Sr Product Engineer

CHN China (Mainland); North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 102,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare technology company is seeking an RPE Engineer based in North Haven, Connecticut, to support the Hugo robotic surgical system. The position involves driving design changes, collaborating with engineers, and managing project timelines. Candidates should possess solid communication skills and a strong technical background, with a Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience in engineering.

Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Tuition Assistance

401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Paid Holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering practical solutions in a manufacturing context.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience or 2 years with an advanced degree.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead design change initiatives on capital equipment products used in Robotic Surgery.
• Assess timeline impacts against project schedule.
• Communicate project-related activities effectively.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Technical Problem Solving

Education

Baccalaureate degree

Job description

locations North Haven, Connecticut, United States of America Wessling, Bavaria, Germany Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

time type Full time

posted on Posted 4 Days Ago

time left to apply End Date: June 11, 2025 (2 days left to apply)

job requisition id R32485

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 11 Jun 2025

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

Description

Careers that Change Lives

You will be a key member of Medtronic’s Robotic Surgical Technologies R&D - Released Product Engineering (RPE) team, working to support the design of our launched Hugo robot. You will be a critical member of projects related to cost down, component end-of-life issues, field complaint resolution implementation, and more, in a very visible and fast-paced role.

Impact patient outcomes. Come for a job, stay for a career.

Medtronic strives to enable earlier diagnosis, better treatment, fastercomplication-free recovery, and enhanced patient outcomes through less invasive surgical solutions.

The Medical Surgical business unit set the standard for Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) by creating innovative surgicalproducts and services that focus on obesity and diseases and conditions of the gastrointestinal tract, lung,abdominal wall, pelvic region, and the head and neck.

A Day in the Life

This position will be based out of Medtronic’s campus in North Haven CT.

The RPE Engineer will work closely with the project management office, Medtronic design engineers, and our contract manufacturing sites. You will be able to dive in deep technically, and lead design change initiatives on the capital equipment products used in Robotic Surgery. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills are critical to success in this role, as is the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

You will:

• Lead change development plan for design changes to Hugo
• Be central communication point for all project related activity
• Work with engineers to develop a deep understanding of the technological underpinnings of the system
• Assess timeline impacts against project schedule
• Perform action item follow up
• Create purchase requisitions
• Deliver meeting minutes

DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS

Autonomy:Seasoned individual contributor.
Works independently under limited supervision to determine and develop approach to solutions.
Coaches and reviews the work of lower level specialists; may manage projects / processes.

Organizational Impact:May be responsible for entire projects or processes within job area.
Contributes to the completion of work group objectives, through building relationships and consensus to reach agreements on assignments.

Innovation and Complexity:Problems and issues faced are difficult, and may require understanding of multiple issues, job areas or specialties.
Makes improvements of processes, systems or products to enhance performance of the job area.
Analysis provided is in-depth in nature and often provides recommendations on process improvements.

Communication and Influence:Communicates with senior internal and external customers and vendors.
Exchange information of facts, statuses, ideas and issues to achieve objective, and influence decision-making.

Leadership and Talent Management:May provide guidance, coaching and training to other employees within job area.
May manage projects, requiring delegation of work and review of others' work product.

Required Knowledge and Experience:Requires advanced knowledge of job area combining breadth and depth, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
May have practical knowledge of project management.
Requires a Baccalaureate degree (or for degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree which satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)( 4)(iii)(A) and minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience.

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.

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):$102,400 - $153,600The 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.

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

About Medtronic

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.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity 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.

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.

time left to apply End Date: July 31, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)