Senior Research and Development (R&D) Engineer

CVRx | Barostim; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefits

Opportunity for personal impact

Job summary

A pioneering medical device company located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, seeks a Senior R&D Engineer to spearhead product research and design for advancing innovative therapies. This role involves conducting pre-clinical and human feasibility studies, analyzing physiological data, and developing intellectual property. The ideal candidate should possess an advanced degree in biomedical engineering and have over 5 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary range from $110,000 to $129,000, with opportunities for collaboration in a culturally rich environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in research or as an R&D engineer.
• Solid understanding of product development practices in the medical device industry.
• Experience working in an operating room setting.

Responsibilities

• Design, conduct, and report on pre-clinical studies.
• Analyze physiologic data and report key results.
• Develop intellectual property and conduct troubleshooting of prototypes.

Skills

Biomedical engineering

Problem-solving

Basic statistics

Team coordination

PC skills

Education

Advanced degree in biomedical engineering

PhD in biomedical engineering preferred

Job description

Overview

CVRx pioneers' unique therapies that harness and harmonize the body's natural systems, benefiting society and making CVRx a universal role model in healthcare. We value our commitments to others and continue to overcome challenges through determination, collaboration, and purpose. If our culture and values speak to you, and if you have a passion for cutting-edge medical technologies, join our team and our mission to help others live better lives.

A day in the life

As the Senior R&D Engineer, you will be a key member of the Research & Development team, focused on product research and design to support and improve existing devices and therapy. This role contributes to research and development projects exploring new and innovative approaches to advancing Barostim therapy. The Senior R&D Engineer also supports field and clinical activities as needed, working collaboratively across functions to help ensure successful development and evaluation efforts.

Why work for CVRx?

CVRx pioneers' unique therapies that harness and harmonize the body's natural systems, benefiting society and making CVRx a universal role model in healthcare. We value our commitments to others and continue to overcome challenges through determination, collaboration, and purpose. If our culture and values speak to you, and if you have a passion for cutting-edge medical technologies, join our team and our mission to help others live better lives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, conduct, and report on pre-clinical studies as well as human feasibility studies as needed.
• Analyze physiologic data and report key results.

• Develop intellectual property.
• Perform R&D support on both current and new product research and developmental projects. This includes identifying requirements, proposing designs, developing prototypes, as well as performing design development, testing, and verification activities as required.
• Document activities in writing, including protocols, reports, memos, and change requests. Methods used are determined by approved procedures and standards.
• Coordinate and/or perform analysis and troubleshooting of prototypes, products and equipment.
• Coordinate prototype builds and testing with internal or external shops, labs, and animal facilities.
• Interface with multiple disciplines/functional groups, including other R&D personnel, operations, quality, clinicals, regulatory, external suppliers, consultants, technical experts, and other outside resources.

What we expect from you

• Advanced degree in biomedical engineering with an emphasis on neurostimulation.
• 5+ years' experience in research or as a R&D engineer in the medical device, technology, or product development environment.
• Experience with basic statistics.
• Solid understanding/knowledge of product development practices and procedures in the medical device industry.
• Experience in establishing team goals and coordinating the activities of the team.
• Self-motivated, works well with minimal supervision.
• Ability to generate, evaluate, and implement new product and process concepts.
• Experience working in an operating room setting.
• Effective and efficient problem-solving capability.
• Basic PC skills including Windows, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and MS Project.

What we would like to see

• PhD in biomedical engineering with an emphasis on neurostimulation (cardiovascular, integrative, neurophysiology preferred) or equivalent experience (7+ years) in R&D of implantable neuro stimulation devices.
• Preferred specialties:
• Experience/knowledge in neural interfacing and electrode design for electrical stimulation of excitable tissue.
• Computational or systems modeling of physiological responses to stimulation.
• Research in the endovascular or cardiac therapy medical device industry.
• Signal processing of physiological signals and associated algorithm development.
• Experience/knowledge in electrochemical performance of chronically implanted electrode.
• Working knowledge of process validation methods and statistical techniques.
• Ability to provide work direction to other technical employees and consultants.
• Ability to conduct pre-clinical studies and/or human feasibility studies.

Working Conditions

• Normal R&D laboratory and office conditions.
• Occasional travel (including airline) up to 30% of the time; may include international travel.
• May be required to be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus and other diseases.

What we offer

CVRx is proud to offer competitive salaries and benefits plans.

We offer a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and positivity, where challenging the status quo is welcomed, continuous learning is valued, and each of us has an opportunity to make a significant impact in an exciting, purpose-driven startup environment while also having fun.

Salary range for U.S locations (USD): 110,000 to 129,000 per year.

The base salary range is applicable across the U.S., complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and specific location.

EEO Statement

CVRx, Inc.provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

If you're an independent, self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills, a desire to do great thingsand have a background in medical devices, healthcare or a related field, we want to hear from you!

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This requisition will be open until filled.

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