Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer
Medtronic
Summary
The Affera Mapping and Ablation System is an innovative medical technology designed to treat patients with cardiac arrhythmias. The system involves advanced mapping techniques to create detailed images of the heart's electrical activity, helping physicians identify abnormal areas causing arrhythmias. Once identified, the Affera Ablation System delivers targeted energy to disrupt these abnormal signals, restoring normal heart rhythm.
Job description
As a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer in CAS Research & Technology (R&T), you will support the initial design of electrophysiology devices for use with the Affera system. This is a high impact role, defining the design direction for future catheter and sheath products.
Primary Responsibilities
- Conceptualize, prototype, design, and develop mechanical system elements of cardiac electrophysiology catheter and other Class II and III devices for high volume assembly
- Develop manufacturing and assembly processes for complex catheter assemblies containing miniature, precision electromechanical components
- Conceptualize, design, and implement test methods and fixtures for characterization or validation
- Support device manufacturing efforts by developing improved processes and tooling; troubleshoot manufacturing and assembly issues
- Work with Quality team members to develop recovery plans and resolve problems
- Participate in design reviews and assist with Design and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (FMEA)
- Identify and work closely with component manufacturers to ensure timely and accurate component delivery
- Attend and participate in pre-clinical in-vivo system evaluations; interact with clinicians and industry professionals to evaluate design concepts
- Be part of laboratory demonstrations for clinicians and internal stakeholders
- Work cross-functionally with electronics hardware and software engineers to integrate electrical components and systems with the mechanical design
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience OR PhD with 0 years relevant experience
- Strong design experience of mechanical products
- Excellent working knowledge of 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred)
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree focus in Mechanical Engineering
- Experience in medical device design a plus
- Mechanical aptitude and willingness to work in a laboratory environment
- Highly motivated and thrives in an environment with minimal direction
- Team-oriented spirit and ability to work cross-functionally across disciplines and groups
- Highly organized; strong attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience OR PhD with 0 years relevant experience
- Strong design experience of mechanical products
- Excellent working knowledge of 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred)
Benefits
- Health, Dental & Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Healthcare FSA
- Life Insurance
- Long-term Disability
- Dependent Daycare Account
- Tuition Assistance
- 401(k) Matching
- Short-term Disability
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Incentive Plans
Company overview
Medtronic is a global healthcare technology leader and one of the world's largest medical device companies, founded in 1949 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company operates in over 150 countries and employs more than 90,000 people worldwide. Medtronic's mission is to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life through innovative medical technologies. The company develops and manufactures devices and therapies to treat more than 70 health conditions, including cardiac devices, cranial and spine robotics, insulin pumps, surgical tools, patient monitoring systems, and more. With a rich history that began with the invention of the battery-powered pacemaker, Medtronic has grown into a diversified healthcare technology company with four main business units: Minimally Invasive Therapies Group, Diabetes Group, Restorative Therapies Group, and Cardiac and Vascular Group. The company's therapies help approximately 72 million people annually and represent a significant force in advancing medical technology to address some of humanity's most challenging health problems.