Senior Reliability Engineer- Surgical Robotics

Medtronic

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
North Haven, CT
Salary
$107,200–$160,800 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Closes
Jun 27, 2026

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $174k
This role $134k
$96k most similar roles pay here $213k

This role pays less than 85% of similar roles. Most pay $146,053–$201,437 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $134k versus about $174k 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 54 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $108,800–$163,200 across 53 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Reliability Engineer- Surgical Robotics

As a Senior R&D Engineer in the Surgical Robotics Group at North Haven, CT, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to conduct detailed failure analyses using techniques like Cause Map and FMEA to identify root causes of reported issues. Your day-to-day responsibilities include analyzing trends to pinpoint areas for improvement, categorizing customer complaints, and working closely with product owners and design teams to enhance product reliability. You will also communicate investigation outcomes effectively to stakeholders and customers, participating in regular team meetings to share insights and contribute to improvement strategies. The ideal candidate has a technical degree such as Biomedical Engineering or Electrical Engineering, along with 4+ years of experience in root cause investigations. Experience with medical products verification, robotics, and statistical analysis is preferred, alongside proficiency in Linux OS, Matlab, and Python.

What you'll do

  • Conduct in-depth failure analysis to identify root causes and contributing factors.
  • Analyze trends in reported failures to identify areas of improvement.
  • Categorize and prioritize customer complaints for investigation.
  • Collaborate with product owners and design teams to enhance product reliability.
  • Communicate investigation results to stakeholders and customers.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with 4+ years of experience or Master’s with 2+ years, including root cause investigations.
  • Conduct detailed failure analyses using investigative techniques like Cause Map and FMEA to identify issues.
  • Analyze trends in reported failures to suggest improvements and collaborate with design teams for reliability enhancements.
  • Communicate investigation outcomes effectively to stakeholders and customers, ensuring clear understanding of findings and recommendations.
  • Experience in medical product verification and familiarity with FDA guidance is preferred.

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