R&D Engineer

We’re looking for a R&D Engineer to lead the design and development of heart valve technologies. This role is highly technical and hands-on, focused on valve design, testing, and product development within a regulated medical device environment. You’ll work cross-functionally to bring new valve technologies from concept through validation and toward commercialization.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of transcatheter heart valve technologies
• Plan and execute bench testing, hydrodynamic testing, and preclinical evaluations
• Develop and validate test methods, fixtures, and evaluation protocols
• Solve complex engineering challenges through root cause analysis and data-driven decisions
• Support verification & validation activities for regulatory submissions
• Partner with Manufacturing on technology transfer and scale-up
• Collaborate with Regulatory and Quality to ensure compliance and product readiness
• Present technical findings and influence design decisions

Requirements

• 3+ years of R&D/product development experience (3+ in medical devices)
• Experience designing and testing complex medical or implantable devices
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to lead technical workstreams
• Hands-on experience with prototyping, testing, and data analysis
• Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Biomedical, or related field (advanced degree a plus)

Skills

• Experience in structural heart, TMVR/TAVR, or valve development (preferred)
• Knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, biomechanics, and materials
• Experience with design controls, V&V, and regulatory submissions
• Familiarity with CAD (SolidWorks), FEA, and analytical tools (Minitab)

What Makes This Role Different

• Direct impact on next-gen valve technology, not sustaining legacy products
• Broad ownership across design, testing, and development strategy
• Opportunity to work on complex, high-innovation structural heart devices
• Small team environment with high autonomy and influence
• Visibility with leadership and decision-makers

This is a permanent, fully onsite position based in Maple Grove, MN.

Pay

$105,000.00 - $150,000.00/yr

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and dependents
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Paid maternity/paternity and parental leave