Research & Development Engineer II

Medtronic

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Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Memphis, TN
Salary
$88,800–$133,200 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Sep 12, 2026 (soon)

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $165k
This role $111k
$75k most similar roles pay here $216k

This role pays less than 86% of similar roles. Most pay $129,500–$200,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $111k versus about $165k for comparable roles.

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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 47 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $110,400–$165,600 across 45 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Research & Development Engineer II

Research & Development Engineer II - On-site joins the Cranial & Spinal Technologies Operating Unit to support research and development activities for bone graft technologies, delivery systems, and spine-related products. This role involves supporting engineering activities across product development programs, including design support, testing, data analysis, and verification. Day-to-day responsibilities include planning and executing laboratory testing, performing bench, cadaveric, and pre-clinical studies, and documenting technical work through reports and protocols. The position requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering and involves translating product requirements into design inputs while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet quality and regulatory standards. Key competencies include experience in data collection, engineering analysis, and working within structured processes. The role specifically addresses the development of medical devices for spine surgery and biologic applications, focusing on bone graft materials and delivery instruments.

What you'll do

  • Support the design and development of bone graft technologies, delivery instruments, and spine-related products.
  • Plan and execute laboratory testing, data collection, and engineering analyses to support product development.
  • Conduct verification and validation activities including bench, cadaveric, and pre-clinical studies.
  • Execute and document animal studies including study coordination, sample handling, and data collection.
  • Translate product requirements into design inputs, test methods, and performance evaluations.
  • Document engineering activities through technical reports, test protocols, design records, and study summaries.
  • Evaluate existing and competitive technologies to support product improvements and future development efforts.

What we're looking for

  • Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant engineering experience or a Master's degree in Engineering.
  • Experience is required in supporting engineering activities such as testing, data collection, analysis, or product development.
  • Ability to document technical work through reports, protocols, and engineering records is required.
  • Candidates must be able to work within structured processes and comply with quality or regulatory requirements.
  • Candidates must have unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire.
  • Preferred experience includes working in medical device, biologics, healthcare, or other regulated industries.
  • Preferred experience includes laboratory testing, biomaterials, tissue-based research, or engineering analysis.
  • Preferred knowledge includes spinal anatomy, bone grafting technologies, and verification/validation activities like bench or cadaveric studies.

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