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A Day in the Life
Medtronic is looking for a highly motivated individual to support the R&D labs at our Santa Ana, CA facility. As an R&D Lab Operations Engineer, you will develop and maintain state-of-the-art capabilities to support product development teams in efficiently and predictably developing novel therapies for the Structural Heart and Aortic operating unit.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing installation/qualification documentation and procedures for lab equipment. Creating equipment maintenance procedures. Troubleshooting equipment and providing support for engineers and technicians.


• Creating calibration procedures and supporting calibration activities.


• Collaborating with engineers for the development and improvement of lab procedures and test methods. Identifying and implementing tools and techniques to improve ease of use and repeatable test method execution.


• Developing and implementing tools, infrastructure, and automation systems to facilitate smooth lab operations including laboratory information management systems (LIMS), data management and information technology infrastructure, inventory management, and lab hygiene procedures and best practices.


• Creating specifications/drawings for equipment, fixtures, and accessories


• Working with suppliers for procurement and maintenance of lab equipment.

• Following all environmental, health & safety (EHS) rules and procedures. Facilitating collaboration between engineering teams and the EHS function for the implementation and maintenance of lab equipment and facilities.


• Communicating effectively in cross-functional teams to drive work to completion and resolve issues. Keeping peers and leadership informed of progress and issues.


• Perform IQ/OQ/validations in support of R&D equipment and labs


• Support two R&D sites through equipment engineering, goals and functions


• Make recommendations to the Sr. Manager on equipment and lab modernization


• Work side by side with two supervisors on best practices, safety and good order and cleanliness of R&D labs


• Provide recommended financial forecasting regarding lab equipment, modernization and improvements


• Travel up to 20% per quarter between the two R&D sites


• Contribute to fostering an environment of collaboration teamwork and diversity

Must Have:

• Bachelors degree required


• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with laboratory equipment or advanced degree with some training and experience

Nice to Have:

• U nderstanding of the design principles and operation of lab equipment


• Working knowledge of basic electro-mechanical systems, fluid dynamics, and test/measurement equipment


• Hands on experience using test equipment (DMM, oscilloscope, microscopes, high speed cameras, pressure/temperature sensors, data acquisition (DAQ) systems)


• Has experience creating CAD models and professional engineering drawings (SolidWorks preferred)


• Has strong organizational/planning, oral communication, and technical skills


• Is open-minded, self-motivated, collaborative, curious, strategic, hands-on, and can succeed in both collaborative and independent environments


• Experience in medical device development, or other highly regulated industries is preferred

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):80000-120000

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission - to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart- putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here .

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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