans.

The role emphasizes hands‑on hardware work and collaboration with firmware, systems, and manufacturing teams. You will contribute to circuit design, laboratory testing, and design transfer while ensuring compliance with medical device practices and quality systems throughout the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Biomedical Engineering.
• Experience completing at least one hardware development cycle from schematic capture to board bring‑up.
• Experience with I2C, SPI, or UART and ECAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop electronic schematics and PCB layouts following design standards.
• Select components, analyze datasheets, maintain BOM, and document changes.
• Perform circuit calculations, simulations, and reliability evaluations.
• Build and troubleshoot prototype hardware with lab equipment.
• Support board bring‑up and hardware‑software integration for embedded systems.
• Execute verification tests and document results with traceability.
• Collaborate with firmware, systems, mechanical, quality, and manufacturing teams.

Skills

Hardware design

PCB layout

I2C/SPI/UART

ECAD tools

Lab equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ECAD tools

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 5 Oct 2026 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 Acute Care & Monitoring (ACM) business develops technologies that support clinicians in high-acuity environments, including the Operating Room, Intensive Care Unit, and Emergency Department. This role joins the airway management R&D team responsibility for developing next‑generation hardware‑enabled medical devices that integrate electronics, embedded systems, and user‑centered design to improve patient care and clinician workflow. Originating from Medtronic’s acquisition of Aircraft Medical, the team combines focused product innovation with the scale and resources of a global medical technology organization. This position is located at the Medtronic Lafayette, Colorado campus and is an onsite role. The role works closely with hardware, firmware, mechanical, systems, quality, and clinical partners throughout the product development lifecycle, from concept development through verification and design transfer. As a Hardware Engineer, you will support the development of embedded electronic hardware for airway management products used in acute care environments. Contribute to the design, prototyping, verification, and integration of electronic systems while working under the guidance of experienced engineers. The role provides hands‑on exposure to circuit design, printed circuit board development, laboratory testing, and medical device product development within a cross‑functional engineering team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop electronic schematics and printed circuit board (PCB) layouts following established design standards and engineering review processes.
• Perform component selection, datasheet analysis, bill of materials (BOM) maintenance, and engineering change documentation.
• Conduct circuit calculations, simulations, and technical evaluations to support design verification and reliability objectives.
• Build, modify, and troubleshoot prototype hardware using laboratory equipment including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, logic analyzers, and electronic loads.
• Support board bring‑up, fault isolation, and hardware‑software integration activities for embedded systems.
• Execute verification testing, environmental evaluations, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) pre‑compliance activities while maintaining design documentation and traceability.
• Create test reports, design records, and technical documentation supporting quality, risk management, and product development requirements.
• Collaborate with firmware, systems, mechanical, quality, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to resolve technical issues and improve product designs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Biomedical Engineering and 0‑2 years of hardware design experience, including internships, research projects, or equivalent hands‑on engineering work.
• Experience completing at least one hardware development cycle from schematic capture through PCB layout, fabrication, and board bring‑up.
• Experience with communication protocols including Inter‑Integrated Circuit (I2C), Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI), or Universal Asynchronous Receiver‑Transmitter (UART).
• Experience using electronic computer‑aided design (ECAD) tools for schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Experience using laboratory test equipment including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, DC power supplies, and electronic measurement tools.
• For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8C.F.R. §214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in regulated industries such as medical devices, automotive, or aerospace.
• Knowledge of IEC60601, IEC61000, ISO13485, or ISO14971 standards and quality systems.
• Experience with embedded C/C++ debugging, hardware diagnostics, or embedded system bring‑up.
• Experience with battery‑powered designs, wireless connectivity hardware, or high‑speed digital interfaces.
• Experience using Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Git, or JIRA for test automation, data analysis, and development workflows.

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

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):$76,800.00 - $115,200.00 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).

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)

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.

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. 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. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough. This life-changing career is yours to engineer. By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will… Build a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world Grow a career reflective of your passion and abilities Connect to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life‑long learning These commitments set our team apart from the rest: Experiences that put people first. Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career‑building resources you need. Life-transforming technologies. No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms. Better outcomes for our world. 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. Insight‑driven care. Fresh viewpoints. Cutting‑edge AI, data, and automation. You’re shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in care

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