Prin Test Engineer Neuro at Medtronic

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 19 Dec 2025At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. Youll lead with purpose breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected compassionate world.A Day in the LifePosition OverviewAs a Principal Test Engineer in the Neuromodulation Therapy Delivery team you will serve as a technical leader responsible for the design execution and analysis of complex test systems for therapy delivery products. You will play a critical role in requirements development feasibility studies design verification and root-cause analysis ensuring product safety efficacy and reliability. You will collaborate cross-functionally with R&D clinical and regulatory teams and mentor junior engineers.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and Execute Test Strategies:Lead requirement development feasibility and design verification testing for DBS therapy delivery systems.Surgical Procedure Familiarity:Leverage understanding of DBS implant procedures to inform test method development and risk analysis.Preclinical Study Leadership:Design and lead animal and human cadaver studies focused on loading and deformation of delivery systems.Root Cause Analysis:Investigate and resolve failures in test systems procedures and product requirements using structured problem-solving techniques.Fatigue Testing:Design and conduct fatigue tests (including SN curve generation) for conductor systems using Bose and MTS test systems.Mechanical Analysis:Perform stress and strain analyses of tubing and conductors; apply curvature measurement techniques for fatigue assessment and flexural modulus measurement.Statistical Data Analysis:Apply advanced statistical methods to interpret test results and drive decision-making.Imaging & Analysis:Utilize imaging modalities (X-ray Bi-plane CT O-arm) and CT reconstruction software for measurement and analysis of therapy delivery products.Electrical Characterization:Conduct electrical testing including AC impedance and dielectric strength assessments of insulation systems.Custom Tool Development:Create and maintain custom data analysis tools (e.g. MATLAB) for test automation and data interpretation.Documentation:Author detailed test protocols reports and regulatory submission documents.Mentorship:Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and cross-functional teams.Required QualificationsBachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical Biomedical Electrical or related field); and minimum of 7 years of relevant experience OR Masters degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR PhD with 3 years relevant experience.To be Successful in this Role:8 years of experience in medical device testing preferably in neuromodulation or therapy delivery systems.Demonstrated expertise with DBS therapy delivery systems and implant procedures.Extensive experience with fatigue testing SN curve generation and mechanical/electrical characterization.Proficient in imaging modalities and reconstruction software for measurement and analysis.Strong statistical analysis skills and familiarity with relevant software.Proficiency in MATLAB or similar data analysis/programming tools.Excellent communication technical writing and leadership skills.Experience with regulatory standards for medical devices (e.g. FDA ISO 13485).Ability to work in a fast-paced collaborative environment.Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.Preferred QualificationsExperience with Bose and MTS test systems.Track record of leading preclinical studies (animal and cadaver).Advanced knowledge of stress/strain analysis and curvature measurement techniques.Experience in developing automated test systems and custom analysis tools.Med devPhysical Job RequirementsThe 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 & CompensationMedtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits PackageA 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):$128800.00 - $193200.00This 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).The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20 hours per week: Health Dental and vision insuranceHealth Savings AccountHealthcare Flexible Spending AccountLife insurance Long-term disability leaveDependent daycare spending accountTuition assistance/reimbursement andSimple Steps (global well-being program).The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees:Incentive plans 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and matchShort-term disabilityPaid time offPaid holidaysEmployee Stock Purchase PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramNon-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums) andCapital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above or subject to IRS earning minimums).Regular employees are those who are not temporary such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time as required under applicable state law and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.Further details are available at the link below:Medtronic benefits and compensation plansAbout MedtronicWe 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 95000 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 addition Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic Inc. (Medtronic) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County you can findhere a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Key Skills Apache Commons,Asset,Art And Craft,Concrete Pump,Accident Investigation Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 128800 - 193200