Senior Principal Systems Engineer

　　Careers that Change Lives

　　We value what makes you unique. Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology 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. Be a part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations.

　　Medtronic’s Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) group is looking for a motivated person to work in a Senior Principal Systems Engineering role in continuation/sustaining engineering for Ventricular Assist Device systems. You will be the point person for all systems activities within MCS, working closely with MCS leadership, regulatory, quality, project managers and other cross functional partners. You will be able to dive in deep technically and contribute to design and process change initiatives that will make a real difference to our patients in a unique environment.

　　This position is in Mounds View, MN. within the Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) operating unit and requires on-site presence three days a week.

　　We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result —and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive.

　　A Day in the Life

　　In general, the following responsibilities apply for the Senior Principal Systems Engineer role. This includes, but is not limited to the following:

　　· Drive organizational alignment of system solutions through influence.

　　· Partners with the business to assess feasibility and identify technical risks and make recommendations when exploring solutions or long-term opportunities.

　　· Understands the overall performance of products within the business unit and helps to identify the most meaningful improvements.

　　· Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.

　　· Expert in the area of systems integration, including, software, hardware, usability, and interface design.

　　Must Have: Minimum Requirements

　　TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE, PLEASE BE SURE THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE EVIDENT ON YOUR RESUME

　　· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical discipline

　　· Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in Engineering and/or Quality or advanced degree in Engineering, Science, or technical field with 8+ years of relevant work experience in Quality and/or Engineering

　　Nice to Have

　　· Engineering experience within the medical device industry

　　· Ability to use information exchange, influence, and active persuasion without direct exercise of command to gain cooperation of supporting functions.

　　· Experience in representing system solutions to regulatory partners and during audits.

　　· Experience in working with external contract manufactures.

　　· Experience in working with human factors, technical communications groups in performing patient and clinical manual updates.

　　· Six sigma green belt or black belt certification.

　　· Experience in working with implantable medical devices, either VADs or other implantable systems.

　　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)

　　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. Learn more about our benefits here (https://www3.benefitsolver.com/benefits/BenefitSolverView?page_name=signon&co_num=30601&co_affid=medtronic) .

　　This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan.  Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) here .

　　The provided base salary range is used nationally (except in certain CA locations). The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc. 

　　Base pay is based on numerous factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

　　Min Salary

　　1472000

　　Max Salary

　　220800

　　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.