R&D Engineer I - Spine - Memphis

Medtronic in; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare technology is seeking an R&D Engineer I to develop innovative medical devices for spine surgery. This role involves collaborating with teams to design solutions, conducting testing, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Join a mission-driven organization that values diversity and innovation, and contribute to improving patient outcomes.

Benefits

Health Insurance

HSA

FSA

Life Insurance

Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a technical field, preferably Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop life-saving medical device products for spine surgery.
• Plan and implement designs from concept to market release.
• Engage with customers to understand and prioritize their needs.

Skills

Teamwork

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CREO

SolidWorks

Job description

R&D Engineer I - Spine - Memphis (Finance)

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 30 May 2025.

At Medtronic, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

Impact patient outcomes. Come for a job, stay for a career.

As an R&D Engineer I, you will develop life-saving medical device products for spine surgery. Your responsibilities include collaborating with a team to lead new product development, designing implants, instruments, and systems, conducting product and use testing, and managing system interfaces. You will actively seek Voice of the Customer (VOC) input and translate that into product requirements, design specifications, and mechanical concepts. You will work under general direction and may serve as a key team member. The focus will be on spinal implants and instrumentation to treat degenerative, deformity, and tumor/trauma conditions.

A career at Medtronic is purposeful, committed, and driven by our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life for millions worldwide. We value diversity and seek employees who are patient-centric, passionate, and bring diverse life experiences.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement all aspects of multiple designs and development of new medical devices from initial concept to market release, following project timelines and development processes.
• Design solutions that meet customer needs, regulatory standards, and business goals.
• Provide technical leadership in system design risk management, understanding system interfaces, investigating issues, and leading testing activities.
• Engage with customers to understand and prioritize their needs, applying feedback to improve designs.
• Translate customer needs into requirements and specifications.
• Optimize designs through relevant testing, experiments, and evaluations.
• Define and perform verification and validation activities to ensure products meet requirements and user needs.
• Document results in engineering reports and presentations.
• Build domain knowledge on spinal systems through customer visits, labs, literature, and training.
• Document tradeoffs, rationales, and solutions.
• Support documentation throughout research and development phases.
• Collaborate with suppliers and consultants for timely delivery.
• Evaluate existing technologies and contribute to inventions and new designs.
• Maintain understanding of quality policies and ensure compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a technical field, preferably Mechanical Engineering.

Nice to Have

• Strong team player with a goal to succeed collectively.
• Knowledge of engineering drawing standards, GD&T, and tolerances.
• Proficiency with CREO, SolidWorks, or similar CAD software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of surgical instruments and OR environment (spine experience is a plus).
• Collaborative in cross-functional, multicultural teams.
• Learning mindset and openness to guidance.

Travel: Less than 10%, domestic.

Location: Memphis, TN.

Physical Job Requirements

Employees must meet physical demands and work conditions, with accommodations available for disabilities. Regular mobility, computer interaction, and communication are required.

Benefits & Compensation

Competitive salary ($69,600 - $104,400) and benefits, including health insurance, HSA, FSA, life insurance, disability, tuition reimbursement, and more. Eligible for incentive plans. Details at the provided link.

About Medtronic

We lead in healthcare technology, aiming to solve major health problems with a global team of over 95,000 people. Our mission is to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. We value diversity and innovation. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

We provide equal employment opportunities and accommodations for disabilities. For roles involving work in Los Angeles County, we consider criminal history in accordance with local laws.