Mechanical R&D Engineer II (Christine)

COV Covidien LP; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic in Lafayette, CO is seeking a Mechanical R&D Engineer II to join the Acute Care & Monitoring tests team. The role focuses on hands‑on lab testing, fixture development, data analysis, and collaboration across mechanical, electrical, software, and quality groups to verify product performance throughout the lifecycle.

The position emphasizes test method development, documentation, and training of laboratory staff, with up to 10% travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Science.
• 2+ years of test engineering experience.
• Experience with lab instrumentation and data acquisition.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks for fixture design.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute test methods to evaluate product performance.
• Develop and troubleshoot test fixtures and lab equipment.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, and system-level testing.
• Analyze test data and report findings to engineers.
• Collaborate across engineering teams to support design improvements.
• Train personnel on test methods and SOPs.

Skills

Test engineering

Data analysis

Instrumentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Science

Tools

SolidWorks

LabVIEW

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Mission & Purpose

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 help clinicians monitor, assess, and manage patients across the continuum of care. Within ACM, the Test Engineering function supports product development, verification, reliability, and manufacturing readiness through the design and execution of test methods, fixtures, and equipment used to evaluate product performance and system functionality. This team partners closely with systems, mechanical, electrical, software, quality, and manufacturing engineering teams to support the development and sustainment of medical technologies.

This position is based in Lafayette, Colorado and is an onsite role. Travel up to 10% may be required to support testing activities, cross‑functional collaboration, and business needs.

As a Mechanical R&D Engineer II, you will support system‑level, reliability, mechanical, and electrical testing activities for Acute Care & Monitoring products. This role combines hands‑on laboratory testing, fixture development, data analysis, and cross‑functional collaboration to evaluate product performance, investigate issues, and support verification activities throughout the product lifecycle.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design and execute test methods, protocols, and procedures to evaluate product performance, reliability, and system functionality.
• Develop, build, maintain, and troubleshoot test fixtures, benchtop setups, and laboratory equipment used for development and verification testing.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, and system‑level testing on products and document results in accordance with quality requirements.
• Analyze test data, investigate failures, identify performance trends, and communicate findings to engineering teams.
• Collaborate with systems, mechanical, electrical, software, quality, and manufacturing engineers to support product development and design improvements.
• Support the development of automated and semi‑automated test methods, data collection tools, and laboratory processes.
• Create, review, and execute test plans, protocols, reports, and technical documentation.
• Train laboratory personnel and operators on test methods, equipment operation, fixtures, and standard operating procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Science and 2+ years of test engineering experience.
• Experience developing and executing test methods, test protocols, or verification activities for electromechanical products.
• Experience using laboratory instrumentation, data acquisition systems, or custom test equipment.
• Experience analyzing test data, documenting results, and investigating product, component, or system‑level issues.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks for fixture design and development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in medical device product development, verification testing, reliability testing, or sustaining engineering.
• Experience developing test fixtures, reliability test methods, or custom test equipment for electromechanical systems.
• Experience supporting products that integrate mechanical, electrical, and software components.
• Experience with LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB, or similar tools for test automation and data analysis.
• Knowledge of ISO 13485, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, or other regulated product development environments.
• 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.

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):$88,800.00 - $133,200.00 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, and 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), and 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.

If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company Culture & Mission

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.

This commitment 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.

For sales reps and other patient‑facing field employees, going into a healthcare setting is 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.

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