R&D Engineer II

COV Covidien LP; Plymouth (MN); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

Life insurance

Tuition assistance/reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Medtronic in the United States is seeking an R&D Engineer II to support the Atherectomy portfolio within the R&D RPM team. You will contribute to product and process development, validation, and cross‑functional collaboration to advance life‑saving medical devices.

The role offers a flexible work style with a mix of onsite and remote work, and requires a hands‑on engineer who can translate research into marketable solutions while ensuring regulatory readiness.

Qualifications

• Requires a Baccalaureate degree AND minimum of 2 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 0 years relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, analyze, troubleshoot and provide technical skills during research and/or product development
• Design studies to investigate specific life science questions within field of expertise
• May be involved in product research and development and/or clinical trials
• Translate research discoveries into usable and marketable products

Skills

Research and development

Design and testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory support

Analytical thinking

Hands-on technical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences/Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

Test equipment operation

Documentation tools

Regulatory submission support tools

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 25 Aug 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 R&D Engineer II will support the Atherectomy portfolio within Medtronic’s R&D RPM team in the Peripheral Vascular Health Operating Unit through execution of product and process development activities, technical documentation, validation efforts, and cross-functional collaboration. This role is ideal for an engineer who is eager and quick to learn, enjoys hands‑on technical work, and is motivated by contributing to projects and teams that directly impact patients. This role will be responsible for supporting test method development and validation activities, regulatory submission support, equipment qualification and revalidation efforts, and site operational initiatives. The role requires strong collaboration across functions and hands‑on technical engagement to develop a deep understanding of stent therapies, product functionality, and manufacturing processes.

U.S. Candidates: This role offers a flexible work style that may include a combination of onsite and remote work. Please note that flexible arrangements are not guaranteed for all positions and may change over time based on business needs and facility space. Future adjustments could include transitioning to full‑time onsite.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, analyze, troubleshoot and provide technical skills during research and/or product development
• Design studies to investigate specific life science questions within field of expertise
• May be involved in product research and development and/or clinical trials
• Translate research discoveries into usable and marketable products

Requirements

Requires a Baccalaureate degree AND minimum of 2 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 0 years relevant experience. 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
• 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)

Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico. Further details are available at 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.

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.

For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare settingis 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.