Test Engineer II - Neuroscience at Medtronic in Lafayette, Colorado

Job Description:

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 10 Apr 2025

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 Neuroscience Group develops life-restoring therapies and healthcare solutions that span the care continuum; integrating technologies and applying clinical and economic evidence to increase patient access, improve efficiency of procedures and deliver successful patient outcomes.
The Cranial Laser Ablation group is focused on developing products to improve patient outcomes and setting new standards of care using advances in MRI, computer-assisted surgery and laser ablation technology.

As a Test Engineer II within the Cranial Laser Ablation Research and Development organization you will have responsibility and authority to create and perform verification & validation activities for software and/or hardware systems to ensure Medtronic's cutting-edge medical products meet our user's needs and our quality and reliability standards. This position requires application of technical expertise to solve complex technical problems with ingenuity and creativity. Work is performed only under general direction.

A Day in the Life
The Test Engineer II is responsible for leading and contributing to the development of test approaches for cutting edge products used in the medical field. Specific tasks include:

• Participates in verification and validation of new or changed products including generating plans, protocols, and reports for testing performed.


• Utilizes statistical methods and six sigma techniques to conduct experiments, analyze data, and perform root cause analysis under the supervision of more senior test engineers.


• Develops test methods and approaches including test equipment design and build.


• Coordinates and oversees the testing of equipment and product at outside test facilities.


• Create project specific test strategies and approaches.


• Participate in defect tracking and analysis.


• Maintains an organized and efficient test laboratory environment.


• Supports data collection and testing in animal tissue models and preclinical trials.


• Applies technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to the development of test methods.


• Provides solutions to a variety of technical problems of varying scope and complexity.


• Participate in all phases of product development as needed such as reviewing requirements, design, usability, risk management, and defects.


• Identifies and implements process improvements.


• Contributes to the completion of work group objectives through building relationships and consensus to reach agreements on assignments.


• Effectively communicates findings, problems, and solutions to project teams and stakeholders.


• Collaborates and maintains excellent working relationships with team members and stakeholders.


• Provides technical leadership and mentoring to other test engineers.


• Performs all activities in compliance with the Quality System.


• Performs duties in compliance with environmental, health and safety related site rules, policies or governmental regulations.


• All activities must be performed in compliance with the Quality System.


• All other duties as assigned.

• Bachelors' degree in Engineering or technically related


• 2+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree.

Nice to Have
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Knowledge of applicable AAMI, ISO, FDA, ASME, IEC, and EN standards


• Working knowledge of hardware design, development, root cause analysis and test practices.


• Oral and written communication skills.


• Ability to work in a team environment.


• Experience with medical device testing and understanding of FDA Quality System Regulations (QSR)


• Able to handle multiple tasks/projects and manage priorities.


• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with business and technical audiences.


• Experience with statistical methods using MINITAB, R, or equivalent software.


• Experience with reliability test methods.


• Experience with shock/vibration testing, environmental testing,


• Operating System testing.


• Experience developing and/or testing GUI applications and Medical Devices


• Project management skills including planning, estimation, and requirements management.


• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.


• Understanding of FDA Quality System Regulations (QSR).

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume. This is NOT a remote position

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):$80,800.00 - $121,200.00

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).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance , Health Savings Account , Healthcare Flexible Spending Account , Life insurance, Long-term disability leave , Dependent daycare spending account , Tuition assistance/reimbursement , and Simple 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 match , Short-term disability , Paid time off , Paid holidays , Employee Stock Purchase Plan , Employee Assistance Program , Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums) , and Capital 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 plans

About Medtronic

We 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 95,000+ 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.

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 law. In 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 find here 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.