Overview
The Principal Mechanical Design Engineer will support design work for the Released Product Engineering team within Medtronic’s Cardiac Ablation Solutions division. The role focuses on driving improvements in product performance, manufacturability, cost, quality, and supply continuity while maintaining design intent.
Responsibilities
Cross‑functional collaboration with program managers, manufacturing, and quality.
Incorporate risk‑based decision‑making into the design process.
Apply DRM methodologies to all aspects of the design and development process.
Ensure on‑time completion of Design Control deliverables.
Translate VoX feedback into product requirements.
Design, develop, analyze, troubleshoot, and provide technical support during product development and manufacturing.
Design studies to investigate root cause or identify process parameters.
Perform hands‑on root cause analysis on the manufacturing floor, leveraging direct observation of physical processes and sample evaluations to identify and resolve technical issues related to design.
Lead activities to support product development, improvements to existing products, and pre‑clinical studies.
Define and perform verification and validation activities ensuring products meet user needs and intended use.
Investigate and evaluate existing technologies.
Guide the conceptualization of new methodologies, materials, machines, or processes related to existing product manufacturing.
Coordinate activities with outside suppliers and consultants to ensure timely delivery.
Write engineering reports and create presentations as required to document and communicate results.
Collaborate with peers to lead and manage the development of appropriate testing to verify product meets internal and external customer requirements.
Mentor and guide junior and senior level engineers, delegating and reviewing work.
Work will be performed in R&D laboratories and in manufacturing facilities.
Travel to suppliers as well as design and manufacturing sites as required.
Required Qualifications
L8 degree and minimum 7 years of relevant experience, OR Master’s degree with minimum 5 years relevant experience, OR PhD with 3 years relevant experience.
Nice to Have
Experience in the medical device industry & high volume manufacturing.
Experience in complex mechanical system design & product risk management.
Issue investigation and CAPAs.
Experience in 3D modelling, finite element analysis, and statistical design analysis.
Process and test method development & validation.
DRM Greenbelt certified or above.
Team oriented, able to work well on common deliverables with diverse cross‑functional teams.
Hands‑on mentality.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and interpersonal skills to partner on varying levels ranging from cross functional to global multi‑site and multi‑business unit.
Ability to apply statistical methods and science‑based decisions to design experiments and implement improvements.
Demonstrated ability to deliver quality technical work within project schedules and timelines; ability to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
Benefits & Compensation
Competitive salary with a short‑term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). Eligible salary range: 81,120.00 EUR – 121,680.00 EUR (Ireland). Flexible benefits package and resources designed to support employees at every career and life stage.
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