Principal Test Method Engineer: Validation Lead

Medtronic; United States; Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking a Principal Test Method Engineer in the ICT Operating unit, based in Mounds View, MN, with a hybrid work model and up to 10% travel. You will validate design verification test methods for complex electro-mechanical medical devices and lead data-driven validation activities.

Responsibilities include collaboration with R&D, regulatory, and manufacturing, developing custom test equipment, managing capital equipment, and ensuring compliant, timely product launches to meet

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, math or related technical field with a minimum of 7 years of technical experience OR
• Advanced degree in science, technology, engineering, math or related technical field with a minimum of 5 years of technical experience; Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and Design of Experiment (DOE) experience

Responsibilities

• Lead the team responsible for the validation of Design Verification Test Methods for a new Product Development project for complex electro-mechanical medical device
• Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders (e.g. R&D, clinical, marketing and regulatory) to translate design inputs and real-world clinical use conditions into robust reliable test methods; Drive automation and reduce variability to deliver best-in-class test methods
• Developand validate custom test equipment and fixtures, partnering with suppliers where needed
• Manage capital equipment procurement and financial tracking for equipment and validation activities
• Lead and contribute to complex test method validation activities - designing studies, executing with precision, and performing data analyses (including gage R&R, ANOVA, and Probability of Misclassification); Lead investigations, refine methods, and ensure compliance with design inputs and international standards
• Work through extended team members and partner with test labs to facilitate timely completion of test method validation activities in alignment with the overall project phase and project target milestones
• Communicate progress to project leadership on frequent basis; Distill complex issues into a concise and clear message

Skills

Test method development

Design of Experiments

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/engineering

Advanced degree in science/engineering (preferred)

Tools

MSA

DOE

Job description

Medtronic is seeking a Principal Test Method Engineer in the ICT Operating unit, based in Mounds View, MN, with a hybrid work model and up to 10% travel. You will validate design verification test methods for complex electro-mechanical medical devices and lead data-driven validation activities.

Responsibilities include collaboration with R&D, regulatory, and manufacturing, developing custom test equipment, managing capital equipment, and ensuring compliant, timely product launches to meet