Hybrid Medical Device R&D Engineer – Innovate & Impact

USA SOLVENTUM US LLC; Eagan (MN); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Solventum is seeking a Sr. R&D Engineer in Minnesota to lead mechanical design development for IP/SS products.

You will plan and execute work packages, translate needs into specifications, and develop architectures for performance, safety, and manufacturability. Responsibilities include risk management, design verification/validation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product introduction and transfer to manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher AND (3) three years of professional experience in product development in medical device, healthcare or another regulated industry experience in a private, public, government or military environment OR High School Diploma/GED from AND 10 years of experience in product development in medical device, healthcare or another regulated industry experience in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Experience in GMP certified Manufacturing Processes. Experience with mechanical design, 3D CAD, engineering drawings, tolerance analysis and design for manufacturability and assembly.
• Working knowledge of design controls, risk management, verification and validation, and product commercialization processes.
• Knowledge of injection molding design, polymer materials, tooling, or high-volume manufacturing processes.
• Experience developing electro-mechanical systems, and disposable sensors.
• Familiarity with product lifecycle management, design history file documentation, and controlled engineering change processes.
• Demonstrated ability to apply engineering principles and structured problem-solving methods to complex product development challenges.
• Experience planning and executing technical work with increasing independence and accountability for results.
• Strong analytical skills and experience interpreting technical data to support decisions and recommendations.
• Ability to work effectively with multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams.
• Self-driven, problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Planning and independently executing technical work packages for new product introduction programs, including design, analysis, prototyping, testing, and design optimization.
• Translating user, customer, business, and regulatory needs into product requirements, engineering specifications, and practical design solutions.
• Developing and evaluating components, assemblies, subsystems, and product architectures for performance, safety, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.
• Analyzing data, interpreting test results, applying sound engineering judgment, and communicating evidence-based recommendations that support project decisions.
• Investigating product and process issues, identifying root causes, recommending solutions, and implementing improvements that reduce technical and business risk.
• Supporting NPI phase and gate reviews and contributing to project planning, technical decision-making, milestone delivery, and risk escalation.
• Creating and maintain design control documentation, technical reports, laboratory records, design outputs, test methods, protocols, reports, and other required project records.
• Participating in risk management, design verification, design validation, product release, and design transfer activities in accordance with applicable quality-system requirements.
• Collaborating with cross-functional core and extended team members, suppliers, and external partners to achieve committed project deliverables.
• Supporting manufacturing readiness, product commercialization, and transfer of product and design knowledge to manufacturing and sustaining engineering teams.
• Contributing to innovation and intellectual property through new product concepts, technical solutions, records of invention, patents, trade secrets, and proprietary know-how.
• Preparing and presenting technical updates, design reviews, reports, and recommendations to project teams, business stakeholders, customers, and technical communities as appropriate.

Skills

Analytical skills

Independent work

Problem solving

Cross-functional work

Regulated industry

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Tools

3D CAD

Engineering drawings

Tolerance analysis

Job description

Solventum is seeking a Sr. R&D Engineer in Minnesota to lead mechanical design development for IP/SS products.

You will plan and execute work packages, translate needs into specifications, and develop architectures for performance, safety, and manufacturability. Responsibilities include risk management, design verification/validation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product introduction and transfer to manufacturing.