Technical Lead, MRI Safety 1

Tüv Süd Ag; New Brighton (MN); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Health insurance

Dental/Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

TÜV SÜD America, Inc. is seeking a Manager for the MRI Safety Laboratory in New Brighton, MN. You will lead strategic and technical directions, oversee operations, and mentor engineers to deliver high-quality MRI safety testing for medical devices.

This role requires strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and collaboration with global teams, customers, and partners to grow capabilities and services. Hybrid onsite work with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline related to the role.
• Experience managing technical programs or engineering teams in a regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of medical device testing and quality systems.
• Experience with MRI safety testing or imaging technologies is preferred.
• Proven leadership, project management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication with customers, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic, operational, and technical direction of the MRI Safety Laboratory.
• Oversee laboratory operations, personnel, and quality compliance.
• Engage with medical device manufacturers and global partners to support MRI safety testing solutions.
• Manage project prioritization, resource planning, and capacity management.
• Ensure compliance with ASTM, ISO, ISO/IEC 17025, and TÜV SÜD systems.
• Drive business growth through customer-facing technical discussions and opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Regulatory compliance

MRI safety testing

Laboratory operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Physics

Bachelor's degree in Medical Device Engineering

Job description

At TÜV SÜD Group we are passionate about technology. Innovations impact our daily lives in countless ways, and we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark. We take the future into our hands. We are TÜV SÜD Group.

Manager, MRI Safety Laboratory (f/m/d)

Location: New Brighton, MN
Business Unit: Medical Device Testing
Department: MRI Safety Laboratory
Work Model: Onsite/Hybrid based on business needs
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: Occasional domestic travel may be required

Your Tasks

As the Manager, MRI Safety Laboratory, you will lead the strategic, operational, and technical direction of TÜV SÜD's MRI Safety Laboratory. This role is responsible for laboratory operations, personnel leadership, technical oversight, customer engagement, quality compliance, and business growth. You will work closely with medical device manufacturers, internal technical teams, and global TÜV SÜD partners to support innovative MRI safety testing solutions for medical devices and implants.

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the MRI Safety Laboratory, ensuring high levels of quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Manage, mentor, and develop laboratory engineers and technical personnel while fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Direct laboratory resource planning, project prioritization, and capacity management to support customer commitments and business objectives.
• Provide technical oversight for MRI safety testing programs, including review of test strategies, protocols, reports, and complex customer requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable ASTM, ISO, ISO/IEC 17025, and TÜV SÜD quality system requirements.
• Lead customer-facing technical discussions, project planning activities, proposal reviews, and strategic account support.
• Partner with Sales and Business Development teams to identify new opportunities and support the expansion of MRI safety services.
• Develop business cases for new equipment, laboratory capabilities, and strategic investments that support future growth.
• Collaborate with global TÜV SÜD laboratories, technical experts, MRI facilities, research organizations, and industry stakeholders to advance capabilities and share expertise.
• Monitor industry developments, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies to drive innovation and service expansion.

Your Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Medical Device Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated experience managing technical programs, laboratory operations, or engineering teams within a regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of medical device testing, quality systems, and laboratory operations.
• Experience working with MRI safety testing, medical device evaluation, imaging technologies, or related technical fields.
• Strong leadership, project management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with customers, regulatory bodies, and internal stakeholders.
• Experience managing multiple projects, priorities, and technical resources in a customer-focused environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Physics, Medical Device Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience working with MRI safety standards, ASTM standards, ISO standards, and medical device regulatory requirements.
• Experience supporting business development, customer relationship management, or technical sales activities.
• Familiarity with implantable medical devices, active implantable devices, or MRI-conditional product evaluations.
• Participation in industry committees, standards development organizations, technical publications, or professional societies.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead a specialized MRI Safety Laboratory within a globally recognized testing, inspection, and certification organization.
• Meaningful work supporting the development of innovative and life-changing medical technologies.
• Collaboration with globally recognized experts in medical device testing and regulatory compliance.
• Professional development, leadership growth, and career advancement opportunities.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies, emerging standards, and complex technical challenges.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• A culture focused on quality, innovation, customer value, and operational excellence.

Additional Information

Work Model: Onsite/Hybrid based on business needs

Location: New Brighton, Minnesota

Travel Requirements: Occasional domestic travel may be required for customer meetings, industry events, training, and business development activities.

The anticipated annual base pay range for this full-time position is $135,000 - $150,000. Actual base pay will be determined based on various factors, including years of relevant experience, training, qualifications, geographic location, market conditions, and internal equity.

The compensation package may also include an annual incentive opportunity, subject to eligibility and applicable plan terms.

Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees, including a 401(k) plan with employer match, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing parents and 2 weeks for other parents, health plans (medical, dental, and vision), life insurance and disability coverage, employee assistance programs, and generous paid time off.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where employees can thrive and grow professionally.

TÜV SÜD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran

TÜV SÜD America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, marital status, genetics, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status and those laws, directives, and regulations of Federal, State, and Local governing bodies or agencies. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

Work Area: Medical Devices & Healthcare

Country/Region: United States

Job Location: New Brighton

Working Model: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time / regular