Biomedical Engineer II at Medtronic in Northridge, California

Job Description:

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 2 Dec 2024

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life
The Biomedical Engineer II will provide technical leadership through competencies in sensing devices and analysis. This individual will conduct rigorous experimentation, analysis, and generate quality results, providing development guidance and providing decisions to advance sensor programs. The focus will be on investigating and characterizing sensor data providing insights and satisfying program deliverables and requirements. There will be strong emphasis on Design for Reliability and Manufacturability (DRM) principles, problem solving methodologies (DMAIC), analytical data methodologies, and statistical rigor. The individual is expected to interpret sensor signal data at various test collection stages (bench top, animal, clinical), develop insights, and provide scientific recommendations on paths forward.

As a member of the Medtronic Diabetes - Continuous Glucose Monitoring Sensor R&D team this Biomedical Engineer II will assist with the development of Medtronic's glucose biosensors. This position is in the Sensor Prototyping, Development, and Materials group with the Sensor R&D organization. This group has three main functions consisting of merging the boundaries between sensing fundamentals, materials, and signals to implement design features and process improvements. The Biomedical Engineer II will support the team through the material and process design and development. The Biomedical Engineer II will support all three functions of the group to varying degrees over time based on business needs with a heavy emphasis on signal processing and the analysis of complex experimental datasets.

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

The Biomedical Engineer II will provide technical leadership through competencies in sensing devices and analysis. This individual will conduct rigorous experimentation, analysis, and generate quality results, providing development guidance and providing decisions to advance sensor programs. The focus will be on investigating and characterizing sensor data providing insights and satisfying program deliverables and requirements. There will be strong emphasis on Design for Reliability and Manufacturability (DRM) principles, problem solving methodologies (DMAIC), analytical data methodologies, and statistical rigor. The individual is expected to interpret sensor signal data at various test collection stages (bench top, animal, clinical), develop insights, and provide scientific recommendations on paths forward.

This individual will be expected to perform independently and is responsible for experimental design, data analysis, troubleshooting, collaborating within and across functions, and writing technical documentation. He/she will work with other engineers to execute experiments, analysis, and accomplish project objectives. The individual will manage an agreed schedule to achieve project goals in a fast paced environment within specified timelines. He/she through experimental design and independent research will develop fundamental understandings of biosensor design fundamentals and impacts of manufacturing processes, design or material changes on signal performance in-vitro and in-vivo. This individual will also collaborate cross-functionally with organizations internal and externally in support of design transfers for new product introduction and commercial readiness.

There is a strong technical leadership path available to successful candidates. The engineer will have the opportunity to develop and provide technical guidance/leadership in signal analysis and sensor development as part of multiple cross-functional development teams. There will be occasions when communication to upper management is required through presentations and reports, and the individual must have the ability to effectively convey technical updates to internal and external stakeholders (vendors, regulatory, manufacturing, etc.).

Specific Responsibilities include:

• Contributing member within multidisciplinary teams to support the development of next generation subcutaneous biosensors with emphasis on glucose sensing


• Analysis of new sensing modalities, processes, and system integration


• Apply & instill Best-Known-Methods for robust characterization of various sensor signals and performance outputs


• Application of data analysis and statistical methodologies to generate insights on sensor performance, drive experiment design and project next steps


• Apply and interpret characterization models to establish optimal design and process parameters with respect to sensor in-vivo performance


• Conduct design of experiments (DOE) to model the statistically significant critical to quality (CTQ) sensor performance output variability and main effects with respect to process and environmental inputs


• Assume responsibility as subject matter expert to represent organization as primary contact for specific projects and initiatives


• Utilize technical skills associated with Six Sigma, Lean, DRM/DFSS and other appropriate continuous improvement techniques


• Ensure execution of detailed engineering analyses & documentation to support design development, process transfer, and regulatory submission


• Work with other engineers and technicians to execute experimental designs.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, THE FOLLOWING BASIC QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE EVIDENT ON YOUR RESUME

Bachelors of Science in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Engineering or related sciences with 2+ years of professional experience

Masters of Science in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Engineering or related sciences with 0+ years of professional experience

Nice to Have :

• Knowledge of sensing fundamentals and mechanisms


• Experience in signal processing and data analysis methodologies.


• Experience with statistical analysis of data (Ex. Minitab, JMP, Matlab, etc.)


• Experience with technical documentation (Ex. laboratory notebooks, publications, engineering reports, IQ/OQ/PQ's, Standard Operating Procedures, test protocols, etc.)


• Experience in development of biosensors


• Knowledge of sensing materials, chemistry, and fabrication processes


• Experience in signal processing and interpretation of biosensing signals


• Experience in experimental characterization and statistical methods (T-test, ANOVA and significance testing at a minimum)


• Experience with design of experiments


• Knowledge about in-vitro and in-vivo testing of subcutaneous medical devices


• Direct experience in programming and model development with MATLAB and/or Python


• Experience with data visualization (Power BI, Tableau)


• Exposure to Design for Reliability and Manufacturability (DRM) principles


• Exposure to DMAIC or equivalent Scientific Method problem solving for root cause analysis efforts


• Experience with gage R&R studies, demonstrating process capability (Ppk & Cpk), and Qualification procedures (IQ/OQ/PQ)


• Experience working in a cleanroom environment


• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and projects


• Experience with Project Management and relevant tools


• Knowledge of medical device product development cycle


• Knowledge of regulatory submissions and guidance for medical devices


• Related experience providing supporting data to governing bodies (FDA, cFDA, PMDA, LNE GMED, etc)


• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to influence key stakeholders


• Self-driven, ambitious, accountable and detail-oriented


• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team-based environment

Physical Job Requirements

The 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 & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
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.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$82,400.00 - $123,600.00

This 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).

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About Medtronic

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Our Mission - to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - unites a global team of 90,000+ 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.

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