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Medtronic RF Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Careers that Change Lives

We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result — and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive.

Pelvic Health is part of the Neuroscience Portfolio. Our therapies treat patients suffering from overactive bladder, non-obstructive urinary retention, and fecal incontinence with our sacral neuromodulation (SNM) systems InterStim X™️ and InterStim™️ Micro and our percutaneous tibial neuromodulation (PTNM) system NURO™️. More than 400 million people worldwide have incontinence, and many of them limit their lives socially, professionally, and personally because of their condition. Our goal is to expand access to our therapies so we can help potentially millions of people get their lives back.

A Day in the Life

The work related to the RF RA specialist is entirely related to compliance with wireless communication regulations and wireless standards. The position collaborates across functional teams to ensure product wireless compliance with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and global regulations for wireless technologies (Anatel, RED IFETEL, etc…). The individual team player must be able to comprehend and interpret global RF Regulations and vulgarize their requirements as he partners with R&D to ensure compliance within the product design cycle and ensure regulatory testing outcomes.

The position of RF Regulatory Specialist requires a diverse set of people and technical skills and is self-driven in solving complex compliance issues within sets of hard and soft design requirements.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

  • Interpret and understand the wireless regulations and standards to support the R&D and geo expansion team in addressing the requirements.

  • Work with suppliers, local agents, or regulatory affairs specialists to secure wireless compliance.

  • Stay updated on the latest wireless global regulations and best practices.

  • Participate in the Medtronic Radio Working Group to share and stay connected with the latest changes in the regulations or standards.

  • Interpret regulations from different spectrum management authorities.

  • Provide technical expertise and support resolutions for regulatory compliance issues and testing (in-country travel might be required)

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in an Engineering field, Telecommunications, Physics, Electrical, Software or equivalent required

  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in RF electrical engineering, RF type Approval testing, EMC Type testing, and SAR/EMF, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years experience

Nice to Have

  • Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Electrical, Physics, Software or equivalent

  • Experience in wireless Type Approval/Compliance, specifically with FCC regulations, RED 2014/53/EU, CMIIT, ANATEL, IFETEL, ENACOM, and electrical safety-related compliance such as CCC and NOM.Experience with 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, Inductive Power Transfer.

  • Effective communication skills, with the ability to work in complex cross-functional teams.

  • Experience managing Type Approval projects and working directly with certification bodies such as TCBs, OCDs, and Notified Bodies.

  • Relevant experience in Type Approvals and Type Testing in wireless RF regulatory compliance is desirable.

  • Strong ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements to ensure compliance.

  • Self-driven and focused individual with interpersonal skills and strong collaborator.

About Medtronic

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies, and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.

Physical Job Requirements

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

A commitment to our employees' lives is at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer many benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans to support you at every career and life stage. Learn more about our benefits here (https://www3.benefitsolver.com/benefits/BenefitSolverView?page_name=signon&co_num=30601&co_affid=medtronic) .

In addition to Base Salary, this position is eligible for a Sales Incentive Plan (SIP), which allows you to earn significant incentive compensation for achieving or exceeding your goals. Learn more about total rewards here (file:///C:/Users/murphe5/Downloads/Medtronic%202022%20US%20Benefits%20and%20Compensation%20Summary%20(2).pdf) .

The provided base salary range is used nationally in the United States (except in Puerto Rico and specific CA locations). The rate offered complies with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc.

Min Salary

112400

Max Salary

168600

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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