Sr. R&D Engineer, Santa Rosa, CA or Santa Ana, CA

Medtronic

Closes in 4 days Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Santa Rosa, CASanta Ana, CA
Salary
$118,400–$177,600 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
Closes
Jun 19, 2026 (soon)
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $177k
This role $148k
$107k most similar roles pay here $227k

This role pays less than 70% of similar roles. Most pay $138,550–$215,690 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $148k versus about $177k 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 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 · Sr. R&D Engineer, Santa Rosa, CA or Santa Ana, CA

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Join Medtronic's CardioVascular Surgery team as a Senior R&D Engineer, where you will leverage advanced engineering expertise to develop innovative solutions for treating aortic disease. You will execute and guide the team in achieving technical excellence through design and modification of implant and catheter systems, ensuring compliance with use conditions and regulatory standards. Your day-to-day involves collaborating with stakeholders such as executive leadership, customers, and vendors to implement cutting-edge technologies, conducting root cause investigations, and fostering a culture of innovation. Essential skills include proficiency in mechanical engineering principles, reliability concepts, and CAD software like SolidWorks, along with experience in catheter and stent design, particularly with Nitinol. This role demands strong communication and business acumen, as well as the ability to influence product development strategies significantly impacting functional outcomes.

Skills

SolidWorks Mechanical Engineering Reliability Engineering Statistical Methods CAD Nitinol Catheters Stents Quantitative Analysis Data-Driven Decision Making Strategic Brainstorming CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Develop and modify implant and catheter designs using advanced engineering principles.
  • Execute test strategies based on therapeutic requirements, analyzing data for regulatory submissions.
  • Evaluate mechanical designs and interactions to ensure product reliability and performance.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and develop corrective actions in partnership with cross-functional teams.
  • Provide technical guidance and training to engineers while fostering innovation and excellence.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Materials, Chemical, Biomedical Engineering or related field required.
  • 4+ years of relevant engineering experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years.
  • Apply advanced scientific and engineering principles to solve complex technical problems.
  • Develop test strategies and execute protocols for regulatory submissions.
  • Evaluate mechanical designs using first-principle models and appropriate tests.
  • Communicate effectively with internal/external stakeholders on technical work.

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