Sr. R&D Mechanical Engineer (Acute Care and Monitoring)

Medtronic

Closes in 6 days Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Lafayette, CO
Salary
$105,600–$158,400 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Closes
Jun 25, 2026 (soon)
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $166k
This role $132k
$95k most similar roles pay here $205k

This role pays less than 80% of similar roles. Most pay $139,050–$193,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $132k versus about $166k 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 74 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $122,400–$183,600 across 74 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Sr. R&D Mechanical Engineer (Acute Care and Monitoring)

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As a Senior R&D Sensor Mechanical Engineer at Medtronic in Lafayette, Colorado, you will join a dynamic team focused on developing patient monitoring consumables for critical physiologic sensing applications. Your daily responsibilities include leading mechanical product design activities from concept to production, ensuring robust and manufacturable sensor products that meet stringent performance and safety standards. You will use SolidWorks extensively for CAD modeling and rapid prototyping while applying advanced engineering analysis methods like GD&T and finite element modeling. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including R&D, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory, you will drive design transfer and sustaining activities to ensure seamless product development cycles. The role requires a strong background in mechanical or biomedical engineering, ideally within the medical device industry, along with experience in sensor development and CAD expertise.

Skills

SolidWorks Python MATLAB Minitab Excel Ansys Finite element modeling CAD Flexible material manufacturing Tissue optics Optical sensing LEDs/photodetectors Spectroscopy Oximetry systems

What you'll do

  • Lead mechanical product design activities for patient monitoring consumables.
  • Own complex design tasks balancing performance, manufacturability, and cost.
  • Develop detailed manufacturing documentation and component requirements.
  • Design and execute experiments to evaluate sensor adhesion and durability.
  • Support design transfer and sustaining engineering activities in cross-functional teams.

What we're looking for

  • 4+ years of relevant engineering experience or advanced degree with 2+ years in mechanical, biomedical, or materials engineering.
  • Experience in medical device industry and leading technical workstreams within product development or sustaining projects.
  • Expertise in CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) and finite element modeling.
  • Ability to apply engineering analysis methods such as GD&T, tolerance analysis, and statistical tools.
  • Strong communication skills for cross-functional team collaboration.

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