Validation Engineer Salary in Boulder, CO

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 LifeDevelops, modifies, applies, and maintains standards for software systems quality operating methods, processes, and procedures.Conducts evaluation of software systems activities including requirements, design, development, documentation, integration, test, verification and validation.In this exciting role as a Software Quality Engineer I, you will be an integral team member for the design and development of new of medical device products in the Patient Monitoring business. You will ensure that design control is properly executed and maintained and released products meet performance expectations. You will also ensure changes to current product designs and service/repair of products in the field follow requirements set forth by local procedures, standards, and regulations. This position will focus on software products and will have responsibility for product quality and reliability across the full product life-cycle.A Day in the Life • Provide quality support for new product development, design changes, and sustaining engineering projects.• Create/maintain risk management files as an SME in this area.• Ensure user needs, design input requirements, design specifications, test methods, and design verification and validation activities are appropriate.• Collaborate cross-functionally (R&D, operations, regulatory, marketing, project management, etc) and work independently to complete tasks.• Support regulatory and QMS audits to help demonstrate compliance with regulations and quality systems.• Promote continuous improvement and drive product superiority using design for six sigma and Medtronic's DRM methods (Design, Reliability, Manufacturability)• Apply reliability engineering principles for software products.• Support released product quality activities for complaint trending, escalation, CAPA investigation and execution, and IIA (Issue Impact Assessment).• Proactively seek out opportunities to drive improvements to products and processesNice to Have (Preferred Qualifications)• Experience with or desire to work with software-based products• Familiar with reliability analysis and test methods• Knowledge and interest in cybersecurity• Excellent communication skills - written and verbal• Understanding of ISO standards or medical device standards/regulationsResponsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.Defines appropriate measures to ensure product quality.Develops overall operating criteria to ensure implementation of the software quality program according to project, process and contract requirements and objectives.Ensures that projects and process control documentation are compliant with requirements, objectives and/or contracts.Reviews software systems design, change specifications, and plans against contractual and/or process requirements.Reviews include applicable specifications, materials, tools, techniques, and methodologies.Provides or directs verification and validation of software system requirements, traceability, and testability.Physical Job RequirementsThe 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 & CompensationMedtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits PackageA 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):$62,400.00 - $93,600.00This 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).Medtronic benefits and compensation plans About MedtronicWe 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 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.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.At Medtronic, most positions are posted on our career site for 3-7 days.

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 LifeIn this exciting role as a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will work directly with suppliers that provide parts and products to the Boulder, CO manufacturing area. You will have the opportunity to drive a culture of continuous improvement by deploying sound engineering fundamentals to achieve quality objectives and ultimately yielding better patient outcomes. You will have the opportunity to lead engineers through supplier projects related to safety and quality concerns. You will have the opportunity to see and work with several different types of suppliers and learn a diverse field of manufacturing processes. You will have an opportunity to travel to suppliers to assist them preventatively improving their production process. You will have a chance to join the Boulder, CO team in their community building activities and enrichment groups to help develop and grow your career.Careers that Change LivesSupplier Quality Engineer II Location: This role is expected to sit onsite at our Boulder Longbow facility Travel: 15% required travel domestically to supplier sites A Day in the LifeIn this exciting role as a Supplier Quality Engineer II, you will work directly with suppliers that provide parts and products to the Boulder, CO manufacturing area. You will have the opportunity to drive a culture of continuous improvement by deploying sound engineering fundamentals to achieve quality objectives and ultimately yielding better patient outcomes. You will have the opportunity to lead engineers through supplier projects related to safety and quality concerns. You will have the opportunity to see and work with several different types of suppliers and learn a diverse field of manufacturing processes. You will have an opportunity to travel to suppliers to assist them preventatively improving their production process. You will have a chance to join the Boulder, CO team in their community building activities and enrichment groups to help develop and grow your career.Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.Ensures that suppliers deliver quality parts, materials, and services.Lead investigation on Non-conforming material and executing Supplier CAPAs when required to correct processes at the SupplierQualifies suppliers according to company standards and may administer a Certified Supplier Program in receiving inspection to ensure cost effectiveness.Monitors parts from acquisition through the manufacturing cycle and communicates and resolves supplier-related problems as they occur.Project Manage large scale Quality Management System projects to improve different processes within MedtronicWork directly with Suppliers to improve their production process using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma TechniquesDevelops and prioritizes an auditing schedule to ensure that designated suppliers are audited on a regular basis to ensure good manufacturing practices (GMP) and quality standards are met.Evaluates suppliers' internal functions to assess their overall performance and provides feedback in assessment of their operation.Support training of other engineers on the supplier quality teamSome individuals may have responsibilities that include Pre-Market Supplier Quality and duties may include: Provides Pre-Market Quality Engineering support to New Product Development (NPD) working in partnership with the Component Engineering and Post-Market Supplier Quality Teams, to deliver quality parts, materials, and services, prevent defects, and allow Medtronic to provide customers with the highest quality and reliable products.Provides technical guidance and quality compliance for Supplier Quality engagement throughout the NPD lifecycle on newly qualified parts from NPD and implementing strategies for driving product quality and continuous improvement, ensuring purchased products and components are manufactured and qualified in accordance to applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer requirements.Collaborates with Component Engineers to develop and deliver the Product Acceptance Sampling Strategy, Approved Supplier List coordination, Supplier Owned Quality deployment, and Control Plans for new products.Define Receiving Inspection requirements as required and associated test method validation for all internal Medtronic Test Methods.Qualifications -Must Have: Minimum RequirementsBachelors degree requiredMinimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 0 years of experienceNice to HaveBroad Technical & QMS KnowledgeLean Manufacturing/ Greenbelt trainingLead Auditor TrainingStrong Communication SkillsProblem Solving AbilityStatistical TrainingPrior medical device industry experience or other regulated industry such as pharma, aerospace, auto, etcPhysical Job RequirementsThe 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 & CompensationMedtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits PackageA 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):$75,200.00 - $112,800.00This 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).Medtronic benefits and compensation plans About MedtronicWe 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 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.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.At Medtronic, most positions are posted on our career site for 3-7 days.

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 LifeA career at Medtronic is like no other. We're purposeful. We're committed. And we're driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life for millions of people worldwide. We value what makes you unique. Be a part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations. See our videos below to learn more about our diverse workforce why Medtronic is an employer of choice.Join a diverse team of innovators who bring their worldview, their unique backgrounds, and their individual life experiences to work every day. It's no accident - we work hard to cultivate a workforce that reflects our patients and partners. We believe it's the only way to drive healthcare forward and remain a global leader in medical technology and solutions.The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (AME) will join the Acute Care & Monitoring (ACM) Operating Unit Operations team to ensure a seamless transition of new products from R&D to manufacturing. This role involves collaborating with R&D to understand product designs, developing manufacturing processes with a focus on plastic injection molding, and enhancing line efficiency while managing risks. The AME will implement Operational Excellence tools and be responsible for creating and maintaining BOMs, work instructions, and DMRs.Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.Designs manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, machining and material handling.Designs arrangement of machines within plant facilities to ensure most efficient and productive layout.Designs sequence of operations and specifies procedures for the fabrication of tools and equipment and other functions that affect product performance.Adapts machine or equipment design to factory and production conditions.May incorporate inspection and test requirements into the production plan.Inspects performance of machinery, equipment, and tools to verify their efficiency, and investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure product quality.Develops manufacturing processes that are applicable to statistical process control, and may develop those techniques.Provides guidance to engineering regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.Must Have: Minimum RequirementsBachelors degree required in Electrical, Mechanical, Electromechanical, or other engineering disciplineMinimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experienceKnowledge of equipment, facility, and process validationsExperience with managing BOMs and DMRsExperience with equipment development and process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)Project Management skills including Gantt charts, tracking financials of projects, updating key stakeholders, coordinating resources, and delivering results against project timelines and budgetsExperience working with suppliers including managing project deliverablesNice to HaveMedical Device experienceExperience with product developmentExperience with injection moldingSmall tooling design and developmentDesign of Experiments (DOE)Verbal, written and presentation skillsTechnical writing skillsStrong statistical skills using MinitabSix Sigma Lean Manufacturing experience preferredTeam dynamic skills (communication, accountability, decision-making, feedback, meeting management, managing conflict).Problem solving and root cause analysis for improvements or non-conformancesExperience in manufacturing project managementUnderstands technical documentation and proceduresKnowledge of drafting standards, fixtures, and tooling a plusProficient in Microsoft Access, Excel, Project, Visio, and WordKnowledge of capital project budgets including forecasting and quoting a plusExperience developing statements of work, project charters, and project plansWorking knowledge of and experience in Lean and Six-Sigma methodologiesPhysical Job RequirementsThe 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 & CompensationMedtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits PackageA 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):$97,600 - $146,400The 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).Medtronic benefits and compensation plans About MedtronicWe 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 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.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.At Medtronic, most positions are posted on our career site for 3-7 days.

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 LifeOur R&D Engineers are pivotal to our design-centric product development process. As a Senior R&D Engineer - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, you will work with cross-functional teams to create user-friendly solutions that positively impact clinicians and patients. In this role, you will focus on new product development, leveraging your advanced manufacturing engineering expertise to transition proven prototypes through the early phases of concept and feasibility into scalable, manufacturable products. You will apply advanced technical strategies and concepts to solve complex problems, distilling them into simple, elegant product offerings that strike the appropriate balance of functionality and user engagement. We rely on you to strengthen our procedural fluency in your specialty and push the boundaries of how we produce innovative medical devices. Location: Boulder, COTravel: Up to 20% domestic and/or international travel. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Lead the development and maintenance of technical knowledge related to the technology and product development of airway access devices, endoscopic devices, and adjunct tools. Develop and implement advanced mechanical concept designs, perform tolerance analysis, finite element analysis, and other design analyses. Design components for manufacturing via plastic injection molding, stamping, machining, extrusion, and related processes, considering high-volume assembly processes in design concepts. Ensure designs meet and exceed product specifications, regulatory requirements, and international standards. Provide technical feasibility assessments and translate voice of customer (VOC) feedback into engineering design requirements. Develop specifications, test methodologies, and test equipment to evaluate design concepts. Perform calculations, analyses, and engineering testing to verify designs, documenting results in reports and laboratory notebooks. Create and release engineering drawings and process engineering change orders. Collaborate with suppliers to ensure components meet design requirements and diagnose design problems. Develop and optimize manufacturing processes to ensure the scalable production of high-quality medical devices. Implement Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles to enhance product reliability and reduce manufacturing costs. Conduct process validation, including IQ, OQ, and PQ, to ensure manufacturing processes meet regulatory and quality standards. Travel to vendor locations and customers, both globally and domestically, to help ensure program deadlines are met and troubleshoot issues. Present technical findings and project status to cross-functional teams and management through design reviews, presentations, and other communication means. Recommend various technology options or approaches for system, processes, facility, or program improvements in terms of safety, performance, efficiency, or costs. Support the transfer between phases of the project life cycle. Designs, develops, analyzes, troubleshoots and provides technical skills during research and/or product development.Designs studies to investigate specific life science questions within field of expertise.May be involved in product research and development and/or clinical trials.Translates research discoveries into usable and marketable products. Must Have: Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Design and Industrial Engineering or a related technical field with 4+ years of engineering experienceOR An advanced degree in in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Design and Industrial Engineering or a related technical field with 2+ years of engineering experience Nice to Have Experience with 3D modeling software, preferably SolidWorks Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T) practices Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and methodologies High degree of initiative and self-motivation Expertise in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles Knowledge of process validation, including IQ, OQ, and PQ Experience with advanced manufacturing technologies and processes, such as additive manufacturing, automation, and robotics Familiarity with regulatory standards and quality systems in the medical device industry Experience with rapid prototyping methods Experience in the design and manufacture of medical devices Familiarity with quality systems and regulatory standards Experience in product design and development in an R&D environment, including surface modeling and mechanism design Expertise in polymer material selection and optics Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects effectively Hands-on experience with measuring equipment and rapid learning capabilities for new equipment Solid understanding of contemporary manufacturing techniques Understanding of color, material, and finishing principles (CMF) Strong interpersonal skills and effective problem-solving abilities Experience solving ambiguous problems in a high-stakes environment Experience designing and developing portable miniature electromechanical assemblies Hands-on, handy with measuring equipment and/or able to learn how to use new equipment fast Physical Job RequirementsThe 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 & CompensationMedtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits PackageA 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):$100,800.00 - $134,401.00The 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).Medtronic benefits and compensation plans About MedtronicWe 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 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.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.At Medtronic, most positions are posted on our career site for 3-7 days.

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 LifeBring your talents to an industry leader in medical technology and healthcare solutions - we're a market leader and growing every day. You can be proud to part of technologies that are rooted in our long history of mission-driven innovation. You will be empowered to shape your own career. We support your growth with the training, mentorship, and guidance you need to own your future success. Together, we can transform healthcare.Join us for a career in Innovation and Research that changes lives.Acute Care and Monitoring empowers clinicians and patients with actionable insights to personalize care - anytime, anywhere. We help reduce the risk of dangerous and costly patient complications in the hospital, but we won't stop there. We will use real-time data and artificial intelligence to support our patients from within the hospital to home.Our solutions will enable clinicians to predict and prevent complications reducing costs and improving outcomes.Careers that Change LivesA Day in the LifeCreate Our Market-Leading Portfolio of Innovations. Join us to make a lasting impact and help bring the next generation of life-changing medical technology to patients worldwide. As a Senior Principal Data Analyst in our Acute Care & Monitoring business unit, you will provide scientific leadership for new technology and product development.The Senior Principal Data Analyst should possess extensive knowledge and experience in the methodology and process of scientific exploration, as well as technology development for medical devices. You will work closely with clinicians to understand and address clinical problems. In addition to technical expertise, a strong background in physiology, patient monitoring, and/or hemodynamic monitoring is preferred. Experience in early technology development for medical devices is highly desired.We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Principal Data Analyst to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data analysis, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead and mentor a team of analysts. In this role, you will drive data-driven decision-making and provide strategic insights to support our business objectives. Join us in our mission to innovate and bring transformative medical technologies to patients worldwide. Apply now to become a key leader on our team and help shape the future of healthcare.POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AND OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED:Lead and oversee complex data analysis projects within the Research and Technology department, from inception to completion.Develop and implement data models and analytical methodologies to support early-stage research and technology development.Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including researchers, engineers, and clinicians, to understand and address emerging clinical problems.Interpret and present analytical findings to senior management and other stakeholders, providing clear and actionable insights.Conduct data analytics for clinical trials, ensuring robust analysis and interpretation of trial data to guide research and development decisions.Mentor and guide junior data analysts, fostering their development and enhancing their analytical skills.Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and security of data throughout the analysis process.Stay current with industry trends and advancements in data analysis tools and techniques, applying this knowledge to drive innovation in early-stage research.Apply business acumen to make informed trade-off decisions between time-to-market, product costs, reliability, features, and budget constraints.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:MUST HAVE: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:EDUCATION REQUIRED: Bachelor's or master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field.YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:SR PRINCIPAL LEVEL:Bachelor's degree required with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience ORAdvanced degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience. SPECIALIZED SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE: Extensive experience in the commercialization of medical devices, from opportunity definition to market launch, including partnership development with clinicians, vendors, and key external partners.Demonstrated ability to distill complex clinical issues into actionable insights through front-line experiences (ORs, clinics, field) and customer discovery processes.Experience in setting up and running animal studies, clinical research studies, and clinical trials across multiple locations.At least 3 years of experience in determining impactful clinical needs that meet the strategic and organizational goals of the unit.8-10 years of experience working in a matrix management structure Flexibility in working hours to accommodate collaboration across geographies.NICE TO HAVEQualifications: Degrees in Physics, Applied Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields are highly preferred.Experience in practical front-end engineering, solving significant clinical gaps in both existing and novel markets.ManagementExperience managing junior and senior engineers including vendors, and manufacturers - creating a mission driven culture across groups. Experience in financial modeling, budget management and forecastingExperience in assembling and managing a team of experts with varied domain expertise.Experience mentoring reports to nurture their interest, understand their strengths, areas of improvement and goals.Clinical expertiseStrong background in clinical study development and execution Experience in rigorous iterative product development tied with clinical experimentation, validation, and feedback. Strong interest in human anatomy and physiologyUnderstanding of the human cardiovascular and respiratory systemsAbility to grasp medical concepts with ease and depth. Business acumenFamiliarity with business model and plan development and iterationSuccessfully facilitated funding from donor organizations or within the organization for personal or corporate projectsTrack record of conducting market analysis and customer discovery leading to new project areasExperience in value-based healthcare modelsExpertise in patent landscape analysis and the patent application process.Familiarity with FDA regulations and ISO standards in medical device development and IEC standards for software developmentTechnological expertiseStrong background in human-centered design and user-centered designAbility to distill core engineering principles for application in early-stage product conceptsExperience in practical front-end engineering, solving significant clinical gaps in both existing and novel markets.Experience with model development and simulation studiesExperience in lean product development and agile development methods Firm understanding of mathematics and linear algebra used in computational modeling.Experience with Machine Learning, and Deep Learning networksExperience with digital signal processingExperience with Python, C++, and Matlab codingExperience in medical device productization - quality system management, regulatory submissions, manufacturing, and iterative product developmentApplication of techniques such as Reinforcement Learning, Transferred Learning, Computer Vision, Image Segmentation, and PCAOrganizational and soft skillsProven track record in developing relationships and collaborating with an international set of varied partners.Communication skills that bridge varying roles within the company, hierarchy within the organization, and external partnersEntrepreneurial mindset - the ability to evaluate, initiate, and execute new directions for the business unit and company, leading projects and assembling teams to execute on reaching outcomes.Physical Job RequirementsThe 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 & CompensationMedtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits PackageA 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):$152,000.00 - $228,000.00This 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).Medtronic benefits and compensation plans About MedtronicWe 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 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.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.At Medtronic, most positions are posted on our career site for 3-7 days.

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 Quality Engineer IICareers that Change Lives A career at Medtronic is like no other. We're purposeful. We're committed. And we're driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life for millions of people worldwide. LOCATION: This position will support the Advanced Surgical Instruments Manufacturing business 5 days onsite within Medtronic's Surgical Innovations group located in Boulder, CO. A Day in the Life This role is responsible for ensuring all aspects of the manufacturing process produce products to the highest possible reliability and quality. Some responsibilities include investigating and evaluating nonconforming devices and process identified during the manufacturing process as well as determining and implementing robust corrective actions to address the issues. Additionally, this role is responsible for identifying and validating improvements to reduce cycle time and improve overall production cell reliability. Monitoring and evaluation of complaints on devices used during surgical procedures is also required. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. 5 day on site support of daily manufacturing operations including troubleshooting of equipment, investigation of defects, and validation of equipment/processes. Develops, modifies, applies and maintains quality standards and protocol for processing materials into partially finished or finished materials product. Collaborates with engineering and manufacturing functions to ensure quality standards are in place. Devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment. Designs or specifies inspection and testing mechanisms and equipment; conducts quality assurance tests; and performs statistical analysis to assess the cost of and determine the responsibility for products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications. Ensures that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and that documentation is compliant with requirements. May specialize in the areas of design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation and reliability, inventory control and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality. Qualifications - External Must Have: Minimum Requirements Bachelors degree required 2 years of quality experience required Nice to Have Experience working in a fast paced Manufacturing environment Medical Device experience Experience in quality engineering Physical Job RequirementsThe 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 & CompensationMedtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits PackageA 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):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).Medtronic benefits and compensation plans About MedtronicWe 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 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.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.At Medtronic, most positions are posted on our career site for 3-7 days.

Who We Are: As a recognized leader in space science research and spacecraft instrumentation, avionics, and electronics, we work to reveal the secrets of our solar system and the universe. Objectives of this Role: This position will participate in the research and development of experimental, laser-based, spaceflight instrumentation enabling in-situ geochronology investigations across the Solar System.Work in multidisciplinary laboratory environment to design, build, and optimize novel spacecraft instrumentation for scientific missions to the moon and beyond.Contribute to the design, development, and hands-on fabrication, assembly, integration, and test of instrumentation systems from concept to flight instrument delivery.Support senior R&D personnel in cutting edge research involving pulsed lasers, mass spectrometry and high-speed data acquisition systems.Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: Work with scientific personnel to design, build, and test laser-based instrumentation capable of in-situ isotopic geochronology.Hands-on work with of Class IIIb/Class IV pulsed and CW lasers, ultra-high vacuum systems, pressurized gases, cryogens and high-voltage systems.Typical duties will involve the formulation and implementation of approaches to solving a wide array of experimental flight hardware problems - focused on the design, assembly and control of mechanical and electrical systems for data collection.Collaborate in the design, fabrication and performance validation of various optomechanical systems and interfacing with external vendors to procure instrumentation hardware, system sub-components and laboratory test equipment.Experimental data collection in an optical laboratory environment, LabView data acquisition and control system development, and CAD modeling of new hardware assemblies.Requirements: Requires a Bachelors or a Masters or a PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Optical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Applied Physics or a related engineering field.1 year: Those with a PhD: experience with optomechanics, lasers, and high vacuum systems. Academic or professional experience working in a laboratory environment.1-3 years: Those with a BS or MS: experience with optomechanics, lasers, and high vacuum systems. Academic or professional experience working in a laboratory environment.1 year: Demonstrated experience in building experimental systems, scientific instruments or engineering test beds.A valid/clear driver's license is required. Special Requirements: Work assignment is in Boulder, Colorado. Must be a U.S. person (i.e., U.S. citizen, non-U.S. citizen national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) due to ITAR work in section. Job Locations: Boulder, Colorado Salary Range: $64,459.00 - $131,061.00 For more information about this division, visit the Solar System Science & Exploration home page. For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here. For benefits information at all other locations, click here. An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disabled/Veteran Committed to Diversity in the Workplace