Sr. R&D Engineer – Sensor Development

Position Description:         

Sr. R&D Engineer – Sensor Development for Medtronic, Inc. at its facility in Northridge, CA. Within the Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Sensor R&D group. The individual works with technicians, quality engineers, designers, and manufacturing to develop and execute strategies that provide the test capabilities, fixtures, and equipment necessary to support product development. Utilize MATLAB and Python programming language. Coordinate statistical analysis of data using Minitab. Employ Design of Experiments (DOE) techniques for experimentation and uses relevant statistical techniques when analyzing data including significance tests. Work with external vendors, material suppliers and equipment manufacturers. Create 3D models for 3D printing, machining, and injection molding, using Solidworks or Creo. Develop specifications, test methodologies, and test equipment to evaluate design concepts. Utilize PLM software, like Agile, for release of engineering drawings, protocols, plans and reports. Position works a hybrid model and will be onsite in Northridge, CA three (3) or four (4) days per week. Relocation assistance not provided. #LI-DNI

Basic Qualifications:          

Master’s degree in Mechanical, Materials, or Biomedical Engineering or related engineering field and two (2) years of experience as a R&D or project engineer or related occupation in R&D engineering OR Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Materials or Biomedical Engineering or related engineering field and five (5) years of experience as a R&D or project engineer or related occupation in R&D engineering. Must possess at least two (2) years’ experience with each of the following: MATLAB and Python programming language; Statistical analysis of data using Minitab, R, and SQL database tool; Design of Experiments (DOE); Collaborating with external vendors, material suppliers and equipment manufacturers; 3D modeling with capability of 3D printing, machining, and injection molding, using Solidworks or Creo; Bench level/measurement equipment, including Instron, Texture Analyzer, force gauges, and load cells; and PLM software including Agile for properly release of engineering documents. *Position works a hybrid model and will be onsite in Northridge, CA three (3) or four (4) days per week. Relocation assistance not provided.

Salary:  $124,800 to $151,200 per year

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