Careers That Change Lives

The Mechanical Design Engineer II position supports and leads the design and development of innovative new products within the Medtronic Diabetes Business Unit. Your new role will have you reporting to the Northridge, CA campus.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading and supporting design concepts or changes that are primarily mechanical in nature. Engineering support may be independent or under the direction of a lead engineer and/or project manager. The key to being successful in this job is the ability to multi-task, work effectively cross functionally, drive projects to closure within specified milestones and be flexible on project assignments.

The person filling this role will become part of a dynamic and fast paced R&D group with a strong history of successful product development. They will have the opportunity to interface with various functional groups within the diabetes business unit to develop user centered products.

DIABETES OPERATING UNIT (bookmark://MEDTRONICOU_&) :

The Diabetes Operating Unit focuses on improving the lives of those within the global diabetes community. As a business, we strive to empower people with diabetes to live life on their terms by delivering innovation that truly matters and providing support in the ways they need it. We’re committed to meeting people with diabetes where they are in their journey, always with an aim to make their lives easier. Our portfolio of innovative solutions are designed to provide customers greater freedom and better health, helping them achieve better glucose control, while spending less time managing their disease.

A career at Medtronic is like no other. We’re purposeful. We’re committed. And we’re driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life for millions of people worldwide.

A Day in the Life

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

• Collaborate with cross-functional (R&D, marketing, and management) teams to translate project goals into relevant design solutions. Develop product concepts to solve user needs.

• Design components to be manufactured via plastic injection molding, stamping, machining, extrusion, and related processes. Work with manufacturing to consider high volume assembly processes in design concepts.

• Construct prototype devices for engineering testing and in-vitro/in-vivo studies including animal studies and human feasibility studies.

• Help develop specifications, test methodologies, and test equipment to evaluate design concepts.

• Perform physical testing on engineering prototypes. Help ensure designs meet and exceed product specifications, regulatory requirements, and international standards.

• Prepare documentation to support development activities. Create and release engineering drawings. Process engineering change orders.

• Work with suppliers to ensure components meet design requirements & diagnose design problems.

• Present technical findings or project status to cross functional teams and management through meeting minutes, design reviews, presentations, and other means of communication.

• Production support with respect to testing methods; device specification and yield problems; analysis of customer returns; and supplier related engineering changes.

• Grow and maintain technical knowledge current with advancing technology related to product development of diabetes devices and accessories.

• Travel < 25 % of the time

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile.

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other engineering discipline with 2+ years in medical device design and development

OR

Advanced Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other engineering discipline with 0+ years in medical device design and development

Nice to Have

• Experience modeling components and assemblies in Solid Works

• Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T) practices per ASME Y14.5-2009

• Experience designing and developing assembly processes for mechanical and electromechanical assemblies

• Strong skills in written/verbal communications and collaboration

• Extensive knowledge in analyzing and solving problems in a disciplined fashion, ensuring clear understanding of the root cause(s) and efficient recommendations for resolution

• Must be self-motivated and able to multi-task, meet tight deadlines and prioritize changing demands in a fast-paced environment

• Energetic, enthusiastic, and enjoys the challenge of user centered design

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 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, recruiter or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)

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. Learn more about our benefits here (http://benefits.medtronic.com/) .

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan.  Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) on page 6 here .

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

Min Salary

80800

Max Salary

121200

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.