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A Day in the Life
At our Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) group in Medtronic, plc, we support value engineering activities for commercialized products and new products. The ideal candidate will have a design mindset that will improve devices in terms of cost, manufacturability, and ease of clinical use. The Engineer will be involved in the forefront of technology and innovation to bring ideas to fruition.

A Day in The Life:

• Perform product design and development, specializing in improving the value of legacy products.


• Work independently on product tear downs and functional analysis with minimal oversight.


• Coordinate and support value engineering events with various cross-functional groups.


• Key participant in DFMEA, PFMEA, and CTQ processes assuring proposed changes do not impact the device.


• Lead cross-functional and/or departmental groups to develop and provide design recommendations that integrate into components or products with moderate complexity.


• Interface with R&D, Customers, Marketing, Manufacturing and Suppliers to discover and trial new raw materials or production processes with the intent of improving performance or quality, reducing cost, and improving manufacturing efficiencies.


• Keep current with technology/engineering advances to deliver best available technology to the project.


• Effectively manage projects, coordinate activities and communicate progress to key stakeholders.


• Partner with Medtronic's supply base to create and evaluate potential value improvement opportunities.


• Communicate technically with key stakeholders and develop product and process expertise and complete activities per compliance requirements.


• Create project proposals to present business case to leaders.


• Continue to enhance engineering and leadership skills through additional training and education.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required


• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 0 years relevant experience

Nice to Have

• Medical Device Experience, preferably with implantables


• Electrical engineering or medical device background


• Ability to work independently and manage time well


• Team player - ability to effectively interact with all disciplines


• Self-starter - ability to interpret critical aspects of information received from multiple sources


• Dynamic, positive attitude


• Strong communication and drive for results


• Solid design, troubleshooting and presentation skills


• SolidWorks, Office Suite, Minitab


• Knowledge of FDA Quality Systems Regulations and ISO Quality Systems


• Working knowledge of Six Sigma


• Working knowledge of GD&T


• Good project management capabilities with experience in medical process validations 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):$80,000.00 - $120,000.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

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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