At Medtronic you can begin a lifelong 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
We are looking for a Principal Biomedical Engineer with a background in electronics who will serve as a technical leader in the design, development, and optimization of next‑generation RF (Radiofrequency) ablation systems. This role focuses on high‑frequency generator design, catheter integration, and the sophisticated control algorithms required for applications in the renal denervation business. You will work with our research team to identify opportunities to improve device design to meet new and expanding customer needs.
This Principal R&D engineer will have experience in development with extensive engineering knowledge and skills in some or all of the following: design of electronic Class II and Class III devices for medical applications, therapy application of ablation RF systems, algorithm development, test method development, pre‑clinical evaluations knowledge of anatomical use conditions (anatomy, physiology, etc.), system requirements development, design control, application of ISO standards for medical devices.
This role has a four‑day onsite requirement.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, troubleshoot, and provide technical skills during research and/or product development.
Effectively represent Medtronic while interacting with physicians to distil their needs into product requirements and concepts.
Provide direction in technical innovation across the development teams.
Identify and mitigate technological risks throughout the design process.
Apply understanding of anatomy & physiology with engineering knowledge to create new design solutions to improve device performance and function.
Interface effectively and build relationships with team members, other staff and key technology and component suppliers, both locally and globally.
Progress a project from concept phase into commercialization phase and play a key role on the product / process / engineering / technical fronts.
Resolve technical obstacles with existing designs and support portfolio sustaining activities.
Continually contribute to generation of intellectual property.
Coach, mentor, and delegate work to less experienced engineers.
Partake in cross‑site Technical Forums and build a network within the technical community.
Define and implement strategic goals in the technical community in line with the business unit strategy.
Key Skills & Experience
Degree level 8 in Engineering or related discipline with a minimum 7 years of relevant experience, or PhD with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience – additional qualifications may be advantageous.
A dynamic team player who can work effectively and proactively on cross‑functional teams.
A proven track record in innovation and technical advisory with complex problem solving.
Ability to understand and develop complex systems that involve electronics, mechanics and algorithms to function.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. The pay range for this role in Ireland is 81,120.00 EUR – 121,680.00 EUR. This position is eligible for a short‑term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
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.
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