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Principal Systems Engineer - Pelvic Health
- Medtronic (Minneapolis, MN)
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We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 26 Sep 2025
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
In this exciting role as a Principal Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the development of our new tibial neurostimulator system solutions. You will act as a technical leader working within a matrix organization to support the Systems Engineering organization in the definition, design, development, and testing of complex medical device systems within the Pelvic Health Operating Unit. System designs typically include a mix of consumer and medical technologies involving electronic circuits, batteries, software, wireless communication, and supporting network services. Next-generation systems are developed with a user-centered design approach, ensuring innovative solutions that meet marketplace needs.
**PELVIC HEALTH** therapies treat patients suffering from overactive bladder, non-obstructive urinary retention and fecal incontinence with sacral neuromodulation and percutaneous tibial neuromodulation devices.
A Day in the Life
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
+ Perform technical planning, system design and architecture, evaluates alternatives including cost and risk, supportability and analyses for total systems.
+ Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.
+ Define and/or review requirements for implantable medical device systems that meet the expectations and uses of the customer, regulatory agencies, and the business.
+ Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
+ Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
+ Lead technical architecture activities to drive complete system definition, establish performance metrics, and define system interfaces.
+ Perform/participate in Risk Analysis activities, such as FMEAs and Hazard Analyses, for systems, features, and implementations with the intent to eliminate or mitigate the risks in the identified scenarios.
+ Provide support to customers and clients for Pelvic Health systems during and after launch.
+ Identify and resolve product issues both internally during product development and post launch if field issues arise.
+ Act as a team leader to manage major / moderately complex projects, involving delegation of work and review of work products.
+ Provide guidance, coaching, and training to other employees within job area.
+ Establish and advocate for best practices and continuous improvement to mature Systems Engineering knowledge and processes.
+ Champion consistent implementation of the Quality System across projects.
TECHNICAL SPECIALIST CAREER STREAM: An individual contributor with responsibility in our technical functions to advance existing technology or introduce new technology and therapies. Formulates, delivers and/or manages projects assigned and works with other stakeholders to achieve desired results. May act as a mentor to colleagues or may direct the work of other lower level professionals. The majority of time is spent delivering R&D, systems or initiatives related to new technologies or therapies – from design to implementation - while adhering to policies, using specialized knowledge and skills.
DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS
+ Autonomy:
+ Recognized expert, managing large projects or processes.
+ Exercises considerable latitude in determiningdeliverables of assignments, with limited oversight from manager.
+ Coaches, reviews and delegates work tolower level specialists.
+ Organizational Impact:
+ Contributes to defining the direction for new products, processes, standards, or operational plans based on business strategy with a significant impact on work group results.
+ May manage large projects or processes that span outside of immediate job area.
+ Innovation and Complexity:
+ Problems and issues faced are difficult, moderately complex and undefined, and require detailed information gathering, analysis and investigation.
+ Develops solutions to moderately complex problems, and/or makes moderate to significant improvements of processes, systems or products independently to enhance performance of job area.
+ Implements solutions to problems.
+ Communication and Influence:
+ Represents organization as a primary contact for specific projects and initiatives; communicates with internal and external customers and vendors at various levels.
+ May negotiate with others to reach understanding or agreement, and influence decision-making.
+ Leadership and Talent Management:
+ Typically provides guidance, coaching and training to other employees within job area.
+ Typically manages major / moderately complex projects, involving delegation of work and review of work products, at times acting as a team leader.
+ Required Knowledge and Experience:
+ Requires mastery of a specialty area and full knowledge of industry practices, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
+ May have broad knowledge of project management.
Must Have:** **Minimum** **Requirements
+ Requires a Baccalaureate degree
+ Minimum 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
To be considered for this role, please ensure the** **minimum** **requirements are** **evident** **on your resume.
Nice to Have
+ Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar discipline
+ Experience in Systems Engineering discipline or use of Systems Engineering methodologies, including Systems Modeling Language (SysML)
+ Previous medical device experience with a history of developing products from technology to market release in an FDA regulated environment
+ Experience with designing for the hardware/software/communication interfaces of electronic devices
+ Strong software background with understanding of database structure and using APIs to interface with databases
+ Experience working with and designing systems to meet ISO and Quality System Regulation requirements, including IEC-60601-1, -2, -6, IEC-62304, ISO-14971, FDA 21CFR820.30 for Class I, II and III medical systems
+ Experience with data privacy (e.g. EU GDPR) regulations
+ Demonstrated strong verbal/written communication skills
+ Demonstrated ability to make decisions quickly and guide a team through complex problems
Physical Job Requirements
The 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 & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
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.
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$128,000.00 - $192,000.00
This 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).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
Further details are available at the link below:
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans (https://www3.benefitsolver.com/benefits/BenefitSolverView?page\_name=signon&co\_num=30601&co\_affid=medtronic)
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 (http://www.medtronic.com) .
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.
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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.
**We change lives** . Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That’s who we are. Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives.
**We build extraordinary solutions as one team** . With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough.
**This life-changing career is yours to engineer** . By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will…
+ **Build** a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world
+ **Grow** a career reflective of your passion and abilities
+ **Connect** to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life-long learning
These commitments set our team apart from the rest:
**Experiences that put people first** . Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career-building resources you need.
**Life-transforming technologies** . No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms.
**Better outcomes for our world** . Here, it’s about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls.
**Insight-driven care** . Fresh viewpoints. Cutting-edge AI, data, and automation. You're shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in care
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.
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