Prin RaD Engineer

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Prin RaD Engineer
Santa Ana, California

Design and development of new and modified valve designs and/or annuloplasty rings for medical applications in a regulated environment. Activities will include project management, methods/process development, design modeling, tooling design/fabrication, equipment design/fabrication, qualification, validation, and documentation. Leads development projects in multi-functional project teams (as assigned).

Responsibilities: • Design and implementation of new prosthetic heart valves and/or annuloplasty rings based on requirements specifications.

• Concept generation and product specifications. Ensure review of existing research, device concepts and data. Create new device concept. Identify areas that require additional investigation. In conjunction with product planning / marketing, collaborate with leading physicians and experts for the purpose of identifying and clarifying customer needs, plans, goals, and progress.

• Project management. Set project objectives and milestones with initially complex or undetermined outcomes. Lead project decision-making using customer input and knowledge of technical feasibility. Provide project planning and management for these multi-functional or cross-business projects.

• Personnel management. Must manage people who do not directly report to them but who are involved in the project. Establish objectives, provide work direction as needed and evaluate progress and results.

• Develops product specifications and process specifications.

• Specifies tests for product testing based on design specifications and applicable guidelines (industrial and government guidelines and/or standards).

• Performs data analysis (statistical and practical) and develops appropriate action plans based upon such analysis.

• Communicate progress and decisions to associates and functional manager.
REQUIREMENTS
Requirements:• BS degree in mechanical or bio-engineering or BS in related field with appropriate engineering course work.

• Minimum of seven (7) years experience with medical device engineering work.

• Knowledge of United States and International regulatory requirements (medical device, general), GMP and industry standards/guidelines.

• Design and computer skills (CAD, Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Power Point).

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Project management and planning.

We are currently seeking multiple individuals for Scientific opportunities throughout Medtronic. Qualified candidates with all levels of experience are encouraged to submit an application in consideration for this or similar opportunities. This opportunity is based in Santa Ana, California. Other opportunities may also exist at our locations in Minneapolis, Minnesota; Northridge, California; Santa Rosa, California; Redmond, Washington; Denver (Louisville), Colorado; Ft. Worth, Texas; Memphis, Tennessee; Danvers, Massachusetts; and Jacksonville, Florida.

With people like you who have purpose, potential and passion, we’ll supply physicians and their patients around the world with the means to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life.

TO APPLY: Please submit your resume at www.medtronic.com/employment. Review Scientific openings or enter Requisition # 52684 and select "Add to Cart" or "Apply to this Job" to route your resume directly to the hiring department. No agencies or phone calls, please.

Medtronic is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity in the workforce.