We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 1 May 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

This position has the responsibility and authority to develop strategies, create and perform verification & validation activities for software and 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 determine and develop approaches to solve complex technical problems with ingenuity and creativity.  Work is performed under limited direction.

Neuroscience 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.

A Day in the Life 

• Responsible for plans, schedules and equipment required for testing including exam/tool/fixture/phantom design.

• Compiles data and defines changes required in test equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements.

• Frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques.

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

• Create, develop and maintain test software.

• Ensures test equipment is in good working order and calibrated, as necessary.

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

• Sets up and develops test tracking, monitoring and data recording systems.

• 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 assessment and defects.

• Design, implement and/or execute automated testing.

• Identify and implement process improvements.

• Participate in defect tracking and analysis.

• Troubleshoot, debug, maintain, and support existing products.

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

• Collaborate and maintain excellent working relationships with team members and stakeholders.

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

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

• All other duties as assigned.

• Travel requirement: 10-20%

Must Have: Minimum Requirements 

EDUCATION REQUIRED:  

• BS / BA in Engineering or Computer Science or a technically related field

• 2+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree 

• Master Degree

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume. This is not a remote position person will need to reside in CO.

Nice to Have:
Skill to be successful in the role:

• Working knowledge of software design, development, debug 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)

• Experience with test automation including GUI, integration and stress testing and designing and implementing test automation frameworks.

• Able to handle multiple tasks/projects and manage priorities

• Ability to work in a fast paced, collaborative team environment.  Experience with Agile and iterative development practices is a plus.

• Project management skills including planning, estimation, tracking and communication

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

• Experience with Linux, Cypress, Selenium, JavaScript, C++, Python, Perl, SQL, XML, continuous integration and other technical tools.

• Machine shop experience.

• Knowledge of statistical methods.

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):$83,200.00 - $124,800.00

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.