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Medtronic Hardware Engineer I in Fridley, Minnesota
Careers that Change Lives
This position will provide Electrical Design and System Test support for the Translational Research System team on Neuromodulation & Pelvic Health Implantable products such as cutting-edge neurostimulator systems for Deep Brain Stimulation, Spinal Cord Stimulation, and Sacral Nerve Modulation.
The individual will support all phases of development including definition, design, troubleshooting, characterization, and verification of medical device research systems. The individual will be an integral part of the R&T organization delivering the highest quality, life changing technology to our patients. This role requires a strong background in hardware development and testing, system integration and testing, and a passion for improving healthcare through technology.
Join a Culture of Collaboration and Innovation
A Day in the Life
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
The candidate will support the definition, characterization, and verification of hardware components (e.g., low-power electronics) for research systems.
In addition to an established track record or foundational education (i.e., bachelor’s degree) of design/debug of low-power analog and digital circuitry, the candidate must have experience working with test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, arb waveform generators, power supplies, multimeters).
Define engineering test environment; design circuit boards (schematics and layout) for hardware components of research systems, build prototype boards; design and build test fixtures; create and work with LabView/Python code.
Conduct system integration and testing to ensure compatibility and functionality by authoring verification protocols, collecting data, performing basic data analysis, and preparing reports.
Collaborate with other engineers to identify and resolve system issues.
Follow all work/quality procedures to ensure quality system compliance and high-quality work.
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field required
0 years of experience required
Nice to Have
Experience in medical device industry
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience with low-power electronics
Strong attention to detail and ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
Strong debugging and problem solving skills
Strong “hands on” skills, with an ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Programming skills in LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB
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.
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 (https://www3.benefitsolver.com/benefits/BenefitSolverView?page_name=signon&co_num=30601&co_affid=medtronic) .
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan. Learn more about Operations Incentive Plan (OIP) here .
The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico. Base pay is based on numerous factors and may vary by job-related knowledge, skills, experience, etc. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
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)
Min Salary
69600
Max Salary
104400
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.