RD Engineer II

Medtronic; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 83,200 - 124,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading medical technology company in Irvine is seeking an RD Engineer II to design test methods and support product development. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, at least 2 years of experience in a regulated industry, and expertise in endovascular device design. You'll deliver top-quality designs and collaborate with various stakeholders. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree.
• Experience developing products in a regulated industry such as medical, aerospace, or defense.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop test methods to support additional studies.
• Produce engineering reports for regulatory submissions.
• Prepare technical product documentation.
• Optimize and refine existing products.
• Provide guidance to technicians and pilot associates.

Skills

Experience with endovascular device and design

Experience with test method validation

Knowledgeable in engineering change control processes

Effective technical communication and presentation skills

Strong leadership and good team player

Education

Baccalaureate degree in a technically related field

Tools

CAD (Solidworks)

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the RD Engineer II role at Medtronic. We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on 17 Sep 2025.

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

Responsibilities

• Design and develop test methods to support additional studies.
• Apply engineering principles to product design analysis and assessment.
• Produce engineering reports to provide technical explanation to support domestic and international regulatory submissions.
• Leverage engineering knowledge in conducting complaint evaluations and CAPA investigations to understand potential device failures.
• Prepare technical product documentation including design history files, drawings, bills of materials, test protocols and reports, engineering change orders, etc.
• Coordinate and lead competitive testing and aging testing.
• Interact with physicians to assist with product demonstrations.
• Optimize and refine existing products.
• Develop familiarity with endovascular procedures and apply the knowledge to product development and product risk assessment.
• Provide guidance to technicians and pilot associates.
• Identify problems and recommend solutions.

Essential Functions

• Work with senior leadership/released product management (RPM), cross-functional key stakeholders, and project team to deliver top-quality designs and work products on time.

Department Specific / Non-Essential Functions

• Work with and provide technical leadership to other development engineers, lab technicians, and test engineers.
• Ensure adherence to product specifications, industry standards, and quality and regulatory procedures and requirements.
• Create innovative technical solutions which lead to the development and introduction of new technologies, products, and processes that support ongoing business objectives.
• Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.

Requirements

• Requires a Baccalaureate degree in a technically related field
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree

Skills / Qualifications

• Experience with endovascular device and design
• Experience with test method validation
• Experience with V&V protocol design and execution
• Knowledgeable in engineering change control processes and product life cycles
• Experience developing products in a regulated industry such as medical, aerospace, defense, etc.
• Understanding of engineering statistics, CAD (Solidworks), root cause methodology, failure analysis
• Effective technical communication and presentation skills
• Strong leadership and good team player

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. For Office Roles: you may be regularly required to be independently mobile, interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. Salary ranges for U.S. locations (excl. PR): $83,200.00 - $124,800.00. 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 certain locations in California, and may vary based on experience, certification, education, market conditions, and location. Benefits include health, dental, vision insurance, HSA/Healthcare FSA, life insurance, disability leave, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. Details vary by location and employee status.