Senior R&D Engineer

Medtronic plc; Mounds View (MN); On-site; USD 106,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Medtronic plc in the United States seeks a Senior R&D Engineer for Structural Heart to advance transcatheter valve technologies. You will analyze cardiovascular imaging datasets, build anatomical models, and develop predictive tools to support device development and preclinical studies.

The role requires strong imaging analytics, programming in Python/MATLAB, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. On-site work at the Mounds View, MN facility is expected with travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 4+ years of experience or advanced degree with 2+ years.
• Experience with cardiovascular imaging analysis and segmentation.
• Experience interpreting CT/MR images and cardiac anatomy.

Responsibilities

• Analyze clinical and preclinical imaging datasets (CT, MRI, ultrasound, fluoroscopy).
• Develop anatomical reconstructions, segmentation workflows, and quantitative methods using advanced 3D imaging software.
• Create and maintain data-processing and analysis tools using Python and/or MATLAB.
• Support product development and preclinical activities through image analysis and anatomy assessments.
• Develop and evaluate predictive models for patient screening, device evaluation, and anatomy‑device interaction.
• Generate technical reports, research docs, and presentations for teams and leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, physicians, and external researchers on studies.

Skills

Imaging analysis

Anatomical modeling

Python scripting

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM (4+ yrs)

Advanced degree (MS/PhD) with 2+ yrs

Tools

Materialise Mimics

3mensio

Python

MATLAB

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 6 Nov 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 Structural Heart portfolio within Medtronic’s Interventional Cardiology Therapies (ICT) Operating Unit is looking for a Senior R&D Engineer. This role will support the development and expansion of transcatheter heart valve replacement technologies through advanced clinical and preclinical imaging analysis, computational and anatomical modeling, and research activities for Structural Heart therapies. This role will partner with engineering, clinical, and scientific teams to analyze cardiovascular imaging datasets, develop predictive models, evaluate device-anatomy interactions, and generate evidence that supports product development, preclinical studies, and future therapy advancement. The Structural Heart group develops transcatheter technologies for the treatment of valvular heart disease and aortic conditions. This team supports a broad portfolio of transcatheter valve replacement and repair therapies, including technologies used to treat aortic, pulmonary, mitral, and tricuspid valve disease. This position is based at our Mounds View, MN facility and requires a minimum of 4 days per week on-site for in-person collaboration. This role may require up to 10% travel to support business objectives, in-person meetings and project activities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze clinical and preclinical imaging datasets including computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound, and fluoroscopy to support structural heart research and development
• Develop anatomical reconstructions, segmentation workflows, and quantitative measurement methodologies using advanced 3D imaging software
• Create and maintain data-processing, measurement, and analysis tools using Python and/or MATLAB
• Support product development and preclinical activities through image analysis, anatomical assessments, and technical investigations
• Develop and evaluate predictive models that support patient screening, device evaluation, and anatomy-device interaction assessments
• Generate technical reports, research documentation, presentations, and supporting analyses for project teams and leadership
• Partner with cross-functional teams, physicians, and external researchers to support technology development and scientific research initiatives
• Contribute technical expertise in cardiac anatomy, physiology, and structural heart disease to project planning and execution

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, or a technical discipline with 4+ years of experience OR advanced degree with 2+ years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cardiovascular imaging analysis, image segmentation, or anatomical modeling
• Experience using Python and/or MATLAB for data analysis, measurement automation, or image-processing applications
• Experience with CAD or CT image post-processing software such as Materialise Mimics or 3mensio.
• Experience authoring technical reports, analyses, or scientific documentation
• Knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, pathology, and structural heart disease
• Experience interpreting cardiovascular imaging modalities including CT, ultrasound, and fluoroscopy
• Experience with statistical shape modeling, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), finite element analysis (FEA), or machine learning applications
• Experience with transcatheter therapies, catheter-based procedures, or heart valve device development/manufacturing
• Experience working within a regulated medical device environment, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Quality System Regulations (QSR), and global regulatory (FDA, MDD, and CMDR) requirements
• In depth knowledge of mitral and tricuspid valve and surrounding structures
• Preclinical 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):$105,600.00 - $158,400.00

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).

• 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)

• 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.

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.

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.

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 of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in care.

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 setting is 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.

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