Research & Technology Engineer II

Medtronic

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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Irvine, CA
Salary
$88,800–$133,200 / yr
Posted
8 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Sep 12, 2026 (soon)

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $164k
This role $111k
$75k most similar roles pay here $213k

This role pays less than 84% of similar roles. Most pay $130,900–$196,312 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $111k versus about $164k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 & Technology Engineer II

Research & Technology Engineer II - On-site is a role within the Neuroscience portfolio focused on developing next-generation medical technologies for patients with neurological disorders, spine conditions, and chronic pain. You will contribute to the development of innovative medical device technologies from initial concept through clinical readiness by designing, prototyping, evaluating, and refining components and systems. Your daily work involves executing bench, simulation, and laboratory testing while maintaining engineering documentation such as requirements, specifications, and design history records within established Product Development Process and Design Controls frameworks. You will utilize analytical and problem-solving skills to manage risk, perform data analysis, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a regulated medical device environment. The role specifically addresses the challenge of translating advanced technologies into clinical reality for complex disease states involving implantable, catheter-based, neurovascular, cardiovascular, or neuromodulation systems.

What you'll do

  • Design, prototype, evaluate, and refine medical device concepts, components, and systems.
  • Execute development activities within established Product Development Process (PDP) and Design Controls frameworks.
  • Generate and maintain engineering documentation including requirements, specifications, protocols, reports, and design history records.
  • Plan and execute bench, simulation, and laboratory testing activities to evaluate product performance.
  • Analyze experimental data and communicate technical findings to cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Participate in risk management activities, design reviews, verification planning, and technical decision-making.
  • Support the development of test methods, manufacturing procedures, and evidence required for clinical feasibility milestones.
  • Contribute to design verification, reliability, usability, and system integration efforts.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical, Materials Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant engineering experience or an advanced degree with relevant experience.
  • Experience developing products within a regulated industry.
  • Strong analytical, experimental, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, on-site team environment.
  • Candidates must possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire.

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