Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - CRM

Medtronic; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 106,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic in Brooklyn Center, MN seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to drive rechargeable energy components for implantable medical devices. You will design, develop, and qualify components, ensuring safety, reliability, and performance while collaborating with Systems Engineering, Product Development, Manufacturing, and Regulatory teams.

The role emphasizes NPD support, verification and validation, and design controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or STEM discipline and minimum of 4 years of technical work experience OR advanced degree with 2 years of work technical experience.
• Experience in a highly regulated medical device environment is preferred.
• Strong engineering analysis and problem-solving skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, characterize, qualify and commercialize energy components for implantable devices.
• Apply analyses, modeling, and experiments to verify component performance, reliability and robustness.
• Support New Product Development programs through concept development, design refinement, testing, and commercialization activities.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, and other teams to resolve issues and drive design decisions.
• Generate and maintain design history files and ensure regulatory compliance and design controls.

Skills

Technical communication

Engineering analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/ Biomedical/ Materials/ Electrical Engineering or STEM

Tools

MATLAB

ANSYS

Monte Carlo methods

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 15 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 Principal Mechanical Design Engineer Careers That Change Lives

At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology can do to make tomorrow better than yesterday, and that makes it an exciting and rewarding place to work. We value what makes you unique. Be a part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations. The Medtronic Energy Component Center R&D department offers energy solutions such as batteries, feedthroughs, capacitor and connectors for several Medtronic Operating units including Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM), Surgical Operations and Neuromodulation & Pelvic Health (NPH) Operating Units. The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will play an important technical role within the CRM Energy Components Team, supporting New Product Development (NPD) activities focused on rechargeable battery technologies for implantable medical devices. This position will contribute to the design, development, characterization, qualification, and commercialization of energy components while helping ensure the highest standards of safety, reliability, quality, and performance. Working collaboratively within a cross‑functional environment, the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will partner with Systems Engineering, Product Development, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, Reliability, Regulatory Affairs, and Strategic Sourcing teams to develop innovative component solutions that improve patient outcomes worldwide.

This position is located in Brooklyn Center, MN within the Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) operating unit and is co‑located with the MECC Manufacturing Plant. At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In‑person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We are working on‑site 4 days per week as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross‑functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. This role will require less than 10% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects. We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result –and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive.

A Day in Life

• Component Technology Development Design and development of rechargeable energy components, including batteries, capacitors, and feedthrough technologies, for implantable medical devices. Develop and maintain component requirements, specifications, verification plans, and qualification strategies aligned with system and product requirements. Translate device, manufacturing, and system‑level needs into component‑level design inputs and engineering requirements.
• Engineering Analysis and Verification Apply engineering analysis, modeling, simulation, and experimental methods to evaluate component performance, reliability, and robustness. Plan and execute characterization, verification, and validation activities to demonstrate compliance with product requirements. Support prototype development, testing, and data analysis to drive design decisions and product improvements. Conduct technical investigations and contribute to root cause analyses for component and system performance issues.
• Product Development Support Support New Product Development programs through concept development, design refinement, testing, and commercialization activities. Participate in design reviews and risk management activities throughout the product development lifecycle. Contribute to product improvements focused on quality, reliability, manufacturability, and cost optimization.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration Collaborate closely with Systems Engineering, Research & Technology, R&D, Reliability, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, and Project Management teams. Partner with suppliers and manufacturing teams to support component development, qualification, and issue resolution. Effectively communicate technical findings, risks, and recommendations to project teams and stakeholders.
• Documentation and Compliance Generate and maintain engineering documentation in accordance with Medtronic quality systems and design control requirements. Ensure component designs comply with applicable regulatory requirements, international standards, and internal engineering best practices. Support audits, regulatory submissions, and design history file documentation activities as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or STEM discipline and minimum of 4 years of technical work experience OR advanced degree with 2 years of work technical experience.
• Experience working in a highly regulated industry, preferably within the medical device sector.
• Experience supporting New Product Development is preferred.
• Experience with modeling, simulation, and analytical tools such as MATLAB, ANSYS, Monte Carlo methods, or similar engineering analysis techniques.
• Strong foundation in engineering principles, statistical analysis techniques, and problem‑solving methodologies.
• Working knowledge of Design Controls, Risk Management, Verification & Validation (V&V), and reliability engineering principles.
• Excellent technical communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to diverse technical and cross‑functional audiences.
• Highly self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and capable of collaborating effectively within large, cross‑functional teams to drive technical solutions and achieve project objectives.

About Medtronic

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be. We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations – but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.

Physical Job Requirements

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Job Requirements

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. (ADA‑United States of America) 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. 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.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$106,400.00 - $159,600.00

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)

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. 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.

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission – to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life – unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary. We change lives. Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That’s who we are. Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives. We build extraordinary solutions as one team. With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough. This life‑changing career is yours to engineer. By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will… Build a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world Grow a career reflective of your passion and abilities Connect to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life‑long learning These commitments set our team apart from the rest: Experiences that put people first. Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career‑building resources you need. Life‑transforming technologies. No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms. Better outcomes for our world. Here, it’s about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls. Insight‑driven care. Fresh viewpoints. Cutting‑edge AI, data, and automation. You're shaping the future. The next generation…