R&D Engineer I

Medtronic

Hybrid

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Memphis, TN
Salary: $74,400–$111,600 / yr
Posted: 13 days ago
Nearby: 15 roles within 25 mi

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This role $93k

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About Medtronic

Medtronic plc is the world's largest medical technology company by revenue, specializing in device-based therapies for over 70 health conditions.

Medtronic currently has 64 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,800–$187,200 across 64 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · R&D Engineer I

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As an Associate R&D Engineer in Medtronic's Cranial & Spinal Technologies Operating Unit, you will support the development of medical device products for spine surgery and biologics, focusing on bone grafting technologies, graft delivery systems, and pre-clinical studies. Your day-to-day responsibilities include designing and developing subsystems and components within larger programs, executing engineering tasks such as testing and data collection, troubleshooting technical issues, and conducting experiments in bench, cadaveric, and animal studies. You will need a Baccalaureate degree and should have experience with biomaterials or laboratory testing. Key skills include strong analytical abilities, teamwork, and the eagerness to learn about bone grafting and spine applications. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams, maintaining quality documentation, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while possibly engaging in off-site lab support and collaborating across different time zones.

Skills

Python MATLAB R SPC DOE Minitab SolidWorks CAD ANSYS FEM ISO13485 FDA CE GMP GLP ICH ASTM EN IEC ASME OSHA HIPAA GD&T DFMEA PFMEA QFD TRIZ Six Sigma Lean Manufacturing

What you'll do

Support design and development of bone graft technologies and delivery systems.
Execute engineering tasks including testing, data collection, and analysis for spine-related products.
Troubleshoot technical issues and propose solutions under supervision.
Conduct bench, cadaveric, and pre-clinical animal studies to validate product performance.
Document engineering work through reports, test protocols, and summaries.
Assist in evaluating existing technologies related to bone graft materials and delivery approaches.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required.
Experience with bone graft materials and delivery systems.
Conduct pre-clinical studies, including animal research.
Design and develop spine-related medical devices.
Analyze data from experiments and document findings.

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