Job Description

Careers That Change Live

As a member of the Mechanical Engineering R&D group, the individual selected for this role will lead new product design activities of products such as insulin pumps, glucose sensors, and related accessories.  They will work at the intersection of product design and process development, optimizing for customer and business needs.
 
The ideal candidate for this position has had extensive experience in design, process development, verification, and validation.  Experience in plastics and electromechanical assemblies in the medical device industry a plus.  This individual is experienced in performing design analysis optimization, utilizing finite element analysis paired with simulated design of experiments as well as hands-on prototyping/testing. This position will work across the organization driving and collaborating with functions in R&D, Operations, PMO, Quality and Regulatory to assure the successful execution of business goals.
 
We are a learning culture.  An inventive and collaborative group.  We are dedicated to making sure that every patient gets the best product — when they need it.  We have strong ties to our local
communities.  Our vibrant employee communities respect and value individual experience and perspective as we aim to improve lives and the access to healthcare.
 
Job duties to be primarily located on-site in Northridge, CA with the ability to work limited hours remotely.
 
A Day in the Life

Lead product design activities with limited supervision
Perform concept development and prototyping
Create and interpret analyses to determine suitability of design concepts
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineering staff
Incorporate risk-based decision-making into the design process
Apply Six Sigma (DFSS) methodologies to all aspects of the design/development process
Ensure on-time completion of Design Control deliverables
Grow and maintain knowledge current with related technologies
Design / develop components to be manufactured via plastic injection molding, stamping, machining, extrusion, and related processes
Work with manufacturing and suppliers to ensure feasibility of high-volume assembly
Translate VOx feedback into product requirements
Create and release engineering drawings, reports, and presentations  
Travel to supplier and manufacturing sites as required 
Present technical findings or project status to cross functional teams and management through meeting minutes, design reviews, presentations, and other means of communication. 
Research, plan, design, verify, validate electromechanical products and systems

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.
Bachelors of engineering degree and 10+ years of experience in mechanical product development
OR
Masters of Engineering degree and 8+ years of experience  in mechanical product development
 
Nice to Have

Extensive experience in 3D modeling, finite element analysis, and statistical design analysis
Process and test method development, validation
Formal training in Six Sigma methodologies
Experience designing/developing diabetes products
Experience with high-volume manufacturing

About Medtronic

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life.  We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.

Physical Job Requirements

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. (ADA-United States of America)