Research & Development Engineer I - On-site

Medtronic; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan with match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Medtronic in Irvine, California, is seeking an R&D Engineer I for the Neurovascular Operating Unit. The role focuses on hands-on engineering, testing, prototyping, and data analysis to advance neurovascular medical device technologies from concept to design verification.

On-site work is required to support lab testing, physician evaluations, and cross-functional collaboration. You will work under experienced engineers, gain exposure to PDP and design controls, and contribute to product

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, biomedical, electrical, materials engineering or related field.
• 0–2 years of engineering experience, including internships or co-ops.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory testing, prototyping, or product development.
• Experience analyzing data and documenting results in reports.
• Ability to work on-site and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and evaluate medical device concepts and subsystems.
• Plan and execute lab, benchtop, and simulation testing.
• Analyze results and communicate findings to project teams.
• Create and maintain engineering test protocols and reports.
• Participate in PDP and Design Controls compliance.
• Collaborate with Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, Manufacturing, and Program Management teams.
• Assist with physician evaluations, laboratory studies, and product development testing activities.

Skills

Bachelor's degree engineering

Hands-on testing

Data analysis

Technical documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering degree (various)

Tools

CAD

Statistical software

Data visualization tools

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 19 Sep 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 Neurovascular Operating Unit develops technologies that support the treatment of complex neurovascular conditions through minimally invasive and catheter-based therapies. The organization partners across research, engineering, clinical, regulatory, quality, and manufacturing functions to advance products from concept through commercialization while supporting physician training and evidence generation. This position is based in Irvine, California and is an on-site role. Regular on-site presence is required to support laboratory testing, prototyping, physician evaluations, and collaborative engineering activities. Travel may be required to research facilities, development partners, physician meetings, laboratories, training events, and clinical sites. As an R&D Engineer I, you will contribute to the development of neurovascular medical device technologies through hands‑on engineering, testing, prototyping, and data analysis activities. Working under the guidance of experienced engineers and technical leaders, you will support product development programs from concept evaluation through design verification while gaining experience with medical device development processes, design controls, and engineering best practices.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and evaluate medical device concepts, components, and subsystems to support product development objectives.
• Plan and execute laboratory, benchtop, and simulation testing to assess product performance and generate technical data.
• Analyze experimental results and communicate findings, recommendations, and conclusions to project teams.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation including test protocols, reports, specifications, design records, and development summaries.
• Participate in product development activities in compliance with Product Development Process (PDP) and Design Controls requirements.
• Collaborate with Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, Manufacturing, and Program Management partners to support development milestones and technical decisions.
• Support design reviews, risk assessments, root cause investigations, and technical problem‑solving activities.
• Assist with physician evaluations, laboratory studies, and product development testing activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, biomedical, electrical, materials Engineering, or another engineering discipline and 0 to 2 years of engineering experience, including internships, co‑ops, academic research, or industry experience.
• Hands‑on experience with laboratory testing, prototyping, engineering design projects, or product development activities obtained through academic, research, internship, or professional work.
• Experience analyzing experimental or engineering data and documenting results in technical reports or presentations.
• Ability to create and maintain technical documentation in a structured engineering environment.
• Ability to work on‑site and collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, co‑op, research, or industry experience within the medical device, healthcare, biotechnology, or other regulated industries.
• Exposure to product development processes, engineering documentation practices, and design controls.
• Experience with experimental design, test method development, and data analysis.
• Experience using engineering tools such as computer‑aided design (CAD), statistical analysis software, or data visualization tools.
• Interest in implantable, catheter‑based, neurovascular, cardiovascular, or neuromodulation technologies demonstrated through coursework, projects, research, or industry 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):$74,400.00 - $111,600.00 This position is eligible for a short‑term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). The base salary range applies across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and certain 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.

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. For further information about the E‑Verify program, please click here.

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.