Senior R&D Engineer

COV Covidien LP; Plymouth (MN); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Tuition assistance/reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking an Early-Stage R&D Engineer to drive front‑end innovation for peripheral vascular technologies, focusing on carotid artery devices and related projects. You will develop concepts, assess feasibility, and prototype catheter‑based systems in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment with collaboration across marketing, strategy, and clinical teams.

The role supports flexible onsite/remote work for U.S. candidates, with potential transitions to full‑time onsite as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires a Baccalaureate degree AND minimum of 4 years of relevant experience OR Master’s with 2 years OR PhD with 0 years
• For degrees earned outside the United States, a degree that satisfies U.S. requirements is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead early‑stage engineering activities for peripheral arterial devices
• Translate clinical needs into design inputs and early system requirements
• Generate, evaluate, and iterate device concepts
• Design and develop early prototypes of catheter‑based systems
• Plan, execute, and document benchtop feasibility testing in flow loops/models
• Document design activities in accordance with design control requirements
• Support regulatory, quality, and marketing stakeholders to align with workflows

Skills

Early-stage engineering

Design inputs

Prototype development

Education

Baccalaureate degree

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 13 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

This Early‑Stage R&D Engineer will contribute to the growth of the Peripheral Vascular Health (PVH) technology portfolio by driving front‑end innovation for percutaneous venous and arterial therapies technologies. This role will be responsible for concept development, feasibility assessment, and prototype development of catheter‑based technologies. This role will focus on carotid artery technology but will also involve supporting projects related to the peripheral artery disease space. The role involves translating clinical and procedural insights into engineering concepts, investigating feasibility of novel mechanisms, and supporting the transition of early device concepts into formal development programs. Due to the early‑stage nature of the work, collaboration with other functions (such as pipeline marketing, business development, and strategy) is frequently required. Applicant should be comfortable with the independent pathfinding and ambiguity inherent to identifying and assessing new and innovative markets and technologies.

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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support Peripheral Vascular Health Research & Technology and product development teams by leading early‑stage engineering activities for peripheral arterial devices
• Translate unmet clinical needs from arterial procedures (e.g., PAD) into design inputs and early system requirements
• Generate, evaluate, and iterate device concepts
• Design and develop early prototypes of catheter‑based systems, including carotid stenting devices and drug coated balloon
• Conduct engineering analyses and trade studies related to catheter performance, flow paths, structural integrity, and deliverability
• Plan, execute, and document benchtop feasibility testing in flow loops and representative anatomical models and/or preclinical evaluation
• Analyze test data and rapidly iterate designs to improve performance and usability
• Partner with clinical, regulatory, quality, and marketing stakeholders to ensure early concepts align with procedural workflows and development expectations
• Support early simulated‑use, cadaver, or preclinical evaluations as applicable
• Prepare and present design concepts, feasibility data, and technical recommendations at internal design reviews
• Document early‑stage design activities in accordance with design control requirements
• Submit invention disclosures and assist with intellectual property development
• Support technical evaluations, technology due diligence, and go / no‑go assessments with objective engineering data

Requirements

• Requires a Baccalaureate degree AND minimum of 4 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience OR PhD with 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):$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).

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

Additional Employment Information

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.

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. 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

They are the building blocks of this incredible opportunity. Every project you work on will leave an impact on hundreds, if not the millions, of people globally. They feel proud every day and love the work we do.